Elliot Page Was Recently Threatened with Assault Outside of His L.A. Hotel

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Elliot Page is opening up about one of the shocking experiences he’s had after coming out as trans. The 36-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, who is currently promoting his memoir “Pageboy,” revealed in a new interview that he was threatened with assault while walking down the street in Los Angeles in 2022. Elliot was being interviewed by the Los Angeles Times recently and told the reporter about an experience that happened very close to where they were meeting for the interview. Keep reading to find out more… Elliot revealed that he was threatened with assault by a stranger while walking to a convenience store on the corner of Sunset and La Cinega in West Hollywood. “I’m going to f—ing gay bash you, faggot,” the man threatened Elliot, who was able to get inside the store and receive safety from the employees.

The man yelled from the other side of the door, “This is why I need a gun!” Elliot told the LA Times, “Now when I’m in Los Angeles, I don’t feel comfortable like I used to going for walks.” He also told the newspaper that while he may feel unsafe places, he recognizes that he has the privilege of being able to afford private security or stay in fancy hotel rooms. “Doesn’t mean it’s not traumatic,” he said. “But I have resources that, in every instance that is difficult, protect and can shield me from these things.” Read more from Elliot Page’s book tour: Elliot Page Describes His First Gay Bar Experience & His First Meaningful Kiss With a Girl Elliot Page Had a Secret Relationship with Kate Mara, While She Was Dating Max Minghella Elliot Page Reveals an A-List Actor Verbally Assaulted Him Two Months After Coming Out Elliot Page Details Secret Relationship With a Female Co-Star Who Was Not Out – ‘Ultimately I Do