Countless celebrities were inspired by Tom Daley’s coming out video, here are just a few examples
Earlier we brought you a rather sad list of some of the insults. thrown at British Olympic diver Tom Daley after he revealed he is in a relationship with a man yesterday, but here is something to brighten the mood.
We thought that was a bit depressing, so to redress the balance, here is our list of (just some of) the celebrities who have wished Tom well. We have to say, alongside the huge number of well-wishes from other Twitter users, these messages show that a majority of people support his decision to come out.
Kyle Minogue started the ball rolling:
@TomDaley1994 Inspiring and brave…..as always!!! #RespectTom
— kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) December 2, 2013
X Factor star Lucy Spraggan revealed a secret Google habit in congratulating Tom:
Insane amount of love for @TomDaley1994 today, the only man I’ve ever googled imaged to admire the beauty of! — Lucy Spraggan (@lspraggan) December 2, 2013
Lady Gaga also tweeted to congratulate the star
Between @TomDaley1994 and @Magicjohnson ‘s Oprah Interview about his son, what an inspiring and brave week!
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) December 2, 2013
Matt Lucas took a serious moment to reflect on Tom’s video:
Joking aside, huge respect to @TomDaley1994 and everyone else who is dealing with their sexuality, be it gay, straight, bi, trans, the lot! — Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) December 2, 2013
Stephen Fry made a little Christmas themed joke (yes it is December already):
I opened the second door on my advent calendar and Tom Daley came out. Seriously @TomDaley1994 congratulations. So happy for you. — Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 2, 2013
Fellow diver Matthew Mitcham was sweet in his support:
@TomDaley1994 is a champion in every sense of the word. And it’s super cute that he’s in love =) he should be rewarded with all our support — Matthew Mitcham (@matthew_mitcham) December 2, 2013
Rugby star and founder of the Stand Up anti-bullying campaign Ben Cohen:
Hey Tom. Congrats!! You are truly a great role model. I would love to support you!! Ben @StandUpFdn @TomDaley1994 — Ben Cohen (@RugbyBenCohen) December 2, 2013
The personality so many love to hate Piers Morgan, sent a poignant message to any haters out there:
To all the homophobes out there spewing bigoted bile about Tom Daley, I laugh in your wretched little faces. You’re losing, he’s winning. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 2, 2013
Boy George as well:
Good for you @TomDaley1994 and let that be the end of it! — Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 2, 2013
Dr Christian Jessen
Some words of advice for @TomDaley1994 -brace yourself for lots of comments like ‘such a waste!’ Lol #groan
— Dr Christian Jessen (@DoctorChristian) December 2, 2013
Finally, fellow Olympic diver Chris Mears also wrote on Facebook to say: “Just a quick post of support for one of my best friends, Tom Daley,” he wrote. “A small step in the grand scheme of things, a big step for him, and hopefully a MASSIVE step towards stamping out the stigmas of sexuality in sport! I’m really proud to call you my mate.”
Well done Tom!
