Elliot Page, the renowned actor known for roles in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, recently unveiled a clandestine two-year affair with a closeted actress, revealing yet another layer of his enigmatic life.
Page, who has boldly navigated the realms of sexuality and gender identity, first came out as gay in 2014, before embracing his truth as a trans man in 2020.
In a heartfelt Instagram post in December 2020, the 37-year-old actor shared his pronouns as he/they, marking another milestone in his journey of self-discovery.
This revelation underscores Page’s commitment to living authentically after spending decades feeling misplaced in his own skin.
But the real bombshell dropped in his memoir “Pageboy,” where he spilled the tea on a clandestine romance with an actress he cryptically named “Ryan.”
Their love story blossomed on the set of a movie, where Page found himself “desperately in love” with his co-star, Ryan.
Despite his openness about his own identity, Page kept their relationship under wraps, even from his closest confidants.
Their initial encounter, reminiscent of a Hollywood love scene, unfolded in a Los Angeles coffee shop, where sparks flew amid discussions of books and activism.
Yet, the intensity of their connection was shadowed by secrecy, as Ryan remained deeply closeted, hidden even from her own parents.
Their romance thrived in the shadows, with clandestine rendezvous in the most unlikely of places, from rocky outcrops along the Pacific Coast Highway to secluded cabins in Nova Scotia.
Page reminisced about a tender moment in an Air Canada lounge, where Ryan poured her heart out in a heartfelt letter inscribed in the pages of his book.
However, the euphoria of their love was tainted by the strain of secrecy and shame, leading to the demise of their relationship.
Ryan’s inability to confront her own identity left Page shattered, grappling with the aftermath of a love that was never meant to be.
As Page’s revelation sends shockwaves through Hollywood, it underscores the complexities of love, identity, and the struggle for acceptance in a world often shrouded in judgment and secrecy.