Did Elliot Page lie about “transphobic attack” in memoir?

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People believe that actor Elliot Page is lying about “transphobic attack” in 2022 to sell more copies of his memoir Pageboy.

Actor Elliot Page, best known for his roles in movies such as Juno and Inception, has made a claim in his memoir “Pageboy” about a transphobic verbal attack he experienced in West Hollywood. According to his account, he was standing at the corner of Sunset and La Cienega Boulevards when he was approached by an enraged man who threatened him with homophobic slurs and expressed a need for a gun. Page retreated into a nearby Pink Dot convenience store for safety​​.

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The event, as described by Page, was not corroborated by any witnesses, at least based on the information available up to this point. There were no references to any store employees or bystanders who could verify his account in the sources I accessed.

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Did Elliot Page lie about “transphobic attack” in memoir?

Responses to Page’s account have been mixed. Some have expressed skepticism about the veracity of his claim, questioning its timing and context, especially given that it is being publicized as part of a promotional tour for his memoir. They suggested that the incident might have been exaggerated or fabricated for attention or to stir up controversy, thereby boosting book sales. However, these are opinions and not substantiated facts​​.

No witnesses.

Elliot Page has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and his political leanings are generally progressive. He has been open about his own experiences as a transgender man and has used his platform to bring attention to issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. It’s worth noting that personal experiences and political beliefs can significantly influence the way someone perceives and describes an event.

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As for Page’s past controversies and recent news, the memoir “Pageboy” seems to be the most current topic of discussion. In it, he discusses not only the aforementioned attack but also another encounter with an unnamed A-list actor who allegedly made derogatory comments about his sexuality.

In terms of whether the incident may be exaggerated or false, it’s essential to remember that determining the truth of an event based solely on publicly available information can be challenging, especially when there are no other witnesses or corroborative evidence. The available information does not definitively confirm or refute Page’s account. It’s a matter of personal interpretation whether to take his account at face value, to view it with skepticism, or to reserve judgment until more information is available.

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