Anna Kendrick, Emile Hirsch and Jason
Collins were among the celebrities congratulating Ellen Page on
coming out.
“I am here today because I am gay,”
Page, 26, told a Time to THRIVE audience in Las Vegas on Friday.
(Related: Ellen
Page comes out gay.)
Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick
messaged: “Mad mad mad mad mad mad crazy love and praise for
@EllenPage today. Congrats to you, you light, talent, and beauty.”
“Wishing all the love and support in
the world to @EllenPage,” former NBA player Jason Collins tweeted.
“Thank you for sharing your story with us.”
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, a co-star of
ABC's Modern Family, said he loved Page's message.
“Love love LOVE @EllenPage & the
message she sent out today! What a perfect way to end Valentines
Day!”
Emile Hirsch added: “Props to
@EllenPage for helping so many people through their daily struggles
by courageously leading by example and coming out on V Day!”
“Thank you @HRC and everyone for all
the love and support. X,” Page replied.