Celebs (mostly) united in support of Caitlyn Jenner
Yesterday, the world was introduced to Caitlyn Jenner after her Vanity Fair cover and behind the scenes video were released online.
Naturally, social media went into meltdown, with millions of people eager to follow her new Twitter account, which broke the Guinness World Record for the quickest person to gain one million followers – Jenner managed it in just four hours (take that, Barack Obama)!
Among the media frenzy, plenty of celebrities took to Twitter to share their views on the announcement, and the response was overwhelmingly supportive.
The Kardashian and Jenner family tweeted their love.
now that's a cover. https://t.co/jPxSxMNwZ4
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) June 1, 2015
be free now pretty bird.
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) June 1, 2015
We were given this life because you were strong enough to live it! I couldn't be prouder!!! Caitlyn,… https://t.co/Ho5O6swM0V
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) June 1, 2015
And a whole host of other famous faces gave their opinions too.
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
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
Thank you @Caitlyn_Jenner for sharing the gift of your beautiful authentic self inside and out! pic.twitter.com/PZ8NTKR6M4
— Demi Moore (@justdemi) June 1, 2015
And yes, the ultimate form of shade is not spelling Caitlyn with the requisite family "K." #CallMeCaitlyn
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) June 1, 2015
Congratulations Caitlyn
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 1, 2015
insisting on a different ending to her story is EXACTLY what @Caitlyn_Jenner is doing. she is helping so many. BRAVA! @VanityFair
— Monica Lewinsky (she/her) (@MonicaLewinsky) June 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/tyrabanks/status/605421669260230657
#CaitlynJenner has truly broken the Internet. What a moment.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (he/him/his) (@jessetyler) June 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/LanceBass/status/605431437479804929
I'm proud of you, @Caitlyn_Jenner! The world loves you already. #CallMeCaitlyn #CaitlynJenner
— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) June 1, 2015
Congratulations @Caitlyn_Jenner on your rebirth. You've inspired so much intelligent dialogue and courage.
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) June 1, 2015
Unfortunately, not everyone was so positive. American performer Drake Bell tweeted (and promptly deleted) his thoughts, after precisely no-one asked:
There’s always one. Thankfully though, Drake is in the minority and Caitlyn has received a largely warm response. Go Caitlyn!
WORDS BY KARL HUGHES