Elliot Page and Emma Portner are going to divorce, Fox News can confirm.
The couple confirmed the news on Tuesday via their representative.
“After much thought and careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to divorce after our divorce last summer,” the statement read. “We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends.”
The couple married in January 2018 and Portner, a 26-year-old dancer, supported Page (33) when he came out as a transgender in December.
‘UMBRELLA ACADEMY’ STAR ELLIOT PAGE, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS ELLEN PAGE, COMES OUT AS TRANSGENDER
“I’m so proud of @elliotpage. Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world. I also ask for patience and privacy, but that you will connect me every day with the fiery support of trans life. “Elliot’s existence is a gift in itself. Shine on sweet E. Love you so much,” Portner posted at the time.
While Page’s statement at the time read, “Hello friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he / they and my name is Elliot. I feel happy to be writing this. To be here. In this place in my life. ‘
Ellen Page and Emma Portner are splitting up after they got married in 2018.
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Page – of the fame of “Juno” and “Umbrella Academy” – also reflected on his gratitude for the support he received during the beginning of this new chapter.
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“I feel overwhelmingly grateful for the amazing people who supported me on this journey. I can not begin to express how remarkable it ultimately feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self,” Page said. .
He added, “I am endlessly inspired by so much in the trans community. Thank you for your courage, your generosity and relentless work to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place. I will offer my support and will continue to go to a to strive for a more loving and equal society. ‘
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Page came out as gay in public at a conference in Las Vegas for educators and counselors working with gay youth in 2014.
Fox News’ Melissa Roberto contributed to this report.