Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith And More Tweet In Support Of Bruce Jenner
Last night (April 24), Bruce Jenner appeared on ABC News’ 20/20 to speak about her transition into a woman for the first time. As her story unfolded on national television, celebrities ranging from Miley Cyrus to Lady Gaga and Sam Smith tweeted their support.
“We have the chance to write this moment in history together,” Gaga said. “Let’s empower people like Bruce all over the world by being loving & not mean.”
Jenner’s interview with host Diane Sawyer was both heartbreaking and empowering to watch. She says that when she was hailed as the world’s greatest athlete, after having sailed through the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics, she was confused with living life as a man but having the “the soul of a woman.” She also insisted, though, on not being so self-serious during the interview: “We have to keep a sense of humor about this, okay?”
Jenner also said that Kim Kardashian was the most supportive of her children, in part because Kanye West encouraged her to embrace Jenner’s journey: “I can be married to the most beautiful woman in the world, and I am. I can have the most beautiful little daughter in the world, and I have that. But I’m nothing if I can’t be me, if I can’t be true to myself.”
Between that story and the outpouring of support online, celebrities have shown how to provide, as Ariana Grande called it, “a more loving, supportive, SAFE/non judgemental [sic] place.”
See the celebrity tweets in support of Bruce Jenner below.
Jennifer Lopez
Once a champion always a champion. #BruceJenner #transgender #beyourself #loveyourself #LoveIsLove
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) April 25, 2015
Miley Cyrus
?゚メヨ?゚メヨ?゚メヨI LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!! ?゚メヨ?゚メヨ?゚メヨ
— 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
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
#BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery.❤️
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) 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
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
Macklemore
I am inspired by anyone sharing their truth in the face of judgement and fear. Bruce Jenner is a brave human.
— Macklemore (@macklemore) April 25, 2015
Jimmy Fallon
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. #BruceJenner #Brave
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) April 25, 2015
Jojo
Pia Mia
Some people are born with the strength to endure like no other and the power to change the world. #brucejenner
— Pia Mia (@princesspiamia) April 25, 2015
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