Elliot Page, who came out as a trans person last December, expressed his concerns about the rising LGBTQ+ discriminatory legislation that is affecting the United States. During his appearance on the television show, The View, Page spoke of the misinformation and lies surrounding the lives and healthcare of trans individuals. He also encouraged people to listen more to trans people, trans youth, and the parents of trans children who have struggled with certain situations in their family life.
Describing himself as angry, sad, and frightened, Page reflected on his despair at the spread of transphobia in the recent Republican National Convention, which he witnessed first-hand. Nonetheless, he remains optimistic about the supportive allies of the LGBTQ+ community who educate themselves and encourage others to do the same. They can help trans people and their families to feel loved, thrive and live better lives.
In addition to these emotional topics, Page also discussed his upcoming memoir, Pageboy, as well as the final season of Umbrella Academy, which is scheduled to premiere on August 8. However, this occasion did not deter from his passionate discussion about the importance of spreading awareness about the trans community’s struggles.
Recently, there have been reports of allegations against Steve Blackman, the co-creator, and executive producer of Umbrella Academy, by 12 former staff members and writers on the show, who claim to have experienced “toxic, bullying, manipulative, and retaliatory behavior” during their time on the show. Amongst other things, the staff alleged demands for “unwavering loyalty” with repercussions for disagreement, sexism, lewd comments, and the abrupt ending of contracts of staff who disagreed with him
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