Here's how the Kardashian family is reacting to Bruce Jenner's big announcement

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Bruce Jenner with son Brandon during Friday's ABC special with Diane Sawyer.

Ahead of Bruce Jenner's bombshell interview with Diane Sawyer Friday night in which the Olympian-turned-reality star revealed "I am a woman," the doting dad gathered all of his children in a room and braced them for what he was about to tell the world.

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Bruce Jenner with his six biological children.

"The reactions were varied," Jenner told Sawyer. "Because the kids are all very protective."

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Jenner has been a father figure to the Kardashian kids since their father died in 2003.


While Khloe "had the toughest time with it," Jenner says that "Kim has been, by far, the most accepting and easiest to talk to about it."

After the interview aired, Kim posted to her 30.6 million Instagram followers:

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"Love is the courage to live the truest, best version of yourself. Bruce is love. I love you Bruce. #ProudDaughter"

 

"It might not always be easy but we support you no matter what! Your honesty has opened the doors for others to be courageous and live an authentic life! #respect #hero #family"

 

While Jenner said Khloe "has had the toughest time" accepting his news, she did show her support Friday night both via Twitter:

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And Instagram:

 

Sister Kylie posted the below before the interview ran:

"daddy throwback. #Tonight #DianeSawyer #ABC #love"

 

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And tweeted this after:

Kendall also tweeted after the ABC special:

Kourtney Kardashian also stuck to Twitter, posting:

Even brother Rob chimed in:

 Jenner's sons with Linda Thompson were also supportive. Brody Jenner posted this touching photo to Instagram:

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"You won another gold tonight. I stand with you on this journey. I love you Dad"

 

Brandon Jenner, who appeared on Friday's special, confirmed his support via social media:

"Proud son."

 

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Even Jenner's ex-wives posted their support!

Linda Thompson, whom Jenner was married to from 1981 to 1984, showcased a collage on Instagram:

"Once a champion of Olympian magnitude...now a champion for those who share the struggle to just be who they are."

 

And Kris Jenner, who was married to Bruce from 1991 to 2015, tweeted:

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Many celebs tweeted their support as well:

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