'Dude I see why you crushed me on that workout!' Co-stars react to Elliot Page's shirtless selfie: The story behind the snap

Summer's sizzle has nothing on the radiant glow emanating from the heartwarming Instagram photo of "Umbrella Academy" star, Elliot Page. The actor, who came out as transgender in December, appeared shirtless by a pool, sporting his "first" pair of swim trunks. His happiness was palpable, as reflected in the comments from his famous friends, as reported by Yahoo Entertainment.

"Dude, I see why you crushed me on that workout!" joked Justin Cornwell, while fellow "Umbrella Academy" star Justin Min chimed in with, "Okkk summer ready." Nina Dobrev summed it up perfectly, saying, "You look amazing, and most of all happy."

Page's moment by the pool, encapsulated in hashtags "#transjoy" and "#transisbeautiful," is more than just a summer snapshot. It's a declaration of self-love, acceptance, and triumph.

Elliot Page's shirtless selfie is a beacon of his newfound joy. In a candid conversation with Oprah Winfrey on AppleTV+'s The Oprah Conversation, Page revealed feeling "comfortable in my body for probably the first time." The actor discussed having top surgery and the "euphoria in my body" that followed.

"I wanted to share with people just how much it has changed my life," he told Winfrey. "Not only has it been life-changing for me, I do believe it's life-saving — and it's the case for so many people."

Page also addressed the reality of healthcare for trans people and the unnecessary hurdles faced. His strong stand on trans rights and health care is a testament to his resilience, wisdom, and humanity.

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