Kris Jenner, Ellen DeGeneres, Laverne Cox, And Other Celebrities Share Support For Bruce Jenner
Bruce Jenner’s highly anticipated with Diane Sawyer has already become a major topic of discussion across America, and numerous celebrities have shared their support on social media.
Kris Jenner, the Olympian's ex-wife and mother of two of his children, called him a "hero" on Twitter.
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
Ellen DeGeneres said Jenner was "brave" for sharing his story.
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
Girls star Lena Dunham tweeted that she was feeling "protective."
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
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
Sir Elton John was one of the first stars to congratulate Jenner.
“It’s an incredibly brave thing to do, especially when you’re older,” the Grammy winner told Access Hollywood . “I admire [Jenner] for doing it and I support [Jenner] 100%.”
Known for blurring gender lines in the 1980s, Boy George said he applauded Jenner. "it actually makes me quite emotional. He has my 150% support in every way. I think that the whole transgender thing is the new frontier.”
“You have to be so brave to live this truth of who you are," said Oscar winner Patricia Arquette, whose sibling, Alexis, identifies as a trans woman.
"And if Mrs. Jenner is transitioning, I give all my support to her and love and appreciate everything she’s given to America. She’s fighting a fight for a lot of kids that are being kicked out of their own homes."
Andreja Pejic, who recently became the first trans model to get a feature story in Vogue magazine, told Access Hollywood, “All I can say is congratulations and best of luck. I think it’s pretty major.”
Jeffrey Tambor, who has garnered acclaim for playing a late in life trans woman on Amazon Prime's Transparent, said it was important to respect Jenner's individual journey.
"I don’t think we should say, ‘Oh, you have to come out this way, or you have to come out this way. It’s not fair," said the Emmy winner. "I wish Jenner happiness and an authentic life. "
h/t: EW
