Bruce Jenner’s highly anticipated interview with Diane Sawyer aired Friday night, and the former Olympic athlete ended months of speculation by confirming he is transitioning to female.
“I’ve always been confused about my gender identity,” Jenner tearfully said during the two-hour special. “For all intents and purposes, I am a woman.”
In the wake of the news and other revelations from the reality TV figure, Hollywood stars took to social media to offer their support:
I've interviewed #BruceJenner many times, and I'm in his corner. I support him & offer my respect.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) April 25, 2015
We have the chance to write this moment in history together. Let's empower people like Bruce all over the world by being loving & not mean.💗
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 24, 2015
#BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery.❤️
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 25, 2015
I love you, Bruce Jenner.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 25, 2015
Just sitting here thinking about how 2/3 of the country gets to watch the Bruce Jenner interview in 15 min and I have 3 more hours! #unfair
— Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) April 25, 2015
We are witnessing history. This is beautiful to watch. #BruceJennerABC
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 25, 2015
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. #BruceJenner #Brave
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) April 25, 2015
I was proud of Bruce Jenner in Montreal and I'm proud of him tonight. Some have to fight more than the rest of us for their happiness.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) April 25, 2015
Bruce Jenner is a beautiful, brave human being. Sending him lots of love. He's saving lives and opening minds tonight.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 25, 2015
watching bruce makes me realize how gay i am – a glam room and little black dress … not this woman #BRUCEisBOSS
— ROSIE (@Rosie) April 25, 2015
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. That's why I stand 4 tolerance #BruceJenner #lgbt #stopthehate
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) April 25, 2015
The uber right and the Christian Right are offended #BruceJenner is transgender and the uber left is mad as hell he/she is a republican- SMH
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) April 25, 2015
Absolutely flawed at how courageous and brave Bruce Jenner is. So inspiring and so powerful. Shame on anyone who dare judge x
— Sam Smith (@samsmith) April 25, 2015
Sending lots of love and support to #BruceJenner and their family tonight. It is always brave to stand in one's truth. Congrats darling.
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) April 25, 2015
Jenner’s ex-wife, Kris Jenner, and his children and stepchildren were all united in their support:
Not only was I able to call him my husband for 25 years and father of my children, I am now able to call him my hero.
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) April 25, 2015
Your honesty has opened the doors for others to be courageous and live an authentic life! #respect #hero #family pic.twitter.com/SNhN8pgrh5
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) April 25, 2015
Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros ❤️
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) April 25, 2015
Couldn't be a more proud daughter. With courage and bravery, let's change the world. I am honored to stand by Bruce's side and support him.
— Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) April 25, 2015
I love you.
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) April 25, 2015
so very proud of you, my hero.
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) April 25, 2015
..this isn't about me. I'm so proud of you, Dad. You are so brave. My beautiful Hero.
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) April 25, 2015
You have always been a role model to me and now more than ever, I look up to you. LOVE YOU‼️‼️ὅὅ
— ROBERT KARDASHIAN (@robkardashian) April 25, 2015
NBA star Kris Humphries, who currently plays for the Washington Wizards and was briefly married to Kim Kardashian in 2011, seemed a little less supportive:
Man, I'm glad I got out when I did. #Gottadoyou
— Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) April 25, 2015
After facing some negative feedback for his post, Humphries backtracked:
I have and always will support Bruce hence #Gottadoyou. Now recognize I was too vague and sincerely apologize for the way this came across.
— Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) April 25, 2015
— Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) April 25, 2015
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