Since she came out publicly during a speech for the Human Rights Commission in 2014, Ellen Page has used her profile to advocate for the rights of LGBTQI people. To seek respect, representation, to help eliminate prejudice.
That’s why when she looks back on arguably her most lauded role in the 2007 film Juno, there’s one line that stands out. One among the dozens that fans still quote ten years on.
It comes after Mark (Jason Bateman), the man who plans to adopt her unborn baby, suggests Madison as a potential name for the child.
“Madison? Wait, hold on…” Juno says. “Isn’t that, like, a little gay?”