Angelina Jolie yesterday received an outpouring of support from celebrities for undergoing a double mastectomy and telling the world about it.
“I commend Angelina Jolie for her courage and thoughtfulness in sharing her story today regarding her mastectomy. So brave!” cancer survivor Sheryl Crow wrote on Twitter.
Sharon Osbourne, who had the same procedure, said, “She’ll have empowered millions of women all over world. She is sexier than ever.”
Breast-cancer survivor Kylie Minogue added on Twitter, “Thank you for sharing your story and helping women around the world #inspirational.”
TV host Giuliana Rancic — who had a double mastectomy — said the news brought her back to her own battle with cancer.
“Now, normally, I can’t help but tear up when I am brought back to that very painful time in my life. But last night, I did the opposite. I smiled and let out a sigh of relief,” she wrote on E! Online. “Relief that more and more women are getting the courage to share their stories for the most selfless reason of all . . . to help other women.”
Actress Elizabeth Banks tweeted, “Much respect for sharing in classy way: Angelina Jolie on why she had a double mastectomy & how it can save lives.”
Dr. Drew Pinsky hailed Jolie as “very courageous.’’
“Life comes with many challenges,’’ Paula Abdul wrote. “The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can control’ — Angelina Jolie POWERFUL! POSITIVE!”
Jennifer Love Hewitt ”wrote, “I have always admired Angelina Jolie. but reading about her brave decision I’m completely blown away. What an amazing woman. Inspiring.”
Rosie O’Donnell tweeted,“Bravo Angelina for sharing ur truth!”
Bethenny Frankel polled her followers: “Angelina Jolie wrote about testing positive for the cancer gene and getting a double mastectomy. What would you do?” The responses varied widely.