Ahead of Bruce Jenner's bombshell interview with Diane Sawyer on Friday night in which the Olympian-turned-reality star revealed "I am a woman," the doting dad gathered all of his children in a room and braced them for what he was about to tell the world.
"The reactions were varied," Jenner told Sawyer. "Because the kids are all very protective."
While Khloe "had the toughest time with it," Jenner says that "Kim has been, by far, the most accepting and easiest to talk to about it."
After the interview aired, Kim posted to her 30.6 million Instagram followers:
"Love is the courage to live the truest, best version of yourself. Bruce is love. I love you Bruce. #ProudDaughter"
Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros ❤️
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) April 25, 2015
Understandingly, this has been very hard for me. You will hear what I have to say when I'm ready to but...
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) April 25, 2015
..this isn't about me. I'm so proud of you, Dad. You are so brave. My beautiful Hero.
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) April 25, 2015
so very proud of you, my hero.
— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) April 25, 2015
Couldn't be a more proud daughter. With courage and bravery, let's change the world. I am honored to stand by Bruce's side and support him.
— Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) April 25, 2015
You have always been a role model to me and now more than ever, I look up to you. LOVE YOU‼️‼️👐👐
— ROBERT KARDASHIAN (@robkardashian) April 25, 2015
Not only was I able to call him my husband for 25 years and father of my children, I am now able to call him my hero.
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) April 25, 2015#BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery.❤️
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 25, 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
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💖💖💖💖💖💖I LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) 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
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
I love you, Bruce Jenner.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 25, 2015
bruce jenner - just beautiful in every way - thank u for ur courage #inspiring
— Rosie (@Rosie) April 25, 2015
watching bruce makes me realize how gay i am - a glam room and little black dress ... not this woman #BRUCEisBOSS
— Rosie (@Rosie) 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, 2015SEE ALSO: BRUCE JENNER INTERVIEW: 'I am a woman'
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