Elliot Page shared his approach to handling situations where people unintentionally misgender him.
Since coming out as trans in 2020, Page has been candid about his transition journey, including navigating the challenges of being misgendered.
The star has been transparent about his transition, sharing photos of his top surgery scars on social media and frequently highlighting the challenges faced by the trans community.
Being accidentally misgendered can be challenging for trans and non-binary individuals. Page noted that the situation can become more uncomfortable when someone overreacts to their own genuine mistake.
In a 2023 interview with Variety, he said, “In those situations, I understand the intentions of the people close to me who want to get it right. If someone misgenders me, I don’t take it personally.”
He added, “When someone does apologize, it’s appreciated. But let’s move forward and focus on the next moment in our interaction.”
“Let’s move on before this escalates and shifts the focus to the person who made the mistake, turning the situation into something entirely different.”
