Elliot Page files for divorce from wife Emma Portner two months after coming out as transgender man

Two months after Elliot Page came out as a transgender man, the actor and his wife of three years have split, and there’s a surprising detail in their announcement.

Actor Elliot Page and his wife Emma Portner have split. Picture: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for L.A. Dance Project

Elliot Page has filed for divorce from his wife Emma Portner, two months after his transition news.

The Juno star and his professional dancer wife of three years released a joint statement today announcing they split in the middle of last year.

“After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce following our separation last summer,” the pair said, according to People. “We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends.”

Elliot, 33, revealed he is a transgender male in December, with Emma throwing her support behind the Oscar-nominated actor in a loving Instagram post at the time.

The Umbrella Academy actor, formerly known as Ellen Page, shared a long letter to fans on Twitter announcing the big news and confirming his new pronouns.

Elliot Page has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife, Emma Portner. Picture: Jeremy Chan/Getty Images

“I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life,” he wrote.

The actor further claimed he felt “overwhelming gratitude” for the friends who have supported him, and for finally being able to express his ”authentic self.”

Emma reposted Elliot’s announcement on her Instagram, and said she was “so proud”.

“Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world,” Emma, 26, added in the caption. “I also ask for patience and privacy but that you join me in the fervent support of trans life every single day. Elliot’s existence is a gift in and of itself. Shine on sweet E. Love you so much.”

The pair tied the knot in January 2018. In June 2019, the couple proudly showed their love for one another by posing topless together while kissing for a Pride Month photo shoot.

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Elliot Page and Emma Portner posed in a Pride Month photo shoot in 2019.

During his coming out announcement, Elliot asked fans for “patience” as he still felt “fragile.”

“I‘m scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the ’jokes’ and of violence. To be clear, I am not trying to dampen a moment that is joyous and one that I celebrate, but I want to address the full picture,” he explained.

The actor said “the statistics are staggering,” and “the discrimination towards trans people is rife, insidious, and cruel, resulting in horrific consequences.”

Despite the risks of coming out, he insisted he “loves being trans” and “being queer.”

He then signed off with his new name: “All my love, Elliot.”

Elliot came out as gay in 2014 while giving a speech at the Human Rights Campaign’s Time to Thrive conference in Las Vegas.

Following the transgender announcement, Elliot shared his first selfie while thanking fans for their support.

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Elliot’s first selfie since he came out as transgender. Picture: Instagram

Elliot wrote in the caption: “From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

“Your love and support has been the greatest gift. Stay safe. Be there for each other.”

He then asked his four million Instagram followers to support Trans Lifeline and Trans Santa – two organisations helping members of the trans community who were in need during the holiday season.

Elliot further teased we would see him in projects coming next year, concluding the post: “See you in 2021. Xoxo Elliot.”

This story originally appeared on The Sun and has been reproduced here with permission