'To think of someone not being free for 65 years is heart-breaking': Kendall Jenner sheds a tear after moving words about her father Caitlyn

There were plenty of watery eyes in the audience during Caitlyn Jenner's moving ESPY montage on Wednesday night.

Among them was Kendall Jenner, who herself delivered a moving message during the video.

Before being honoured with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Caitlyn presented a video documenting the struggles she has faced as she transition into a woman.

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Proud: Kendall Jenner shed a tear after delivering moving message about her father Caitlyn during her ESPY Arthur Ashe Courage Award montage

Proud: Kendall Jenner shed a tear after delivering moving message about her father Caitlyn during her ESPY Arthur Ashe Courage Award montage

One particular heart-wrenching moment revealed how the former Olympian broke into tears when the news leaked that she had had a surgical procedure to shave down her Adam's apple. 

'That was really hard to see because my dad does not cry,' a choked up Kendall said in the clip. 'I think people sometimes forget that we are human.

But she added that she is now happy knowing Caitlyn can finally be true to herself. 

Moving: Kendall was sitting beside sisters Khloe and Kylie, who were also feeling emotional

Moving: Kendall was sitting beside sisters Khloe and Kylie, who were also feeling emotional

Painful: One particular heart-wrenching moment revealed how the former Olympian broke into tears when the news leaked that she had had a surgical procedure to shave down her Adam's apple

Painful: One particular heart-wrenching moment revealed how the former Olympian broke into tears when the news leaked that she had had a surgical procedure to shave down her Adam's apple

Brave: There were plenty of watery eyes in the audience during Caitlyn's moving video message

Brave: There were plenty of watery eyes in the audience during Caitlyn's moving video message

Moving: 'That was really hard to see because my dad does not cry,' a choked up Kendall said in the clip. 'I think people sometimes forget that we are human'

Moving: 'That was really hard to see because my dad does not cry,' a choked up Kendall said in the clip. 'I think people sometimes forget that we are human'

'To think of someone not being able to be free for 65 years is heart-breaking,' she continued, 'and to finally be free must be the greatest thing in the world.'

When the camera turned to Kendall in the crowd, she was clearly welling up.

He sister Kylie's eyes were also glistening, while their bigger half sister Khloe appeared to be equally moved as she sat between them.

Kylie later tweeted: 'Mine and Kendall's little tears of joy lol. I love my dad.' 

Free: But she added that she is now happy knowing Caitlyn can finally be true to herself.

Free: But she added that she is now happy knowing Caitlyn can finally be true to herself.

Back up: All five of Caitlyn's daughters and step daughters were there to support her 

Back up: All five of Caitlyn's daughters and step daughters were there to support her 

Put on your pearls girls in an embellished dress like Kim's

She might not have walked the red carpet at the ESPY Awards, but that didn't stop Kim Kardashian stealing the show from the crowd!

The pregnant reality star shunned her usual sheer styles and instead showed off her penchant for pearls in this black asymmetric gown. When teamed with swept-up hair, it's a very elegant look and we have to say we love it.

It's by Alexandre Vauthier, the designer label that Kendall also chose to wear on Caitlyn's big night. Featuring the pearl embellished detailing that was a running theme throughout the Fall 2014 Couture collection (check out the similar dress pictured, right), it's a subtle but sophisticated touch. Plus, there's no need to accessorize with any jewelry - talk about getting two for the price of one!

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Support: 'To think of someone not being able to be free for 65 years is heart-breaking,' Kendall continued, 'and to finally be free must be the greatest thing in the world.' 

Support: 'To think of someone not being able to be free for 65 years is heart-breaking,' Kendall continued, 'and to finally be free must be the greatest thing in the world.' 

Their oldest sisters, 34-year-old Kim and 36-year-old Kourtney seemed to be a little more composed as they sat just in front of them. 

During her speech, Caitlyn said the transition had been 'harder on me than anything I could imagine'.

But now that she had gone through it and come out the other side, she realised that 'with attention comes responsibility'.

Black and gold: Caitlyn's daughters wowed when they arrived on the red carpet earlier in the night

Black and gold: Caitlyn's daughters wowed when they arrived on the red carpet earlier in the night

Low-key afternoon: Ahead of the red carpet event, Kendall was spotted grabbing lunch with a pal
Low-key afternoon: Ahead of the red carpet event, Kendall was spotted grabbing lunch with a pal

Low-key afternoon: Ahead of the red carpet event, Kendall was spotted grabbing lunch with a pal

What's so funny?: The 19-year-old and her friend couldn't stop giggling as they sipped on coffees

What's so funny?: The 19-year-old and her friend couldn't stop giggling as they sipped on coffees

'I’m clear with my responsibility going forward to keep learning to do whatever I can to change the landscape of how trans people are treated – accepting people for who they are,' she said.

And she added to the applauding crowd: 'You should join me in making this an issue for you too.'

Kendall enjoyed a laid-back afternoon ahead of the big family event, and was spotted picking up lunch with a friend in Los Angeles. 

Keeping it casual: The reality star showcased her flat stomach in a '90s black halterneck top

Keeping it casual: The reality star showcased her flat stomach in a '90s black halterneck top

Off to workout?: Kendall also wore a pair of skintight black leggings which highlighted her slim shape

Off to workout?: Kendall also wore a pair of skintight black leggings which highlighted her slim shape

Peekaboob: Some of the beauty's bra was seen poking out from underneath her top

Peekaboob: Some of the beauty's bra was seen poking out from underneath her top

 

 

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