I think it is a combination of things. First off, Ellen has amazing eyes. Like Kathy Ireland-type amazing. Everything else don't really matter because you are memorized by her eyes. Answer your question?
I get what you're saying. I'm happy for him but it's not that uncommon these days. But it's a big deal for transgender people. They're trapped from their POV. One of my son's best friends is in the same boat and his parents are deeply religious. They need that solidarity.
Now Wikipedia changing sexes. Wachowski brother - Wachowski sister. Maybe just a better name than Elliot.
The Matrix brother-turned-sister thing happened way before there was mainstream discussion of the issue. And I think she went full turn (split like a log and peel it back).