Two months after coming out as gay via a speech in Las Vegas, Ellen Page taped an appearance this week on Ellen.
Speaking, of course, to one of Hollywood's first openly homosexual celebrities, the actress said she was "the most nervous [she's] ever been in [her] life" prior to making her remarks.
However, "it was a combination of just such thrill to finally be at that place in my life where I was able to do that," Page said. "And grateful to have that moment and grateful to you because you did it at a time where it was much harder and much scarier."
DeGeneres agreed that anyone, in any circumstance, feels better when they are not "carrying around" something they are "ashamed" of.
She also praised her guest as a symbol of "hope" for those being bullied.
"I knew I would be a happier person," Page said. "I knew that I was gonna feel better and I did not anticipate just how happy I would feel in just every aspect of my life. Just an ease and a comfort and it's really been quite extraordinary to feel just the shift. It was pretty much overnight."
That's so very nice to hear.
Applaud Page and famous folks like her that have taken this brave step now.
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.
24. Chely Wright
Chely Wright is the proud mothr of twins. The country star came out in early 2011.
25. Kristian Nairn
Who doesn't adore Kristian Nairn as Hodor on Game of Thrones? The actor came out as gay in early 2014.
26. Daniel Franzese
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