Elliot Page is marking Pride Month with a joyful and heartfelt reveal. On June 28, the Umbrella Academy star posted a photo on Instagram alongside comedian and actor Julia Shiplett. The candid image, showing the two in matching dark jackets and sunglasses while standing on a rainbow-painted street, seemed to hint at a blossoming romantic relationship. Page simply captioned the image with rainbow and heart emojis, letting the photo speak for itself.
Julia Shiplett Shares Sweet Moment as Elliot Page Embraces Openness and Authentic Love
Julia Shiplett, known for her roles in Overcompensating, American Dad!, Love Life, and High Maintenance, also appeared to confirm their relationship. She shared a video on her Instagram Stories featuring a shirtless Page in a hot spring. With the caption “Happy prideee 💦😮💨,” Shiplett gave followers a glimpse of their playful and intimate connection. Neither Page nor Shiplett has made an official public statement, and their representatives have not responded to media inquiries.
Elliot Page Celebrates Pride With Joyful Romance Reveal, Sharing Sweet Moment With Julia ShiplettElliot Page publicly came out as gay in 2014 and later as transgender in December 2020. His openness has resonated with many and has been further explored in his 2023 memoir Pageboy. In it, he detailed past relationships with actresses Kate Mara and Olivia Thirlby. These revelations reflect his commitment to living authentically and speaking honestly about his experiences, both joyful and challenging.
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Before this new chapter, Page was married to dancer and choreographer Emma Portner. The two were together for three years before announcing their divorce in January 2021. In their joint statement, they emphasized mutual respect and a continued close friendship. Their decision followed a period of estrangement, highlighting the complexities of personal evolution and maintaining dignity through life’s changes.
In a 2023 interview for PEOPLE’s Pride cover story, Page spoke about the deep sense of peace and clarity he has found since embracing his identity. He described how moments of stillness bring him a sense of “trans joy,” a concept rooted in comfort and authenticity. From struggling with anxiety to now feeling more at home in his own skin, Page’s reflections underline the importance of self-acceptance and the profound impact of being seen and loved as one truly is.