Elliot Page on 'Life-Saving' Gender Affirmation Surgery

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Elliot Page on 'Life-Saving' Gender Affirmation Surgery
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'There I am.'

star posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying how"remarkable it feels" to pursue his"authentic self." He was also interviewed for amagazine cover story in March, where he spoke on his privilege and wanting to use his platform to help other trans folk.And in his first sit-down TV interview that aired on Friday, he spoke to Oprah about his experiences transitioning into the person he is today.

Now, he's much more comfortable in his own body. Page told Oprah that gender affirmation surgery was something very significant that he had to go through."I want people to know that not only has it been life-changing for me," he said."I do believe it is life-saving and it's the case for so many people."Oprah also asked the actor what made him happiest since transitioning and he got emotional answering the question.

This interview comes at a crucial time, as 2021 has already become a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation just four months in. Thirty-three states have already proposed more than 100 bills trying to curtail the rights of trans individuals in the country. And Arkansas became the first state to make gender-affirming treatment to minors illegal.

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