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Elliot Page Says Healthy Masculinity Means Crying, Smiling

6/17/2026

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Elliot Page said on the “It’s Open with Ilana Glazer” podcast that healthy masculinity means ending emotional shutdown.
He defined healthy masculinity as drinking water, loving oneself and being able to cry.
Page said that since transitioning he now smiles in photos, whereas before he could barely look at pictures.
He dismissed toxic masculinity as a problem that fuels violence and cruelty, and noted some fans still refuse to smile.

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Elliot Page said on the “It’s Open with Ilana Glazer” podcast that healthy masculinity means ending emotional shutdown.
He defined healthy masculinity as drinking water, loving oneself and being able to cry.
Page said that since transitioning he now smiles in photos, whereas before he could barely look at pictures.
He dismissed toxic masculinity as a problem that fuels violence and cruelty, and noted some fans still refuse to smile.