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Celebrities React to Anderson Cooper Coming Out

5:05 pm, July 2nd, 2012

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Celebrities are taking to Twitter to praise Anderson Cooper after he officially came out as a gay man in a thoughtful letter to political blogger and friend Andrew Sullivan on Monday.

Here are some of the thoughts from stars about Cooper’s decision to come out:

Neil Patrick Harris: “Good for you, @AndersonCooper. You’re awesome.”

Kristen Bell: “A bold and beautiful statement by someone who is smarter than all of us, journalist @andersoncooper.”

Jesse Tyler Ferguson: “One of the reasons I look up to my friend @andersoncooper is his amazing eloquence. Very proud of him!”

Ellen DeGeneres: “I’m proud of you, @AndersonCooper.”

Tyra Banks: “Congrats for sharing your truth @andersoncooper. You’ll always be the Silver Fox!”

Russell Simmons: “Happy for Anderson Cooper…”

Marlee Matlin: “Bravo @andersoncooper! xo M.”

Sarah Hyland: “Women across nation are grieving that Gloria Vanderbilt will never be there motherinlaw. So proud of @andersoncooper. You silver fox you :)”

Kelly Ripa: “So proud of you @andersoncooper. Always have been, always will be.”

Mindy Kaling: “I don’t care, I’m still gonna make a run at Anderson Cooper.”

Mia Farrow: “In a perfect world, I don’t think it’s anyone else’s business – Anderson Cooper.”

Kathy Griffin posted a photo of her and Cooper, along with the tweet, ”Here I am w/ my friend @andersoncooper who I’m so proud of.”

NeNe Leakes: “That did it…Now I really love @andersoncooper.”

Lance Bass: “What a classy guy.”

Joan Rivers: “@AndersonCooper came out! So, THAT’S why he never wanted to date me! I would’ve loved having Gloria Vanderbilt as my mother-in-law.”

Michael McKean: “Anderson Cooper helps us move ‘what shouldn’t matter’ closer to ‘what doesn’t matter. #someday.’”

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  • http://www.facebook.com/wendyokoopaml1 Amy L Mccluskey-murphy

    he’s still a funny, intelligent brilliant human being. I am not going to cease watching AC.

  • Anonymous

    Well who didn’t know he was gay. It’s really too bad that famous gays have to announce it but famous straights do not.

  • cheryl

    Yes, we already knew! I like that he made it public because it may help others!

  • Anonymous

    Nobody’s business but his.

  • Nlhall43

    I have always liked Anderson,and always will.

  • Kaylee

    Is anyone straight anymore!?!?! This is so disgusting

  • Claire

    Its kind of sad that AC felt the need to go public. I go about my life each and every day and the thought of identifying my sexual preference to anyone never enters my mind. This freedom should be a right enjoyed by everyone. Let’s start living our lives well by caring less about what goes on behind closed doors.

  • Marvaseaton16

    What people do in their private life is there business there shouldn’t be anything dramatic about it.

  • Randomlibra

    Your hate is disgusting.

  • Chris

    Who cares….I mean I wish no one cared what a persons sexuality was….I want it to be a non-event

  • Vortextempest

    You pea brained people that left comments about no one caring and its private, no one necessarily wants to announce it but it helps those that are being taunted and bullied or may need a positive role model to know that there are indeed others out there like them and that they can lead productive and successful lives. Get over yourselves and let someone else do something good for others.I wish growing up there had been more gays in the media, it would have made it easier for me to come to terms sooner. Put yourselves in the shoes of another before posting something ignorant on here because if you had a clue about what its like to have to grow up hearing that who you are is wrong and a sin then you wouldn’t post anything at all like you’re posting.

  • crmomof2

    I guess that I missed something. I thought that it was a know fact that he is gay. I think that he is an intelligent, competent, objective journalist. His sexual orientation is his to own. I respected him prior to ” coming out” and will continue do so.

  • EnoughAnnoucementsJustGoLiveIt

    Ok…so lets get this straight..no pun intended.
    If a person is not celebrating anothers gayism…they are of no use to the Gay community?
    That is BullS#@t.
    Does not mean they don’t give to AIDS foundations or help others in need.
    What is wrong with this picture people?
    I have a gay brother I work with and adore. But come on just stiring up crap that does not need to be stirred up…Go live your lives..people will figure it out as you carry on with with partners and such.
    It is the annoucements that anger the ignorant…Can’t you see that already.
    Pretty obvious who lives gay and who does not…Stop making a big deal and niether will anyone else. I truly like Anderson and have always known he was gay…does not change that I like him.

  • GIAM34

    Help others with WHAT?
    Maybe it would hextrosexuals to come out constantly with annoucments about their sexual preferences.
    See how stupid that sounds.

  • Lacatro

    DUH!

  • Anonymous

    hey anderson, so what I still think you are a smart, handsome sexy fellow.

  • KathyK

    The only thing disgusting is your comment!!!

  • D. Martin

    I gotta agree with you on this…and Mia Farrow’s comment. If he’s happy about coming out then I’m happy for him. It doesn’t matter to me one way or the other. He’s still a smart sexy guy and I love his show and when he’s filling in with Kelly Rippa. He’s great. But “in a perfect world” no one should have to state their sexual preference because it’s nobody’s business. It should make no difference one way or the other. I think – as a society – we have started giving too much of ourselves away.

  • Rockstar9340

    I agree 100%

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1140040897 Robert Schiele

    I was a little surprised to see this story apparently become the big deal it has. I’ll give Cooper props for coming out, sure, but could there have been more than a few dozen people in the country who weren’t already pretty sure he’s gay?

  • Gay45

    There are plenty of people who get bullied for a host of reason’s. Come on already.
    If we lend ourselves to making a big deal on issues than the bullies will continue…Stop it.

  • Vortextempest

    you picked out just one piece of what im trying to say. it will help SOME people who are getting bullied and others who are not as well. all in all its a very positive thing.

  • Vortextempest

    You pea brained people that left comments about no one caring and its private, no one necessarily wants to announce it but it helps those that are being taunted and bullied or may need a positive role model to know that there are indeed others out there like them and that they can lead productive and successful lives. Get over yourselves and let someone else do something good for others.I wish growing up there had been more gays in the media, it would have made it easier for me to come to terms sooner. Put yourselves in the shoes of another before posting something ignorant on here because if you had a clue about what its like to have to grow up hearing that who you are is wrong and a sin then you wouldn’t post anything at all like you’re posting.

  • Randomlibra

    Really? Hating fellow humans and calling them disgusting is okay, but if someone has a different opinion than you, and finds your morals disgusting, it isn’t alright? Now you are a disgusting hypocrite. Stock up on that SPF 3000.

  • Chris

    Funny how judgmental you are. Just because people post something contrary to your opinion they have no clue on the situation? Nice.

    Bullies don’t need gay people to bully, they need someone, anyone to bully to make them self feel good about themselves. It’s not a “Gay” issue, it’s not a prejudice issue it’s a bully issue.

    I want Anderson being gay to be a non-issue so that we know we have moved on beyond caring who is gay or not. To me it has no relevance on whether a human being is a decent and good person.

    Anderson seems to be a good role model…where as someone like John Travolta is a horrible lie living role model (or from all the reports is sure seems) to the gay and straight world.

    Sorry, I will just go back to be pea brained and ignorant and whatever you think.

  • http://igethair.com/ Mickir

    Kristen Bell: “A bold and beautiful statement by someone who is smarter than all of us, journalist @andersoncooper.”

  • Carla

    Dammit he was suppose to father my kids lol jk he’s still hot

  • tetris

    What’s the difference if gays come out in the open or not???Big deal,huh.

  • tetris

    totally agree with your opinion. There’s no need for gays to be forced to open themselves up to the public so as to be accepted?! Being gay is just as natural as being a girl or a boy.

  • Chris

    Great point….”giving too much of ourselves away”

  • Anonymous

    Except kids are bullied into killing themselves or others for being different. Then it’s not private any longer. Kids need to know that they can have a better life no matter who or what they are. Being gay shouldn’t be a death sentence.

  • Anonymous

    He can still father your children just not in the ‘natural’ way lol

  • Anonymous

    And by natural I mean intercourse..I don’t want anyone ganging up on me and saying ‘Oh are you saying guy on guy sex isn’t natural’?!

  • Claire

    Thanks Chris! I couldn’t have attempted to say this better myself. Very well put.

  • Inknowwhatyoudid

    I agree MsJoanne, but as long as ADULTS do not teach their kids how to treat other people, it’s always going to be an issue.

  • Anonymous

    Unfortunately, that’s true. Another generation or three and everyone will be like, Why was this ever a big deal?

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