Elliot Page Smiles Through Criticism at The Odyssey Premiere With Girlfriend Julia Shiplett

A Happy Couple on the Red Carpet

Imagine you’re going to a big fancy party where cameras flash everywhere. That’s what happened on Tuesday night! Actor Elliot Page went to a red carpet event with his girlfriend Julia Shiplett by his side.

This was a rare time the couple was seen in public together. People are super excited about the new movie The Odyssey made by Christopher Nolan, but some folks on the internet have been saying mean things about Elliot’s role in it.

Important Point: Even with the online hate, Elliot kept smiling and looked happy with Julia next to him.

What They Wore

• Elliot wore a classic look: a big navy-blue suit, a striped shirt, and black dress shoes.
• Julia wore a pretty chocolate-brown gown (that’s a long fancy dress) that went to the floor, with a draped neckline.

They linked arms and smiled for the photographers at one of the biggest premieres for the film.

How Their Relationship Became Public

Here’s the simple timeline of their love story in the public eye:

1. Over a year ago, Elliot and Julia officially said "yes, we’re together."
2. In June 2025, Elliot (who was in the movie Juno) quietly told everyone by posting a selfie of them on a rainbow-painted street. He only used a rainbow and heart emoji — no words!
3. A few months later, they walked a red carpet together for the first time at a Gucci fashion event in Milan, Italy.
4. Since then, they’ve shared little peeks of their life online now and then, but mostly keep things private.

The Movie Drama: Why Were People Upset?

Before the movie even came out, some people online complained about who was in it. They guessed things from short trailer clips (tiny movie previews) and said Elliot shouldn’t be in it — even before his part was confirmed!

Christopher Nolan (the movie’s director) spoke up about this:

• He told The Telegraph (a newspaper) on July 10 that talks before a film is seen are "always irrelevant" because no one has watched it yet.
• He said these debates "come with the territory" (meaning they just happen with big movies).
• Nolan compared it to when he made The Dark Knight movies. Back then, people questioned everything, even casting Heath Ledger as the Joker — who later became super loved!
• He said, "You can’t worry about any of that at all. What you have to do is honor the original text by interpreting it in the strongest way you personally can."

In Rolling Stone magazine, Nolan said:

• He worked with Elliot before on Inception, before Elliot’s transition (when Elliot became himself as a man).
• "It was really thrilling to work with Elliot again."
• Elliot’s character shows the sad cost of war: "You’re looking to put a face on the tragedy of war, and I think he did an incredible job."

Who Elliot Plays in The Odyssey

In the movie:

• Elliot plays Sinon, a Greek soldier whose story connects with Odysseus (played by Matt Damon).
• Some fake videos made by AI (computers pretending to be real) and fake news said he’d play Achilles or Elpenor — but that’s not true!

Julia Shiplett’s Own Career

Julia isn’t just Elliot’s girlfriend — she’s a star too!

• She’s an actress and comedian.
• She just finished filming season 2 of Benito Skinner’s show Overcompensating, where she played Mimi and got praised.
• Her other work includes: Love Life, Happiness for Beginners, Crashing, and voice acting on American Dad!

Summary

Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett smiled together at the The Odyssey premiere in New York, ignoring online criticism about Elliot’s casting. They went public with their relationship in 2025 and keep appearances rare but sweet. Director Christopher Nolan supports Elliot fully, saying pre-release hate means nothing and Elliot’s role as Sinon is special. Julia is also doing great in her own comedy and acting career.

FAQ

1. Who is Elliot Page’s girlfriend?
Elliot Page’s girlfriend is Julia Shiplett, an actress and comedian who has been in shows like Overcompensating and Love Life.

2. What character does Elliot Page play in The Odyssey?
He plays Sinon, a Greek soldier connected to Odysseus (Matt Damon). Fake news said he’d be Achilles or Elpenor, but that’s not real.

3. Why did people criticize Elliot Page’s casting?
Some online commenters guessed from trailers and complained before his role was even confirmed, fueling unfair speculation.

4. How did Christopher Nolan respond to the criticism?
He said early talks are irrelevant since people haven’t seen the film, compared it to past movie backlash, and said he was thrilled to work with Elliot again.

5. When did Elliot and Julia confirm their relationship?
They confirmed it just over a year before the premiere, with Elliot posting a rainbow-street selfie in June 2025.