'Kim caught me in a dress... and Kendall and Kylie did too': Bruce Jenner reveals his children kept 'family secret' and shares touching story of how Kanye West help wife accept transition

  • Khloé is struggling the most with Bruce Jenner's gender change

Bruce Jenner revealed his daughters Kendall and Kylie and stepdaughter Kim Kardashian all caught him dressed as a woman, but kept the 'family secret.'

The 65-year-old Olympic gold medalist made the admission during his gender affirmation interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer on Friday.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians patriarch said his teenagers discovered him on security footage checking himself out in a dress before the family's only full-length mirror. 

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Candid: Bruce Jenner revealed his daughters Kendall and Kylie and stepdaughter Kim Kardashian all caught him dressed as a woman, but kept the 'family secret'

Candid: Bruce Jenner revealed his daughters Kendall and Kylie and stepdaughter Kim Kardashian all caught him dressed as a woman, but kept the 'family secret'

'They are very protective of me. They don’t want anybody to hurt dad':  The 65-year-old Olympic gold medalist made the admission during his gender affirmation interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer on Friday

'They are very protective of me. They don’t want anybody to hurt dad':  The 65-year-old Olympic gold medalist made the admission during his gender affirmation interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer on Friday

'Any time someone walked in the room, the camera turned on because Kendall thought Kylie was stealing clothes from her,' Jenner explained.

'They came home and turned on their computer and [went], "Oh my God."'

After the programme aired , the 19-year-old catwalker tweeted: 'I love you. So vey proud of you, my hero' to her 10.3M followers. 

The PacSun spokesmodels issued a joint statement to ABC News: 'We love our dad very much as he is an amazing father. We couldn't ask for a better dad. He has the biggest heart and all we want for him is to be happy. If he’s happy, we’re happy.' 

Little black dress: The Keeping Up with the Kardashians patriarch said his teenagers discovered him on security footage checking himself out in a dress before the family's only full-length mirror

Little black dress: The Keeping Up with the Kardashians patriarch said his teenagers discovered him on security footage checking himself out in a dress before the family's only full-length mirror

Jenner recalled: ''Any time someone walked in the room, the camera turned on because Kendall thought Kylie was stealing clothes from her. They came home and turned on their computer and [went], "Oh my God"'
Jenner recalled: ''Any time someone walked in the room, the camera turned on because Kendall thought Kylie was stealing clothes from her. They came home and turned on their computer and [went], "Oh my God"'

Jenner recalled: ''Any time someone walked in the room, the camera turned on because Kendall thought Kylie was stealing clothes from her. They came home and turned on their computer and [went], "Oh my God"'

Supportive: After the programme aired, the 19-year-old catwalker tweeted: 'I love you. So vey proud of you, my hero' to her 10.3M followers

Supportive: After the programme aired, the 19-year-old catwalker tweeted: 'I love you. So vey proud of you, my hero' to her 10.3M followers

The PacSun spokesmodels issued a joint statement: 'We love our dad very much as he is an amazing father. We couldn't ask for a better dad. He has the biggest heart and all we want for him is to be happy. If he’s happy, we’re happy.'

The PacSun spokesmodels issued a joint statement: 'We love our dad very much as he is an amazing father. We couldn't ask for a better dad. He has the biggest heart and all we want for him is to be happy. If he’s happy, we’re happy.'

Years ago, Bruce was also caught wearing a dress by 34-year-old Kim, whom he said 'kind of walked out, jumped in the car and went for a ride.' 

The former decathlete said it became a 'big secret,' which they never discussed again until transition rumours surfaced a few years ago.

'I said, "Okay, I'm so tired of lying to everybody. So I told her all my issues.

'And then after it was over with, I felt much better. But when I brought the issue up again, she said: "I just thought it was one of those subjects I couldn't talk about."' 

'Kim caught me one time': Years ago, Bruce was also caught wearing a dress by the 34-year-old reality star, whom he said 'kind of walked out, jumped in the car and went for a ride'

'Kim caught me one time': Years ago, Bruce was also caught wearing a dress by the 34-year-old reality star, whom he said 'kind of walked out, jumped in the car and went for a ride'

'I love you Bruce': The brunette socialite tweeted her support following the special

'I love you Bruce': The brunette socialite tweeted her support following the special

'If I can't be true to myself, [my family and success doesn't] mean anything': Jenner revealed Kanye West helped his wife reach understanding about her stepfather's gender identity (pictured in 2012)

'If I can't be true to myself, [my family and success doesn't] mean anything': Jenner revealed Kanye West helped his wife reach understanding about her stepfather's gender identity (pictured in 2012)

The 6ft2in athlete - born William - stressed: 'Since then, Kimberly has been, by far, the most accepting, and the easiest to talk to about it'

The 6ft2in athlete - born William - stressed: 'Since then, Kimberly has been, by far, the most accepting, and the easiest to talk to about it'

The raven-haired socialite literally told Bruce: '"Girl, you gotta rock it baby. You gotta look good! If you're doing this thing, I'm helping you. You're representing the family. You gotta look really good'

The raven-haired socialite literally told Bruce: '"Girl, you gotta rock it baby. You gotta look good! If you're doing this thing, I'm helping you. You're representing the family. You gotta look really good'

HOW BRUCE JENNER'S FAMILY SHOWED SUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

KRIS JENNER: 'Not only was I able to call him my husband for 25 years and father of my children, I am now able to call him my hero.' (She also lashed out out at Diane Sawyer for claiming she did not provide a comment to ABC on Bruce).

KIM KARDASHIAN: 'Love is the courage to live the truest, best version of yourself. Bruce is love. I love you Bruce. #ProudDaughter'

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN: 'Couldn't be a more proud daughter. With courage and bravery, let's change the world. I am honored to stand by Bruce's side and support him.'

SCOTT DISICK: No public comment as yet. 

KHLOE KARDASHIAN: 'Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros'

ROB KARDASHIAN: 'You have always been a role model to me and now more than ever, I look up to you. LOVE YOU!'

KENDALL JENNER: 'I love you. so very proud of you, my hero.'

KYLIE JENNER: 'Understandingly, this has been very hard for me. You will hear what I have to say when I'm ready to but this isn't about me. I'm so proud of you, Dad. You are so brave. My beautiful Hero.'

BRANDON JENNER 'Proud son.' (Brandon and his wife Leah joined his siblings Burt, Brody and Casey on the Diane Sawyer interview, where they all voiced their support for Bruce.) 

In a touching story, Jenner revealed Kanye West helped his wife reach understanding about her stepfather's gender identity.

'Kim told me a story. She goes, "You know what really turned me around on thinking about this?" I said, "What?" She goes, "Kanye." I went, "Oh, okay,"' Bruce said.

'[The 37-year-old rapper] says to Kim "Look, I can be married to the most beautiful woman in the world, and I am. I can have the most beautiful little daughter in the world, and I have that. But I'm nothing if I can't be me. If I can't be true to myself, they don't mean anything."'

The 6ft2in athlete - born William - stressed: 'Since then, Kimberly has been, by far, the most accepting, and the easiest to talk to about it.' 

'She's very emotional': Surprisingly, Jenner's stepdaughter Khloé had the toughest time with his gender affirmation

'She's very emotional': Surprisingly, Jenner's stepdaughter Khloé had the toughest time with his gender affirmation

Father figure: 'She feels likes there's this massive, "My whole life is falling apart," you know, "It's my dad!" And I try to explain, "But I'm not going anywhere. I'm still going to be there for you'

Father figure: 'She feels likes there's this massive, "My whole life is falling apart," you know, "It's my dad!" And I try to explain, "But I'm not going anywhere. I'm still going to be there for you'

Regardless, the 30-year-old presenter tweeted: 'Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros'

Regardless, the 30-year-old presenter tweeted: 'Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros'

The raven-haired socialite literally told Bruce: '"Girl, you gotta rock it baby. You gotta look good! If you're doing this thing, I'm helping you. You're representing the family. You gotta look really good.' 

Surprisingly, Jenner's stepdaughter Khloé had the toughest time with his gender affirmation.

'You would think out of all of the kids, Khloé is the most fun, open-minded...and that's not the case with Khloé. She's very emotional,' he told Sawyer. 

'She's had the toughest time with it. Because she's had a lot of losses in her life. She lost her father [Robert] at a young age. He died suddenly, cancer. You know, had his issues.'  

'It finally makes sense': The father-of-six revealed his older children - Burt (L), Brody (M), and Casey (2-R) had mixed reactions to his big news

'It finally makes sense': The father-of-six revealed his older children - Burt (L), Brody (M), and Casey (2-R) had mixed reactions to his big news

Super sweet: His son Brandon, whom Jenner called 'our little Gandhi,' gushed about how he felt 'like I'm getting an upgraded version of my dad, of a parent'

Super sweet: His son Brandon, whom Jenner called 'our little Gandhi,' gushed about how he felt 'like I'm getting an upgraded version of my dad, of a parent'

HOW HOLLYWOOD REACTED TO BRUCE JENNER'S INTERVIEW 

LAVERNE COX: Sending lots of love and support to #BruceJenner and their family tonight. It is always brave to stand in one's truth. Congrats darling.

ROB LOWE: I was proud of Bruce Jenner in Montreal and I'm proud of him tonight. Some have to fight more than the rest of us for their happiness.

ELLEN DEGENERES: Bruce Jenner is a beautiful, brave human being. Sending him lots of love. He's saving lives and opening minds tonight.

MILEY CYRUS: I LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!!

LADY GAGA: #BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery. We have the chance to write this moment in history together. Let's empower people like Bruce all over the world by being loving & not mean

JIMMY FALLON: One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. #BruceJenner #Brave

LARRY KING: I've interviewed #BruceJenner many times, and I'm in his corner. I support him & offer my respect.

ANDY COHEN: Mazel Tov to #BruceJenner - very very brave!!!

ELTON JOHN It's an incredibly brave thing to do, especially when you're older. I admire him for doing it and I support him 100 percent.

DR PHIL McGRAW I am so happy for him. This is his body and his life, and he needs to do what he wants to do. It drains your spirit if you can't be yourself. He is freeing himself. 

LENA DUNHAM: I think it's an incredibly powerful and brave move to disclose anything about your gender identity or sexuality in such a judgmental society. The interview is going to mean a lot to a lot of young people. 

PATRICIA ARQUETTE: You have to be so brave to live this truth of who you are. And if Mrs. Jenner is transitioning, I give all my support to her and love and appreciate everything she’s given to America. She’s fighting a fight for a lot of kids that are being kicked out of their own homes. Society turns their back on these kids and it’s really brutal.

BOY GEORGE: I absolutely applaud what [Jenner’s] doing and I think it’s very brave. And it actually makes me quite emotional. [Jenner] has my 150 percent support in every way. I think that the whole transgender thing is the new frontier. 

WHOOPI GOLDBERG: This is going to be a little bit of a game changer for people, and dealing with family and how people feel and having those conversations, this is going to be much bigger than ABC or Diane (Sawyer),

JEFFREY TAMBOR: Any movement toward authenticity is an important movement and everyone can relate to it.

DONALD TRUMP: It's very sad because he doesn't seem very happy, and maybe whatever he’s going to be doing will make him happy. If he's happy, I'm happy.  

KIRSTIE ALLEY: Trying to find a place for myself midst a world that has mistaken bravery for insanity...Mandela was brave...the rest of this sh*t is absurd. (She later insisted the tweet had nothing to do with Bruce).

WENDY WILLIAMS: I feel duped by Bruce… I don’t feel duped because he’s turning into a woman. I feel duped because he’s the same fame whore as the rest of the family. Bruce has bigger fish to fry than turning into Belinda. He should have thought about [transitioning] before he had all the kids… Belinda, shame on you!

KRIS HUMPHRIES: Man, I'm glad I got out when I did. #Gottadoyou

Bruce continued: 'She feels likes there's this massive, "My whole life is falling apart," you know, "It's my dad!" And I try to explain, "But I'm not going anywhere. I'm still going to be there for you.'

Regardless, the 30-year-old presenter proudly tweeted: 'Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros' 

While discussing the possibility of gender reassignment surgery, Bruce amusingly quoted the former X Factor host saying: 'You've got to have the va-jay-jay!'

Jenner noted that going under the knife for breast augmentation and other procedures will be considered 'down the line.' 

His last season? Bruce can currently be seen on the 10th season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which airs Sundays through June 14 on E! 

His last season? Bruce can currently be seen on the 10th season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which airs Sundays through June 14 on E! 

Jenner smiled: '[All this time] I had the story...The one thing that could really make a difference in people’s lives was right here in my soul and I could not tell that story'

Jenner smiled: '[All this time] I had the story...The one thing that could really make a difference in people’s lives was right here in my soul and I could not tell that story'

And if I do it, you'll never know: He noted that going under the knife for breast augmentation and other procedures will be considered 'down the line'

And if I do it, you'll never know: He noted that going under the knife for breast augmentation and other procedures will be considered 'down the line'

The father-of-six revealed his older children - Burt, Brody, and Casey had mixed reactions to his big news.

'The first thing I thought was just like, "It finally makes sense,"' said Brody, who felt a little neglected growing up.

While his son Brandon, whom Jenner called 'our little Gandhi,' gushed about how he felt 'like I'm getting an upgraded version of my dad, of a parent.'

Bruce can currently be seen on the 10th season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which airs Sundays through June 14 on E!

'[All this time] I had the story,' Jenner smiled.

'We had done 425 episodes I think, over almost eight years, and the entire run I kept thinking to myself, "Oh my god, this whole thing." The one real true story in the family was the one I was hiding and nobody knew about it. The one thing that could really make a difference in people’s lives was right here in my soul and I could not tell that story.'

BRUCE JENNER'S GENDER TRANSITION TIMELINE 

January 2012: Ellen Pierson, who married Kris Jenner's ex-husband Robert Kardashian, claimed Bruce had been a cross-dresser 'for years.' She claimed his first wife Chrystie Crownover told her he had a penchant for women's clothing, shoes and lingerie.

That same month Star magazine alleged that Kris was unfazed by her husband's odd habit and that he continued to cross-dress for years after their 1991 wedding.

January 2014: The Olympic gold medalist reportedly underwent a laryngeal shave to flatted his Adam's Apple.

May 2014: Bruce refused to cut his long hair for Kim Kardashian's wedding to Kanye West, despite pressure from the bride and his estranged wife Kris Jenner. 

August 2014: Photos appeared to show Bruce had breasts, sparking rumors he was having hormone therapy as he explored the idea of transitioning from male to female.

September 2014: As his divorce from Kris was being finalized, Bruce had started growing out his hair and shaving his legs.

November 2014: He was spotted on various occasions wearing nail polish, a sports bra and Spanx.

December 2014: Bruce's first wife Chrystie Scott (nee Crownover) spoke out publicly in support of her former husband, saying 'I just want him to be happy.'

January 2015: When asked about her step-father's changing appearance, Kim Kardashian said he was on a 'journey' and added: 'He'll share whenever the time is right.' 

February 2015: TMZ reported that Bruce told his family that he has known he was meant to be a female since the age of five.

March 2015: People magazine claims his ex-wives Chrystie Crownover and Linda Thompson knew how he felt and both were supportive.

The same month he had rhinoplasty to give himself a more feminine nose.(This followed years of surgical procedures which began with a face-lift in the 1980s.)

March 31: It was claimed he'd had breast implants. 

April 6: ABC News announced that Bruce would do an 'far-ranging' interview with Diane Sawyer.

April 24: Bruce finally confirms his gender transition, telling Sawyer: 'I am a woman.' 

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