
Bruce Jenner appeared on 20/20 on Friday (April 24) in a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer during which he revealed that he is a transgender woman.
During the interview, Jenner said “For all intents and purposes, I am a woman.” Jenner also revealed that stepdaughter Kim Kardashian’s husband Kanye West was instrumental in helping her acceptance of the transition.
In the wake of the interview, a number of pop stars and celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Kesha and more, have taken to social media to show their support for Jenner.
Bruce Jenner’s Family Responds to ’20/20′ Interview
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
#BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery.?
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) 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
Thank you #BruceJenner. Your testimony will make this world a better place.
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) 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
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
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. #BruceJenner #Brave
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) April 25, 2015
too many people live in fear of becoming who they are. i’m so happy for Bruce Jenner. this will spread so much awareness and acceptance 🙂
— camEEla cabeYo (@camilacabello97) 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
nevertheless this is mind blowing. a revelation. and necessary and overdue. this is astonishingly brave. #BruceJenner.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 25, 2015
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We are witnessing history. This is beautiful to watch. #BruceJennerABC
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 25, 2015
Way to go Bruce. #Acceptance #beyourself
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) April 25, 2015