Elliot Page Praised By Fans As He Reunites With 'Juno' Co-Stars at Oscars
Oscars viewers on Sunday night, when he made a rare post-transition awards show appearance.The screen star, 35, announced in December 2020 that he is transgender, though has rarely been seen outside of rare social media photos since.All of that changed, however, when Page stepped out onto the Oscars stage with his Juno co-stars Jennifer Garner and J.K.
Simmons to present the Writing (Original Screenplay) award.Cutting a dapper figure in a black tuxedo, Page joined his fellow screen stars in reading out the nominees before the award was presented to Kenneth Branagh for Belfast.His appearance on the show sparked an outpouring of praise from viewers, with a number of them taking to Twitter to express their delight over his inclusion in the telecast."Damn, Elliott Page looks so handsome," wrote activist Charlotte Clymer, former press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign. "That's a great tux."Damn, Elliott Page looks so handsome.
That's a great tux.#Oscars"HOLY S***," tweeted another viewer during the show. "Elliott Page looks so good up there on the stage at the Oscars.
And happy. So happy. Always been a big fan of theirs, I am so happy to see them thriving.""I loved Juno, a film that was hated and criticized for stupid reasons," said another. "Good on the Academy for giving some attention to Elliott Page, whom should still have a lively career yet seems not to."I love that Elliott Page transitioned in front of the world while being a celebrity," commented another.
