The world reacts to the brave reveal of Caitlyn Jenner
New York - Caitlyn Jenner's loved ones were among numerous well-wishers to support her coming out on Monday in Vanity Fair.
Her stepdaughter, Kim Kardashian West, tweeted: "How beautiful! Be happy, be proud, live life YOUR way!"
Caitlyn Jenner for Vanity Fair ?? Annie Leibovitz! How beautiful! Be happy, be proud, live life YOUR way! pic.twitter.com/39fryBwUqE
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 1, 2015
Khloe Kardashian declared: "We were given this life because you were strong enough to live it! I couldn't be prouder!!! Caitlyn ."
A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on Jun 1, 2015 at 9:46am PDT
Daughter Kendall Jenner also added "be free now pretty bird."
be free now pretty bird.
— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) June 1, 2015
A video posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on Jun 1, 2015 at 9:57am PDT
Among others to welcome Caitlyn — via her new Twitter account — were Lady Gaga...
Caitlyn, @Caitlyn_Jenner thanku for being a part of all of our lives & using your platform to change people's minds. pic.twitter.com/bFLjt98m2L
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 1, 2015
The beauty on the inside is now also on the outside. God bless you and the whole family for sharing it with us. ?? pic.twitter.com/bfO7aFRjbY
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 1, 2015
The White House re-tweeted Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser to President Barack Obama's sentiment, while Barack himself also congratualted her on her incredible journey.
Nice to meet you, @Caitlyn_Jenner. The brave choice to live as your authentic self is a powerful example to so many. https://t.co/Hbh3atbUOy
— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 1, 2015
It takes courage to share your story. https://t.co/Q7wWjV9Rxx
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2015
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization GLAAD promptly issued tips and terminology for referring to transgender people.
"By sharing her journey with the world, Caitlyn Jenner is accelerating acceptance of transgender people everywhere and reminds us all how important it is to live as your most authentic self," said Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD's president and CEO.
By sharing her journey with the world, @CaitIyn_Jenner is accelerating acceptance of transgender people everywhere http://t.co/DBTtyDgJGY
— Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) June 1, 2015
From the fashion world, designer Zac Posen offered his thoughts while Jesse Tyler Ferguson used Kim Kardashian West's famous Paper magazine cover as a reference to what he thought.
"Be who you are and feel beautiful. #CaitlynJenner in #ZacPosen ?? for @vanityfair #CallMeCaitlyn https://t.co/jKJHTRkinR
— Zac Posen (@Zac_Posen) June 1, 2015
#CaitlynJenner has truly broken the Internet. What a moment.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) June 1, 2015
Other celebs who wished Caitlyn well included Ellen DeGeneres, Lena Dunham and Anna Kendrick...
My hope for the world is that we can all be as brave as @Caitlyn_Jenner. pic.twitter.com/WlJmAjv4iv
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 1, 2015
A photo posted by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on Jun 1, 2015 at 10:33am PDT
Congratulations Caitlyn
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 1, 2015
Not everyone was so positive about Caitlyn's journey however as Nickelodeon star, Drake Bell and music producer Timbaland had something else to say.