We'll be honest:
We may not have recognized Ellen Page's birthday if it took place just two weeks ago. Yes, we loved the actress in Juno and Inception, but she hasn't done a lot since and she isn't exactly a celebrity gossip staple.
But then Page came out as gay in an especially brave and well-written speech and has been thrust into the spotlight over the past few days.
She turns 27 today and the best gift you can present her with is to listen to each one of her words from last Friday in Las Vegas.
Page has been met with an outpouring of support and admiration from Hollywood.
It's certainly well deserved and it's hard to believe that this grown woman is the same young girl who uttered those memorable Juno quotes so many years ago.
We continue to applaud Page and other celebrities that have taken the brave step of being open about their sexuality.
They include the following stars:
1. Ellen Page
Ellen Page made a major announcement in early 2014: She's gay. We applaud her for it.
2. Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris plays a womanizer on How I Met Your Mother. But he's married to a man in real life.
3. Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons is a multi-time Emmy winner. He came out in an interview with The New York Times.
4. Anderson Cooper
It's the silver fox! Anderson Cooper made his announcment in a moving personal statement.
5. Zachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto is best known for roles in Heroes, American Horror Story and on the stage. He also plays Spock in the new Star Trek franchise.
6. Adam Lambert
There was never any real doubt about Adam Lambert's sexuality. But he made it clear not long after his run on American Idol ended.
7. T.R. Knight
He'll always be George O'Malley to Grey's Anatomy fans. T.R. Knight was at the center of a gay slur scandal that led to a series cast shake-up.
8. Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell is one of our more outspoken celebrities. She has five kids.
9. Sean Hayes
Sean Hayes is a beloved sitcom star. He'll always be revered for his role on Will & Grace.
10. Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres is married to Portia de Rossi. She absolutely cracks us up on her talk show.
11. Lance Bass
Lance Bass sang his way into our hearts a long time ago. We may still have his poster on our bedroom wall.
12. Portia de Rossi
Portia de Rossi is married to Ellen DeGeneres and slays us on Arrested Development. She's never been shy about her sexuality.
13. Robin Roberts
Robin Roberts came out in late 2013. Reporters don't get more respected than this GMA anchor.
14. Jesse Tyler Ferguson
We adore Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Modern Family. The gay actor plays a gay character on the sitcom.
15. Jane Lynch
Jane Lynch has been out of the closet for awhile. She cracks us up on Glee.
16. Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer is doubly gay! He's gay in real life and he plays a gay high school graduate on Glee.
17. Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon slept with a lot of men on Sex and the City. But she's partial to women off screen.
18. Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken is another gay American Idol alum. He's running for Congress in North Carolina.
19. Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes is a hilarious actress. She has never hidden the fact that she's gay.
20. Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin is the father of twin boys. He's living La Vida Loca.
21. Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge is a great singer. She wants to come to the window of women only.
22. Elton John
It's shocking but true, folks: Elton John is gay!
23. Michael Sam
Michael Sam announced his sexuality prior to the 2014 NFL Draft. He was appropriately applauded for doing so.
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