Bruce Jenner’s mother, Esther, says she supports the former Olympian “whole-heartedly” as Bruce transitions from male to female.
“I just learned about [his transition],” Esther told Radar Online on Tuesday. “Bruce filled me in, and we had a very long, long, long talk about it.”
“I have never been more proud of Bruce for who he is, himself as a father, as an Olympian, wonderful public speaker,” she said of the father of six. “He instills enthusiasm in people. He’s gifted.”
On Tuesday, Page Six confirmed that Bruce, 65, will discuss his transition at length with Diane Sawyer in an interview set to air in May. Bruce will also star in a docuseries that will chronicle the transition.
Although Esther says she wasn’t aware of her son’s changing feelings, she’s more proud of “what he’s allowing himself to do.”
“I am more proud of him now than when he stood on that podium and put the gold medal around his neck,” Esther said. “He deserves all the respect.”
Kim Kardashian recently spoke on the changes in her stepfather’s life.
Bruce appears to have the support of family. “Well, we support Bruce no matter what,” she added, acknowledging the family portrait blasted through social media.
Ex-wife Kris Jenner has yet to address the news.
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