Facts & Trivia
- Considers herself to be a Feminist and tries to steer clear of the "stereotypical roles for teenage girls"
because she finds them to be "sexist"
- Likes coats with hoods
- Was bitten on the toe by a rabbid when she was about three
- Shares the birthday with actors Alan Rickman, Kelsey Grammar, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mélanie Laurent, Jack Coleman, Corbin Bleu and Scout Taylor-Compton
- After filming the movie “Marion Bridge” (2003) she realized acting is what she wanted to do for the rest of her life
- Played football in the position of right wing / midfield in the women team of Halifax in her youth
- Her soccer nickname was “Peeps”
- Got her nickname "The Tiny Canadian" from her roommates in New York City
- Is good friends with her “X-Men: The Last Stand” co-star Ben Foster
- Had to wear hair extensions for “X-Men: The Last Stand” as she had shaved her head bald for her role in the previous movie “Mouth to Mouth”
- Third actress to play Kitty Pryde / Shadowcat, replacing Katie Stuart from X2, who replaced Sumela Kay from X1
- She originally turned down the role of Kitty Pryde in “X-Men: The Last Stand” until director Brett Ratner personally contacted her and talked her into it
- Attended Vaughan Road Academy (VRA) in Toronto in the Interact program for 2 years and was classmate with actor and close friend Mark Rendall
- After attending three different high schools, she graduated from the Shambhala School in Halifax, though she only attended Shambhala for Grade 12
- Is friends with Olivia Thirlby, who was her co-star in “Juno”
- Was in the play "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in 5th grade and played Charlie
- Considers Patti Smith her role model and Kate Winslet her favorite actress
- Ranked #1 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch "future stars of tomorrow" Along with Kellan Rhude
- As of 2008 she is the fifth youngest actress to receive a Best Actress Academy Award nomination at the age of 20 years and 335 days after receiving a nomination for her performance in “Juno” (2007). The younger actresses are Keira Knightley, aged 20 years and 311 days, for her role in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Isabelle Adjani, aged 20 years and 235 days, for her role in Histoire d'Adèle H., L' (1975), and Keisha Castle-Hughes, aged 13 years and 309 days, for her role in Whale Rider (2002)
- Before his death in January 2008, Ellen had discussed with Heath Ledger the idea of starring in his directorial debut, “The Queen's Gambit”.
- Was the first choice for Christine in Sam Raimi’s 'Drag Me to Hell'(2009), but was forced to pass due to scheduling difficulties. That part later went to Alison Lohman
- Supported the US Campaign for Burma in May 2008, calling for an end to the military dictatorship in this country
- Gives her voice to pop teen singer “Alaska Nebraska” in the 20th season of The Simpsons
- Has a cocktail (mixed by Skyy Vodka) named after her. The so-called ”The Page Pucker” is a simple pink grapefruit juice and vodka combo, topped with a raspberry
- In fall 2008 she participated in permaculture projects at Lost Valley Educational Center in Dexter, Oregon
- Served as a spokesperson in a series of ads for Cisco Systems
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