Caitlyn Jenner was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night.
During her moving speech, Caitlyn said, “trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect, and from that respect comes a more compassionate community, a more empathetic society, and a better world for all of us.”
Here is how some notable names responded to Caitlyn’s speech and award on Twitter:
PHOTOS: ESPYS 2015: Caitlyn Jenner’s Big Night
Just caught @Caitlyn_Jenner‘s speech at the #ESPYS. So deeply moved. I feel like an historic moment happened for my community tonight. Thanx
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 16, 2015
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
Wow! Congratulations @Caitlyn_Jenner. Your best victory yet. Beautifully done. #Courage #Acceptance #LoveWins #LGBT @ESPYS @ABCNetwork @espn
— Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbklyn) July 16, 2015
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
Mine and Kendall’s little tears of joy lol. I love my dad.
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) July 16, 2015
I see all your tweets!! Lol I love you guys!!! â¤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Â
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) July 16, 2015
I â¤ï¸Âyou @Caitlyn_Jenner
— Lily Aldridge (@LilyAldridge) July 16, 2015
All Respect Due @Caitlyn_Jenner #ESPYS
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) July 16, 2015
PHOTOS: ESPYs 2015: Red Carpet Arrivals
— Jesse Spero
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