“I identify as female,” said Jenner in his long-anticipated interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC last night. “That’s hard for Bruce Jenner to say. Why? I don’t want to disappoint people.”

In the 2 hours, Jenner told how his* wife Kris reacted to the transition, how he has dealt with tabloid sensationalism and his plans for the future. “What I am doing is going to do some good,” Jenner said, “and we’re going to change the world. I really, firmly believe that.”

Media outlets and fellow celebrities are applauding the former Olympian and reality TV star for having the courage to come out amid the media-circus that constantly follows the Kardashian-Jenner Clan. HIs family members tweeted:

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

so very proud of you, my hero.

— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) April 25, 2015

Love is the courage to live the truest, best version of yourself. Bruce is love. I love you Bruce. #ProudDaughter pic.twitter.com/7ZJ6FuMHfU

— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) April 25, 2015

Other reactions online:

“All of us deserve the right to be loved for who we are “. Bravo #BruceJenner

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 25, 2015

❤️ the part of Bruce special educating people on trans terms.This is a new world so we all have new things to learn never be embarrassed!

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 25, 2015

I LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!!

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 25, 2015

#BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery.❤️

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 25, 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

Sending lots of love and support to #BruceJenner and their family tonight. It is always brave to stand in one’s truth. Congrats darling.

— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) April 25, 2015

*Note: Jenner is yet to specify preferred gender pronouns or a new name. Jenner told Sawyer to use male pronouns for the time being.