Ellen Page comes out as Gay

Ellen Page, a 26 year old actress known for her movie roles (Inception, Juno, X-men,…) and more recently Beyond: Two Souls (a PS3 exclusive game made by Quantic Dream), came out as gay during her speech at the Human Rights Campaign’s THRIVE in Las Vegas.

She quickly got support via Twitter and other means of communication.

 

“I’m here today because I am gay, and because maybe I can make a difference. To help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility.”

“I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission, I suffered for years because I was scared to be out. My spirit suffered, my mental health suffered and my relationships suffered. And I’m standing here today, with all of you, on the other side of all that pain.”

Here is her’s full speech: