AFTER years of being closeted, actress Ellen Page finally summoned the courage to publicly announce she’s gay – thanks to her bosom buddy Drew Barrymore.
The pair have been close pals since they worked together on the 2009 movie “Whip It.”
The “X-Men: Days of Future Past” star remained close friends with Drew, 39, who’s now married to art consultant Will Kopelman and expecting a second child.
Drew, who’s admitted she’s indulged in lesbian relationships, “urged Ellen to come out of the closet in a big, public way,” revealed an insider.
“Ellen is very private, but Drew reminded her that she could save lives and serve as a role model if she owned up to her true self. Ellen would probably have kept hiding details about her private life if it weren’t for Drew’s support and encouragement.”