( CNN ) When Bruce Jenner told ABC 's Diane Sawyer and the world on Friday night that `` Yes , for all intents and purposes , I 'm a woman , '' the declaration was n't particularly surprising . Paparazzi have been stalking the former Olympic champion for months , breathlessly documenting his increasingly feminine appearance down to his lip gloss , pierced ears and French manicure . The social media reaction ? A cheer , a shrug -- and not much else . Except the occasional prod at Jenner also being Republican . Of course , Jenner 's family owned the moment , being the reality TV mavens they are -- the Jenners and the Kardashians . `` So very proud of you , my hero , '' tweeted daughter Kendall Jenner . His other daughter Kylie Jenner expressed mixed emotions . `` Understandingly , this has been very hard for me . You will hear what I have to say when I 'm ready to but ... this is n't about me . I 'm so proud of you , Dad . You are so brave . My beautiful Hero , '' she said on Twitter . Ex-wife Kris Jenner was equally supportive . `` 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 , '' she said . Stepdaughters Kim , Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian also joined the family chorus . `` Love is the courage to live the truest , best version of yourself . Bruce is love . I love you Bruce . # ProudDaughter , '' Kim tweeted . `` Just finished watching the # BruceJennerInterview with the family . Bruzer , I 'm soooo proud of you ! Dads really are heros ❤️ , '' Khloé said on Twitter . `` Could n'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 said . The entertainment industry was quick to embrace the news . Lady Gaga has long supported lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender issues . `` We have the chance to write this moment in history together , '' she tweeted . `` Let 's empower people like Bruce all over the world by being loving & not mean.💗 '' Transgender actress Laverne Cox of `` Orange is the New Black '' gave a shout out . `` Sending lots of love and support to # BruceJenner and their family tonight , '' she tweeted . `` It is always brave to stand in one 's truth . Congrats darling . '' The Jenner interview was a key moment for advocacy groups like GLAAD and the National Center for Transgender Equality , thrusting LGBT issues into the spotlight . `` Today , millions of people learned that someone they know is transgender , '' GLAAD tweeted . `` Welcome , # BruceJenner , '' Trans Equality tweeted . `` Thank you for your courage and bravery . '' As with all things , public opinion is hardly unanimous and social media only represents the views of those who post . Still , there were few detractors . One man used an Old Testament Bible verse as the basis for his stance . `` GOP Logic : Bruce Jenner is not Gay ... but Transgender , '' Benny said on Twitter . `` Still forbidden by the Bible but we cherrypick . '' This woman was n't sure what to make of Jenner 's announcement . `` Still confused about Bruce Jenner becoming a woman ... , '' tweeted HugHey . And what would a social media event be without a good dose of humor . Many folks seemed to be more intrigued by Jenner 's announcement that he 's Republican than him coming out as a woman . `` I accept that Bruce Jenner is a Republican and wish him happiness , even if I ca n't understand it , '' said Johnny McNulty . `` I 'll accept Bruce Jenner 's choice to live how he wants much easier than leftists will accept his politics , '' CounterMoonbat said on twitter . And this final nugget from Bibi . `` Bruce Jenner : *comes out as a woman* . `` Everyone : `` Yas girl , slay '' `` Bruce Jenner : *comes out as a republican* . Everyone : `` disgusting ''
Social media largely supports Bibi . More people seemed intrigued that he 's a Republican .