If you weren’t paying attention over the weekend, you just might have missed the beautiful moment when Robin Roberts came out as gay in a touching message she posted on Facebook!
In the message, she was reflecting on her difficult health battle she was fighting and winning this time last year. And in the reflection, she revealed she has a longtime girlfriend, Amber.
Many were touched by this sweet message, including a few of her famous friends who sent out messages of love and support to Robin for coming out. They posted on Twitter:
Good morning, America! Congratulations, @RobinRoberts.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 30, 2013
Sending good thoughts to Robin Roberts. #LoveIsLove
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 29, 2013
Robin Roberts comes out, thanks 'long time girlfriend' in Facebook post http://t.co/krvYT00oI7├óΓé¼┬¥ – ONLY LOVE 2 ROBIN ROBERTS #courage&truth├ó┬¥┬ñ├»┬╕┬Å
— Rosie (@Rosie) December 29, 2013
@RobinRoberts and Amber,knowing you both I am sending love and support..oh and a happy new year!
— Lisa Vanderpump (@LisaVanderpump) December 30, 2013
Big love and respect to you, @RobinRoberts !
#equality #pride
— Chely Wright (@chelywright) December 29, 2013
So proud and happy for @RobinRoberts – I wish you all the love and joy in the world. XO
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) December 30, 2013
[Images via WENN.]
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