This week read about Elliot Page sharing their experience of transitioning with Oprah, Elton John and other singers raising money for HIV/AIDS, and actress Hannah Gadsby marrying her producer Jenney Shamash.
Elliot Page Shares Transition Story with Oprah
With an extensive list of movies and TV shows under his belt, Elliot Page gives fans a peek into his life away from the big screen.
Since his decision to publicly come out as transgender, renowned actor and LGBT activist Page sat down with Oprah for the first time to discuss, in a clip shared by Vanity Fair, his experience transitioning.
Page has received lots of challenges since he told the public about his identity. “It was something I needed to sit with for a moment, because the backlash right now is so intense … but the rhetoric coming from anti-trans activists … it’s devastating. These bills are going to be responsible for the death of children. It is that simple,” Page told Oprah.
Despite a large amount of transphobic and anti-trans activists hate, Page still manages to overcome most of the hate and find joy in his decision.
“I am just a lot more fucking comfortable and present, so it’s hard to imagine that that’s not affecting the work, because, really, being present’s ultimately what you’re going for — you’re just ultimately trying to crack open and be present and connect to the truth of a moment,” he said in an over the phone interview with Vanity Fair.
Ever since his decision to make his choice public, Page has been one of the most popular transgender male figures in recent times. With his bravery, Page, like many others in the community, continues to pave the way for the future of the LGBT community.
The Aid for AIDS
Elton John. Photo via Facebook.
While AIDS still complicates the lives of many people of all communities, efforts on trying to find a cure for this disease are still on the way.
Lady Gaga, Sir Elton John and Neil Patrick Harris raised three million dollars during their annual Oscars viewing party, according to Out.
John’s parties are infamous in the celebrity world, not only for the celebrity glam and fun, but the fact that it’s for a good cause.
According to Out, John told viewers of the event, “We haven’t missed a year yet and we certainly weren’t going to miss our 29th annual Oscar Party to benefit my Foundation, even if it meant going virtual.”
The lockdown hasn’t slowed the party down either. For the first time ever the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party (EJAF) invited the public. They announced this on YouTube where they also announced small details of the performances that would be going on during the party.
Hannah Gadsby Ties the Knot!
Hannah Gadsby (left) with Jenney Shamash. Photo via Instagram.
The Australian Comedian and actress Hannah Gadsby, notably known for her hit Netflix special “Nanette,” just announced that she got married.
Gadsby announced in her most recent Instagram post that she and her producer Jenney Shamash made it official.
“It is a joy to behold. We got married in January and we are very chuffed about it. For the record: this is me gushing. I am full of very positive feelings. This is a nice story. My heartfelt thanks to everybody who voted for marriage equality,” Gadsby said in her post.
Gadsby, 46, shocked her fans, as their relationship was under the radar to many.
Shamash was one of the seven producers who worked on Gadsby’s newest Netflix special “Douglas.”
If it wasn’t for marriage equality, these two lovebirds could have never shared a nest.
