Bruce Jenner’s Mom: I’m More Proud Of His Transition Than His Olympic Medals

[big_dog]

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Source: The New York Post

Bruce Jenner’s mother, Esther, says she supports the former Olympian “whole-heartedly” as Bruce transitions from male to female. “I just learned about it [his transition],” Esther told Radar Online on Tuesday. “Bruce filled me in, and we had a very long, long, long talk about it.”

“I have never been more proud of Bruce for who he is, himself as a father, as an Olympian, wonderful public speaker,” she said of the father of six. “He instills enthusiasm in people. He is gifted.” Bruce, 65, will discuss his transition at length with ABC News Diane Sawyer in an interview set to air in May. Bruce will also star in a docuseries that will chronicle the transition.

Although Esther says she wasn’t aware of her son’s changing feelings, she’s more proud of “what he’s allowing himself to do.” “I am more proud of him now than when he stood on that podium and put the gold medal around his neck,” Esther said. “He deserves all the respect.”

Kim Kardashian recently spoke on the changes in her stepfather’s life. “I think everyone goes through things in life and I think that story and what Bruce is going through, I think he’ll share whenever the time is right.” Bruce appears to have the support of family. “Well, we support Bruce no matter what,” she added, acknowledging the family portrait blasted through social media.

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this may end up being one of the biggest cultural stories on the year in the US and worldwide...

[YOHABLO]

1. I wish him the best .. maybe he'll find someone to love and get away from that family.

[big_dog]

2. this is could be a defining 'Jackie Robinson' moment for the LGBT community

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[bigwillq]

3. That's awesome. (nt)

[mountain grammy]

4. Good for him. I wish him well. I admire his honesty,

he's helping many to find themselves, and that's a good thing.

[big_dog]

5. this will help untold millions of millions

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the 'worlds greatest athlete' is a pretty good commercial for acceptance

[Algernon Moncrieff]

6. I see this as just another day at the Kardashian self-promotion empire

The whole thing will be documented on reality TV. Kris', Klohe's, Kanye's and Kim's reactions to every aspect will continue to be splashed on tabloids.

Sorry to sound cynical, but I'm tired of that entire family's cavalcade of public spectacle.

[big_dog]

7. Bruce divorced Kris (all of their managers) so now she is furious

Kris wont get a dime of this...

[marble falls]

8. Why is this being so discussed before Jenner has announced any of it himself?

[big_dog]

9. Bruce just agreed to talk to Diane Sawyer

NBC News wanted the interview bad