Robin Roberts, anchor of Good Morning America, came out publicly and officially for the first time via a Facebook post on Sunday, December 29. In the post, she thanked, among others, her girlfriend Amber for her support through the health and family troubles she has faced throughout recent years. Following the publication of the post, celebrities took to twitter to congratulate the famous television personality.
Here are the top twitter reactions to Robin Roberts' coming out:
Ellen DeGeneres
Good morning, America! Congratulations, @RobinRoberts.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 30, 2013
Wanda Sykes
Good morning @RobinRoberts "Go on with your bad self!" Xoxo
— Official Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) December 30, 2013
Russell Simmons
Sending good thoughts to Robin Roberts. #LoveIsLove
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 29, 2013
Gio Benitez
A wonderful message of reflection and gratitude from @RobinRoberts: http://t.co/5vaug9ba3S
— Gio Benitez (@GioBenitez) December 29, 2013
Lance Bass
Xoxoxoxoxoxo @robinroberts
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) December 29, 2013
Michelle Obama
.@RobinRoberts, I am so happy for you and Amber! You continue to make us all proud. -mo
— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) December 30, 2013
Chely Wright
Big love and respect to you, @RobinRoberts ! #equality #pride
— Chely Wright (@chelywright) December 29, 2013
Thomas Roberts
Hey @RobinRoberts here is to a fantastic 2014! Onward & Upward! Congrats to you and Amber!
— Thomas Roberts (@ThomasARoberts) December 29, 2013
Rosie
Robin Roberts comes out, thanks 'long time girlfriend' in Facebook post http://t.co/krvYT00oI7” - ONLY LOVE 2 ROBIN ROBERTS #courage&truth❤️
— Rosie (@Rosie) December 29, 2013
Jason Collins
So proud and happy for @RobinRoberts - I wish you all the love and joy in the world. XO
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) December 30, 2013