Anderson Cooper is Gay: Reactions to Coming Out

 Anderson Cooper officially came out in a public e-mail to Andrew Sullivan of The Daily Beast, here are reactions to his coming out speech.

• Anderson Cooper Comes Out: ' The Fact is, I'm Gay'

Gay Celebrities React to Anderson Cooper

Jesse Tyler Fergeson: One of the reasons I look up to @andersoncooper is his amazing eloquence. Very proud of him! 

Chely Wright: This is spectacular! I am inspired by @andersoncooper.

Michael Musto: In 2004 I wrote about @andersoncooper being gay. I have always loved him and am happy for him. 

Wanda Sykes: Proud of you @andersoncooper. Thank you.

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Anderson Cooper at 2012 Daytime Emmy Awards

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Other Celebrity Reactions to Anderson Cooper

Rob Fee: Yes, Anderson Cooper. We're all excited Tom Cruise is single

Kelly Ripa: Proud of you @andersoncooper. Always have been, always will be.

Zooey Asks Siri: Siri, Anderson Cooper knows that everybody already knew, right?

Madea Simmons: Anderson Cooper must have seen Magic Mike this weekend. 

Other Reactions to Anderson Cooper Admitting He's Gay
Davey Jia: NOOOOOOOOO NOT ANDERSON COOPER!!

Eli Yuden: Does this mean Anderson Cooper and Rachel Maddow are never going to get together?

Tyler Oakley: Congratulations, Anderson Cooper. There's nothing more inspiring than someone who finds the courage to unapologetically be themselves.

and last, but not least...
"I'm so surprised Anderson Cooper is gay," said nobody, ever.