Rugby League star, Keegan Hirst came out as gay last week – and now celebs are tweeting their congrats to the super hunky sports star.

The 27 year-old rugby player for Batley Bulldogs captain came out in a tell all interview with The Sunday Mirror, where he explained that even though he was a married with children – he was tormented with his huge secret.

“At first I couldn’t even say ‘I’m gay’ in my head, let alone out loud. Now I feel like I’m letting out a long breath that I’ve held in for a long time.”

“I had a wife and kids. I’ve been a builder, doorman, worked in factories – I play rugby. I tick every macho box. How could I be gay? I’m from Batley for goodness sake. No one is gay in Batley.”

“The only time I felt free of the torment was when I stepped on the rugby pitch. Now I feel free,” he concluded.

Lauding his bravery in coming out, A-Listers Emma Watson and Stephen Fry have tweeted their support for the athlete.

Emma Watson, Tom Daley and Garth Thomas all chimed in with well wishes.

Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation.

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015

…. Physical courage is courage in the face of physical pain, hardship, death or threat of death,

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015

while moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal or discouragement. @KeeganHirst #gotboth

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015

Good for you @KeeganHirst 🙂 #Respect #LoveWins

— Tom Daley (@TomDaley1994) August 17, 2015

I have given my support to @KeeganHirst days http://t.co/rORlGNnim4 is about him playing the game that defines who he is.#proud

— Gareth Thomas (@gareththomas14) August 16, 2015