Actor Elliot Page joined the L.A. Times Book Club in Hollywood June 8 to discuss his memoir, “Pageboy,” and his journey to become the world’s most famous transgender man. “The Umbrella Academy” star talked about growing up in Halifax, Canada, feeling uncomfortable in his own skin even as a child of 6, and the unrelenting pressure of trying to conform to others’ expectations. Page joined The Times’ community book club two days after the publication of “Pageboy.”In May, the Academy Award nominated actor completed filming the fourth and final season of “The Umbrella Academy," a Netflix series. “I just feel so much better on set,” Page said during an interview with Times columnist Amy Kaufman. Sign up for the book club newsletter for the latest books, news and live events.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 15, 2023 17:27 UTC