NBA's Jason Collins Comes Out as Gay: Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry, Bill Clinton and More React

Hollywood is showing its support for NBA player Jason Collins after he came out as a gay man on the cover of Sports Illustrated today.
The first active professional athlete from a major North American sport said in the article, "I'm black and I'm gay."
Celebrities have taken to Twitter to stand by Collins and commend him on his bravery.

Kathy Griffin: Hey @JasonCollins34 Inspired by your courage and leadership.
Katy Perry: Same! RT @diablocody Congrats, Jason Collins, and thank you!
Rosie O'Donnell: Thank you Jason Collins—for being the first one—knocking down doors!!!
Neil Patrick Harris: Bravo, @JasonCollins34! Thanks for stepping up. For standing tall. And at 7 feet, that's saying a lot.
Ellen DeGeneres: @NBA center @JasonCollins34 is the 1st player on a US major team. I'm overwhelmed by your bravery, Jason, & sending so much love
Jesse Tyler Ferguson: @JasonCollins34 is my new favorite person

Dwayne Johnson: Being real & authentic is very powerful. Well done Jason Collins for having the courage to take a monumental step forward. #LiveReal
Busy Phillips: I'm so impressed with @JasonCollins34 eloquence & bravery. I hope this inspires others who may be struggling.
Christine Teigen: I dunno who you are Jason Collins but I am extremely proud of you if that means anything.
Lance Bass: Congrats @JasonCollins34!! Giant leap for sportsMdash;and the conversation continues!
Kobe Bryant: Proud of @JasonCollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU
Steve Nash: The time has come. Maximum respect.
Bill Clinton: I'm proud to call Jason Collins a friend.
Collins' most recent team also released an official statement via Twitter saluting the player.
"We are extremely proud of Jason & support his decision to live his life proudly and openly."