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This Article is From Feb 15, 2014

Juno star Ellen Page says she is gay

<i>Juno</i> star Ellen Page says she is gay
Ellen Page said she was sick of "lying by ommission"
New Delhi: Juno actress Ellen Page made announced that she was gay at the Human Rights Campaign's Time To THRIVE conference for LGBTQ [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning] youth in Las Vegas. According to an article in The Hollywood Reporter, the 26-year-old actress revealed that she was "sick of lying by omission" and hoped that her revelation would help others struggling withtheir sexuality.

In a deeply moving speech, Ellen said, "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. 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."

Ellen spoke about the inner turmoil she had suffered ever since she was thrust into the spotlight following the blockbuster success of her movie Juno (2007). She said the "crushing standards" of success and beauty imposed by Hollywood's film industry had deeply affected her.

"You have ideas planted in your head, thoughts you never had before, that tell you how you have to act, how you have to dress and who you have to be. I have been trying to push back, to be authentic, to follow my heart, but it can be hard," she said.

She also praised other celebrities such as football player Michael Sam, Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox and lesbian identical twins, musicians Tegan and Sara Quinn for being courageous enough to admit their sexuality.

She concluded her remarks by wishing the audience a happy Valentine's Day, adding, "I love you."

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