Celebrities show support for Bruce Jenner

MANILA, Philippines – Celebrities took to social media to air their support for former Olympian Bruce Jenner, who spoke about his transition journey in an interview with Diane Sawyer on Friday, April 24. 

Ellen DeGeneres, Miley Cyrus, and Laverne Cox were among the ones who praised Bruce for his courage.

Check out their messages of support below:

Ellen DeGeneres

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

I’m glad he has supportive, loving children to help him through.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 25, 2015

Miley Cyrus

I LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!!

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 25, 2015

the part of Bruce special educating people on trans terms.This is a new world so we all have new things to learn never be embarrassed!

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 25, 2015

Ariana Grande

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

Abigail Breslin

Just saw the Bruce Jenner interview and it proved that the most important thing that defines us is love.

— Abigail Breslin (@yoabbaabba) April 25, 2015

Sam Smith

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

Sophia Bush

Bruce Jenner. What a brave thing you’ve done. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for shining a light on a struggle that hundreds of thousands of our friends and neighbors face. It took incredible guts and courage to share the most personal thing about your life, and your story, and your fear, and your truth. To say, “I’m me. It’s just who I am. As a human being.” Most of us wouldn’t show our best friends our browser history, and you let the whole world into your struggle and your identity. You may have saved a life tonight. Probably many. Hats off to you. #BruceJenner #BeKindBeKindBeKind #Brave

A photo posted by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush) on Apr 24, 2015 at 9:36pm PDT

Lena Dunham

Dear Stranger: if you’re making unkind Bruce Jenner jokes you have me to answer to. I seriously feel protective this week

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 22, 2015

Lady Gaga

I pray this Sawyer/Jenner interview will be met with compassion. This is an important world issue. #BeBraveEnoughToBeKind

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 24, 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

Busy Phillips

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

Debra Messing

Bruce Jenner-An American Hero yet again. You changed EVERYTHING tonight. Thank you. #brave #authentic #beautiful

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) April 25, 2015

Laverne Cox

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

Portia De Rossi

I know how difficult it is to come out but how much worse it is to live a lie. TY, Bruce for being so brave #BruceJennerABC

— Portia de Rossi (@portiaderossi) April 25, 2015

Mario Lopez

Bruce Jenner only confirms we’re all battling something. So let’s love each other & ourselves. God wants us to show respect & not judge…

— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) April 25, 2015

Maxene Magalona

I think Bruce Jenner, along w/ everyone else in this world, has the right to be who he/she really wants himself/herself to be! Much respect!

— Maxene Magalona (@maxenemagalona) April 25, 2015

Cheyenne Jackson

So much respect and compassion for Bruce Jenner. What a beautiful interview. Bravo Diane Sawyer.

— Cheyenne Jackson (@cheyennejackson) April 25, 2015

Sierra Boggess

Watching #BruceJennerABC and I am already crying. His bravery to be honest is just incredible. Wow wow wow

— Sierra Boggess (@sierraboggess) April 25, 2015

Paula Pell

Bruce Jenner just showed everyone what sweet human relief rains down when you speak your specific truths.

— Paula Pell (@perlapell) April 25, 2015

Kym Whitley

Go Bruce Jenner!

— Kym Whitley (@kymwhitley) April 25, 2015

Rosie O’Donnell

bruce jenner – just beautiful in every way – thank u for ur courage #inspiring

— Rosie (@Rosie) April 25, 2015

– Rappler.com

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