Bruce Jenner supported on social media by Kardashians, other celebrities

Bruce Jenner's family joined other celebrities and entertainment personalities on social media congratulating the former Olympic champion for announcing publicly, "for all intents and purposes, I am a woman."

'Couldn't be a more proud daughter,' writes Jenner's stepdaughter Kourtney on Twitter

Jonathan Ore CBC News Posted: Apr 25, 2015 1:04 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 26, 2015

Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner joined other celebrities and entertainment personalities in voicing their support for their father Bruce Jenner, who said, 'for all intents and purposes, I am a woman' on an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer. (John Sciulli/Getty)

Bruce Jenner's family joined other celebrities and entertainment personalities on social media congratulating the formerOlympic champion for announcing publicly,"for all intents and purposes, I am a woman."

In a long-awaited interview, which as televised Friday with ABC's Diane Sawyer, Jenner said he has always been confused about his gender identity. Early in the interview, Jenner took out his ponytail to let his long hair flow behind him.

Jenner's family, the omnipresent Kardashians, voiced their support on social media, where their audience includes millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram.

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.
—@KrisJenner

..this isn't about me. I'm so proud of you, Dad. You are so brave. My beautiful Hero.
—@KylieJenner

so very proud of you, my hero.
—@KendallJenner

Your honesty has opened the doors for others to be courageous and live an authentic life! #respect #hero #family pic.twitter.com/SNhN8pgrh5
—@KimKardashian

Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros
—@khloekardashian

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.
—@kourtneykardash

Other actors, celebrities and members of Hollywood elite added their congratulations and support to Jenner, including Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres and transgender actor LaverneCox.

Sending lots of love and support to #BruceJenner and their family tonight. It is always brave to stand in one's truth. Congrats darling.
—@Lavernecox

"All of us deserve the right to be loved for who we are ". Bravo #BruceJenner
—@Oprah

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.
—@ladygaga

I've interviewed #BruceJenner many times, and I'm in his corner. I support him & offer my respect.
—@kingsthings

Bruce Jenner is a beautiful, brave human being. Sending him lots of love. He's saving lives and opening minds tonight.
—@TheEllenShow

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.
—@RobLowe

One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. #BruceJenner #Brave
—@jimmyfallon

bruce jenner is beautiful we all need to commit to making this world a more loving, supportive, SAFE /non judgemental place to be ourselves
—@ArianaGrande

Absolutely flawed at how courageous and brave Bruce Jenner is. So inspiring and so powerful. Shame on anyone who dare judge x
—@samsmithworld

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