Words: Ben Midler

Instagram: @elliotpage

Elliot Page has broken the internet once again; this time, by posting his first shirtless snap in his “first swim trunks” after recovering from top surgery. 

Here at Cocktails & Cocktalk there are two things we love writing about: fit men and self-love and Elliot Page is serving both in abundance in this latest Instagram pic.

The Umbrella Academy star shared this photo of himself by his pool on Monday (24 May) with the caption “trans bb’s first swim trunks”. Elliot added the hashtags “#transjoy” and “#transisbeautiful” to his post and we’re beaming for him. You rarely see authentic smiles on Instagram these days – we’re the first to default to a smizey pout – but that right there is a smile fuelled by pure joy. 

Then of course there’s the washboard abs, which speak for themselves – this truly is a Cocktails & Cocktalk double feature.

The celebrity world – including many of Elliot’s Umbrella Academy co-stars – is up in arms with thirst/joy, too. 

Elliot’s Umbrella Academy co-star commented: “OMG! Yes! and LOOK AT THAT SMILE!!! ❤️❤️❤️ ??????”.

Umbrella Academy hunk Justin Cornwell said: “Dude I see why you crushed me on that workout!”

And shout-out to Miley Cyrus for channelling all her gays with this basic comment: “Hot ❤️”.

Elliot (he/they) came-out as trans in a moving statement on social media on 1 December 2020.

He wrote: “I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to accept my authentic self.”

He added: “I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive. To all the trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse, and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you, and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better.”

Instagram: @elliotpage

What a beautiful human being.

I’m smiling on Instagram today – not a joke, just a fact.