Editor's note: This story refers to Bruce Jenner with his birth name and male pronouns, because he has not yet indicated that he prefers a new name or pronoun.
Following Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer Friday night, in which he announced his transgender status and decision to transition to a woman, many celebrities took to Twitter to share thoughts of support and kindness.
Several stars, including Lady Gaga and Jimmy Fallon, lauded the former Olympian for his bravery. Jenner's ex-wife, along with many of Jenner's children and stepchildren, also tweeted messages of support and love for their father.
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I LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!! — Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 25, 2015
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
#BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery.— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) 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
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
However, Kim Kardashian's ex-husband and Washington Wizards basketball player Kris Humphries was widely slammed for a tweet that some say was critical of Jenner's transition. Humphries later apologized.
Man, I'm glad I got out when I did. #Gottadoyou— Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) April 25, 2015