Paul Drinkwater/NBCJodie Foster's emotional Golden Globes speech that strongly hinted at her sexuality was stirring, to say the least.
It also garnered quite a reaction on Twitter among her celebrity fans, many of whom applauded her for seemingly coming out as a lesbian without ever explicitly saying it.
Here's a roundup of their reactions:
Kathy Griffin: "I'm a big #JodieFoster fan, especially 2nite. Her speech tells LGBT youth: America has evolved, b proud of who u are!"
Ryan Murphy: "I love Jodie Foster so much."
Rosie O'Donnell: "Jodie Foster – rather amazing speech."
Alan Cumming: "Aww Jodie Foster, I would like to be your friend."
Ricky Martin: "[Jodie] Foster On your terms. It's your time! Not before nor after. It's when it feels right!"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson: "Jodie Foster. You are perfection. I love you"
Chelsea Clinton: "Thank you #JodieFoster for sharing your grace & grit over 47 yrs, and most of all tonight. #AnExample #GoldenGlobes"
Emmy Rossum: "Jodie Foster is an inspiration. Incredible speaker. So moving."
Marlee Matlin: "Jodie Foster at the #GoldenGlobes. Pure Jodie, rightfully defending her privacy while doing it with brains and a smile. She is pure class."
Chloë Grace Moretz: "'I will continue to tell stories to move people by being moved' – Jodie Foster"
Bret Easton Ellis: "Jodie Foster speech: doesn't really come out, brags about being 50, kills off her mother, celebrated by the LBGT community for coming out…"
Kristin Chenoweth: "I love Jodie Foster"
Lacy Chabert: Jodie Foster is truly a phenomenal talent. Well deserved!"
Adam Shankman: "In the most beautiful and real way, Jodie Foster just stole the #goldenglobes"
Kat Dennings: "KEEP SECRETS, Y'ALL #jodiefoster"
Kate Bosworth: "'Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from' – Jodie Foster"
Andy Cohen: "MAZEL JODIE!! Incredible"