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Music figures such as Russell Simmons and Questlove lauded Jenner’s determination.

Respect to @Caitlyn_Jenner. Beautiful, moving, inspiring speech tonight at the #Espys. We are a better people because of your courage.

— IG: @UncleRUSH (@UncleRUSH) July 16, 2015

All Respect Due @Caitlyn_Jenner #ESPYS

— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) July 16, 2015

Joan Lunden and Ty Pennington expressed support.

#ESPYS I don't care what you think of Caitlyn Jenner, you must admit she did a great job tonight on ESPYs.

— Joan Lunden (@JoanLunden) July 16, 2015

Just blown away by @Caitlyn_Jenner and her powerful speech at the #ESPYS What a women, what a hero. #bethechange

— Ty Pennington (@typennington) July 16, 2015

Actress Rosie Perez and model Lily Aldridge were complimentary.

Wow! Congratulations @Caitlyn_Jenner. Your best victory yet. Beautifully done. #Courage #Acceptance #LoveWins #LGBT @ESPYS @ABCNetwork @espn

— Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbklyn) July 16, 2015

I ??you @Caitlyn_Jenner

— Lily Aldridge (@LilyAldridge) July 16, 2015

Former professional football player Wade Davis is motivated by Jenner’s message.

Thks @Caitlyn_Jenner 4 \"inviting us in\". U didn't come out. Our shero was always there. The world wasn't safe. Ur helping change that #ESPYS

— Wade Davis II (@Wade_Davis28) July 16, 2015

ANd Kylie Jenner – Jenner’s daughter and a star on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” – was proud of her father.

Mine and Kendall's little tears of joy lol. I love my dad.

— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) July 16, 2015
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