Ellen Page overwhelmed by support after she comes out

Ellen Page's public acknowledgement that she's gay is an important guiding light to young adults who are struggling, but so is the reaction to it.

On Friday, the 26-year-old actress gave an eloquent and moving speech at the Human Rights Campaign's Time to Thrive conference, and, encouragingly, she's received tidal waves of support.

"I am here today because I am gay," Page said in the speech. "And because maybe I can make a difference, to help others have an easier and more helpful time."

Her bravery was met with three cheers and then some on social media, as her famous peers applauded Page's words.

I adore her! I admire her braveness. Congrats on your freedom @EllenPage http://t.co/7FUmA7531N #LGBT

— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) February 15, 2014

Mad mad mad mad mad mad crazy love and praise for @EllenPage today. Congrats to you, you light, talent, and beauty.

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 15, 2014

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Very beautiful Ellen Page!!! IM very happy for you!!! You are free! http://t.co/F3upFobC7g ... http://t.co/uHep8tPTmO

— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) February 15, 2014

Ellen Page just made me cry on Valentine's Day. With HAPPY TEARS! “@charlavail: Ellen Page's speech 😭😍”

— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) February 15, 2014

Ellen Page: 'I Am Gay' http://t.co/UHP4SE3DEt via @HuffPostGay Wonderful woman. Speaking wonderful truth.

— Ian Harding (@IANMHARDING) February 15, 2014

Wow I'm so moved by this and proud to be 1 Degree from #ellenpage http://t.co/tI11le7XQK

— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) February 15, 2014

Her speech went viral on Valentine's Day, and by Sunday, the "Juno" actress was overwhelmed by the response she'd seen.

Just wanted to take a moment to say how moved I am by all the support. I feel profoundly grateful right now. xxxx

— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) February 17, 2014