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Celeb Tweets: Martina, Kobe, Bill Clinton and others react to NBA player Jason Collins coming out
Robbie Rogers @robbierogers I feel a movement coming.
Martina Navratilova @Martina Well done Jason Collins- you are a brave man. And a big man at that:) 1981 was the year for me- 2013 is the year for you:) Martina Navratilova @Martina It’s not easy to come out when one is still active- shouldn’t be an issue, but it is. That’s why so many don’t do it till after. 
Kobe BryantVerified account @kobebryant Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don’t suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU
Garrett Temple @GTemp14 
Ben Cohen @RugbyBenCohen Congrats and its Great to see NBA player Jason Collins comes out as gay, first active athlete in the USA big leagues!!! @StandUpFdn
Chris Kluwe @ChrisWarcraft Big kudos to @JasonCollins34. Living proof that your sexuality has nothing to do with your athletic ability
John Amaechi OBE @JohnAmaechi Congratulations to Jason – society couldn’t hope for a more eloquent & positive role model: buff.ly/10OvOMd
Bill Clinton @billclinton I’m proud to call Jason Collins a friend.
Dwayne Johnson @TheRock Being real & authentic is very powerful. Well done Jason Collins for having the courage to take a monumental step forward. #LiveReal
Ellen DeGeneres @TheEllenShow @NBA center @JasonCollins34 is the 1st out player on a US major league team. I’m overwhelmed by your bravery, Jason, & sending so much love.
Ricky Martin @ricky_martin I don’t know you personally @jasoncollins but… CONGRATULATIONS buddy! You are a brave man! I’m very bappy for you! #NBA #proud.
Rosie O’Donnell @Rosie Thank you Jason Collins – for being the first one – knocking down doors !!!
Bette Midler @BetteMidler NBA’s @JASONCOLLINS becomes first athlete of a major sport to announce he’s gay. What a brave, strong person he is to do so. Bravo.
Kathy Griffin @kathygriffin Hey @JasonCollins34 Inspired by your courage and leadership.
Chely Wright @chelywright Way to go!! @jasoncollins34 Really inspired by your courage! Xo c
Billie Jean King @BillieJKing am thrilled @JasonCollins34 was able to come out on his own terms and, as he put it, is ready to continue the conversation. This is a day of celebration for the LGBT community and for all of us. I look forward to the day when the news of anyone coming out, is a non-issue and once we reach that point we will know we have arrived.
GeorgeStephanopoulos @GStephanopoulos Jason Collins makes history. En route to LA for first interview. What should I ask?
Mardy Fish @MardyFish Good for you @jasoncollins34. Proud to call you my friend. Good luck with everything!
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FAEN says:
Fantastic to read all these supportive tweets. Particularly happy to see Andy Roddick respond. I have been disheartened that I rarely hear professional male tennis players speak out on homophobia, and/or marriage equality. We know there have to be gay players on the ATP Tour. It’s a shame they still don’t feel comfortable coming out. Maybe this would happen if the top players did speak out on this topic.
Anthony says:
I applaud his bravery. It’s still not an easy task to come out these days,let alone as an active NBA player. I wish him nothing but the best.
Charlie says:
I’m happy to see positive support for Jason. So glad that an active sports athlete has finally come out while they are still playing. Hopefully he won’t be the last.