Caitlyn Jenner Breaks Down in Tears as She Accepts Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The ESPYs

Currently the world's most trending transgender woman, Caitlyn Jenner tearfully thanked her family last night while accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs in Los Angeles. The 65-year old honoree received a standing ovation as she made her first major public appearance at the awards show since announcing her transitioning to a woman.

 

The kardashian star got tearful toward the end of her acceptance speech as she thanked her family, including mother, sister and nine adult children in the audience.

 

"The biggest fear in Caitlyn Jenner coming out was I never wanted to hurt anyone else, most of all my family and my kids . I'm so, so grateful to have all of you in my life. Thank you," Caitlyn said of the long-time struggle over her sexuality.

During her acceptance speech, she also publicly thanked ABC news veteran, Diane for her role in telling her story. '"his transition has been harder on me than anything I could have imagined. Trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect," Caitlyn told the audience as she pleaded for people to treat transgender people, particularly youths, with more compassion.

 

Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian were in the audience along with Jenner's sons, Brandon and Brody with only stepson, Rob Kardashian prominently absent.

Caitlyn's children who were in attendance opted for all-black ensembles