Check Out The Enormous Support for Bruce Jenner from Celebs on Twitter

For the transgender people watching the Bruce Jenner interview and wondering whether the country is ready for greater acceptance, the outpouring of support on Twitter was encouraging.

Huge names in entertainment, media, sports, and politics all took to Twitter after the brave coming out interview by Bruce Jenner on Friday. People we know by just one name, from Oprah to Gaga, were not shy about showing their love for Jenner. See a selection of those tweets below.

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

"All of us deserve the right to be loved for who we are ". Bravo #BruceJenner — Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 25, 2015

oh my god - the mom esther - such grace ... this is so emotionally full - thank u diane - abc - bruce - all #abc2020 #AMEN #openHEARTED — Rosie (@Rosie) 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

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

#BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery.❤️ — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 25, 2015

I support you #BruceJenner. Courageous and true to yourself. I hope the world gives you the love and respect you deserve. — Matt Bomer (@MattBomer) April 25, 2015

Bruce Jenner. Being human is the most brave thing you can do. Let's give all transgendered the freedom, love and respect that we all expect. — Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 25, 2015

An historic, milestone moment for our culture, a big national conversation & a brave move towards self-realization for #brucejenner. L❤️VE! — Ross Mathews (@helloross) April 25, 2015

Way to go #BruceJennerABC for living your truth — Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) April 25, 2015

On the verge of tears - what a huge day for Bruce Jenner, the trans* community, and the world. Congratulations all! — Troye Sivan (@troyesivan) April 25, 2015

As a person who has struggled with my gender identity for my entire life, I can't tell you how my heart is pouring with gratitude to Bruce.. — Chris Crocker (@ChrisCrocker) April 25, 2015

So much love for you #BruceJenner from the whole #TransparentTV family! — Jill Soloway (@jillsoloway) April 25, 2015

if u can't see that having the strength to be exactly who u are is the most refreshingly beautiful thing to bless this planet, then goodbye. — McKayla Maroney (@McKaylaMaroney) April 25, 2015

#BruceJenner ur courage is inspiring. U have not only given strength 2 those who r transgender, u have inspired so many of us 2 be who we r — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 25, 2015

Very proud of the support for Bruce Jenner. You don't get Olympic medals without bravery and guts, and Bruce once again proves to have both. — Avan Jogia (@AvanJogia) April 25, 2015

I'm so proud of Bruce Jenner - now you see the true Olympian! #goldmedals4areason #transpride #inspiration — Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) April 25, 2015

Kudos to Diane Sawyer #BruceJennerABC taking high road. This is worthy news, not a drop of tabloid — Diana Nyad (@diananyad) April 25, 2015

So much respect and compassion for Bruce Jenner. What a beautiful interview. Bravo Diane Sawyer. — Cheyenne Jackson (@cheyennejackson) April 25, 2015

NEW VIDEO just went LIVE **********My Thoughts on Bruce Jenner********** https://t.co/6QR16CLAo7 pic.twitter.com/pXKX8gSeQr — Gigi (@TheGigiGorgeous) April 25, 2015

I think what Jenner is doing is as strong and courageous as winning the decathlon. Where's the confusion? — Garry Shandling (@GarryShandling) April 25, 2015

We love you #brucejenner. Welcome to our beautiful family. — Our Lady J (@ourladyj) April 25, 2015

Go Jenner. Much love and support to you on this journey! We love you! — sia (@Sia) April 25, 2015

We are witnessing history. This is beautiful to watch. #BruceJennerABC — Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 25, 2015

Thank you #BruceJenner. Your testimony will make this world a better place. — Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) 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

#BruceJenner we learn from you to be courageous, funny and to be our authentic self. With love and Go For It! — Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) April 25, 2015

Bruce Jenner. What a brave thing you've done. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for shining a light on… https://t.co/e434QGUpOx — Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) April 25, 2015

Oh! I am reminded of one of my favorite Shakespeare quotes! "And this above all, to thine own self be true..." Well done, Bruce Jenner! — Busy Philipps (@Busyphilipps25) April 25, 2015

Watching #BruceJenner come forward. Such courage, such humanity. It's so very nice to meet her. — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) April 25, 2015

In my life I dont believe I've ever seen anything as vulnerable & courageous as what I'm watching @brucejenner doing. True #americanhero — Adam Shankman (@adammshankman) April 25, 2015

I remember eating Wheaties as a kid and hoping one day I would grow up to be like Bruce Jenner. I still do. — Greg Berlanti (@GBerlanti) April 25, 2015

March on #BruceJenner #yolo & you need 2B authentic & BE you. It is never too late. Kudos this was a TECTONIC shift in understanding #lgbt — Thomas Roberts (@ThomasARoberts) April 25, 2015

"The day will come when we all hear a voice. A time and place when we make a choice." Much love to #BruceJenner — Billy Gilman (@BillyGilman) April 25, 2015

#BruceJenner is truly the trans story heard around the world. Conversation is everywhere and you will change many lives with your courage — Daniel Franzese (@WhatsupDanny) April 25, 2015

Love the bravery of Bruce Jenner! Feel his story so much as a gay man that searched for his own identity for so long #brucejennerinterview — Tyler Glenn (@tylerinacoma) April 25, 2015