Bruce Jenner - H 2015
AP Images/InvisionBruce Jenner came out as transgender during an interview with ABC’s Diane Sawyer on Friday, leaving Hollywood abuzz.
“For all intents and purposes, I am a woman,” the former Olympic gold-medal winner said during the 20/20 segment. “My whole life has been getting me ready for this.”
A number of his family members shared their thoughts on Twitter following the sit-down. Stepdaughter Kim Kardashian wrote that Jenner’s “honesty has opened the doors for others to be courageous and live an authentic life,” while ex-wife Kris Jenner tweeted: “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.”
Many Hollywood notables weighed in on social media as well, and their tweets can be seen below.
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I pray this Sawyer/Jenner interview will be met with compassion. This is an important world issue. #BeBraveEnoughToBeKind
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 24, 2015
Way to go Bruce. #Acceptance #beyourself
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) 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 (@samsmithworld) 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
How free Bruce must feel!!! A huge impact on culture was made tonight, for good! Game changer! Thank you Bruce & @DianeSawyer
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) 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
TEAM BRUCE https://t.co/9DhMnCb5QS
— Josh Peck (@PortableShua) April 25, 2015
Didn’t Bruce Jenner kill someone, like, three weeks ago?
— Leigh Whannell (@LWhannell) April 25, 2015
In the favorable column, I had an excuse to sit home and watch Bruce Jenner on the tv and cry a few tears for hope, faith and love.
— julieplec (@julieplec) April 25, 2015
Bruce Jenner is courageous https://t.co/Q6MXR8GUra
— Courtney Stodden (@CourtneyStodden) April 25, 2015
Bruce Jenner-An American Hero yet again. You changed EVERYTHING tonight. Thank you. #brave #authentic #beautiful
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) April 25, 2015
Was it about ratings? Irrelevant. Using TV to speak out intelligently and compassionately about a very difficult subject. Thank God. #bruce
— Bo Burnham (@boburnham) April 25, 2015
Bruce Jenner = Courage
— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) April 25, 2015
I am inspired by anyone sharing their truth in the face of judgement and fear. Bruce Jenner is a brave human.
— Macklemore (@macklemore) April 25, 2015
Just imagine how brave you have to be to admit to being a transgender and a conservative in the same interview! Proud of Bruce Jenner#bekind
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) April 25, 2015
So much love for Bruce Jenner!
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) April 25, 2015
I watched, I cried, I’m smiled. Love you, Bruce Jenner. You saved some lives tonight and hopefully opened some minds #BruceJennerInterview
— Heather Matarazzo (@HeatherMatarazz) April 25, 2015
#Brave Truly inspiring seeing Bruce speak his truth tonight. #Inspired May you all feel the comfort of being yourself pic.twitter.com/cYopBbku66
— Laura Vandervoort (@Vandiekins22) April 25, 2015
“Everyone deserves to be loved for who they are.” -Bruce Jenner. Such a powerful interview tonight. #teambrucejenner
— Crystal Hefner (@crystalhefner) April 25, 2015
The truth shall set you free. Bruce Jenner is a winner.
— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) April 25, 2015
Bruce Jenner. Being human is the most brave thing you can do. Let’s give all transgendered the freedom, love and respect that we all expect.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 25, 2015
@DianeSawyer Well done with Bruce Jenner! #respectful #Sensitive
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 25, 2015
I respect Bruce Jenner so much! What he’s done takes so much courage x
— Cara Delevingne (@Caradelevingne) April 25, 2015
@DianeSawyer BEAUTIFUL JOB TONIGHT! SO PROUD OF BRUCE! WISH HIM ALL THE LOVE & HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD! #BruceJennerABC #GLEE
— Dot-Marie Jones (@dotmariejones) April 25, 2015
Honestly s/os to Bruce Jenner man glad he’s happy able to be who he is/comfortable with himself.Everybody’s got a right to be happy
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) April 25, 2015
Congrats to Bruce Jenner for accomplishing the greatest feat: sharing a story that made Kim Kardashian seem likeable. #yougottaworkitgirl
— Nikki Glaser (@NikkiGlaser) April 25, 2015
Biggest take away from tonight – Bruce Jenner is a republican??
— Valerie Bertinelli (@Wolfiesmom) April 25, 2015
Everybody needs to leave Bruce Jenner alone. Who gives a fuck?!?
— DIRT NAAAASTY BABY (@SimonRex) April 25, 2015
The most shocking thing about Bruce Jenner’s interview w Diane Sawyer is that he’s a voting Republican…#What?
— David Alan Grier (@davidalangrier) April 25, 2015
Impressed by Bruce Jenner and his family’s support. God bless them all
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) April 25, 2015
BRAVO, Bruce Jenner. Very proud of you tonight.
— Jeri Ryan (@JeriLRyan) April 25, 2015
So far i like bruce jenner more than all of the kardashians combined.
— David Spade (@DavidSpade) 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
Bruce Jenner. What a brave thing you’ve done. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for shining a light on… https://t.co/e434QGUpOx
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) April 25, 2015
Bruce is so awesome. Brave as fuck.
— Rob Huebel (@robhuebel) April 25, 2015
Oh! I am reminded of one of my favorite Shakespeare quotes! “And this above all, to thine own self be true…” Well done, Bruce Jenner!
— Busy Philipps (@Busyphilipps25) April 25, 2015
S/O to Bruce Jenner, I know him , support him. He is a good person!! That’s all that matters!
— Baron Davis (@Baron_Davis) April 25, 2015
I love you, Bruce Jenner.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 25, 2015
Dog! Why didn’t the Kardashians support Bruce Jenner and come on TV? #ColdBlooded
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) April 25, 2015
I remember eating Wheaties as a kid and hoping one day I would grow up to be like Bruce Jenner. I still do.
— Greg Berlanti (@GBerlanti) April 25, 2015
#BruceJennerABC says when you think of me just be open minded Bruce my guess you opened minds &… https://t.co/y9JoJo68nQ
— Gayle King (@GayleKing) April 25, 2015
I became a new person when I came out of the closet. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. Congrats to Bruce for living his truth.
— Fortune Feimster (@fortunefunny) April 25, 2015
I’m so proud of Bruce Jenner – now you see the true Olympian! #goldmedals4areason #transpride #inspiration
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) April 25, 2015
The Bruce Jenner interview was so inspiring. What an amazing journey he’s on.
— Ashley Benson (@AshBenzo) April 25, 2015
I LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!!
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 25, 2015
bruce jenner is beautiful we all need to commit to making this world a more loving, supportive, SAFE /non judgemental place to be ourselves
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) April 25, 2015
