'You're in our thoughts and hearts': Hillary Clinton and Debra Messing lead stars sending Julia Louis-Dreyfus well wishes after breast cancer diagnosis
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced she is battling breast cancer on Thursday
- Celebrities, including her Veep co-stars, shared words of support on Twitter
- The 56-year-old took to Twitter and shared news with a photo of a personal note
- It reads: '1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one.'
- She also made a plea to 'make universal heath care a reality'
- HBO says she was diagnosed one day after her record-setting Emmy win
- The production schedule for Veep will be adjusted as needed
- No other details about her condition were immediately available and it's unknown if there is a history of breast cancer in her family
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus has revealed she is battling breast cancer after being diagnosed one day after her record-setting Emmy win.
And as she plays the President Of The United States in her HBO series, a former real-life presidential candidate was among those to send their well wishes.
Hillary Clinton was one of the many celebrities who sent out their love and support to the 56-year-old Veep star through Twitter.
The 69-year-old politician wrote: 'Julia, you're in our thoughts and our hearts. Inspired but not surprised to see you using your platform for good in this difficult moment.'
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Well wishes: Celebrities took to Twitter sharing their support and love for Julia Louis-Dreyfus after her announcement. She is pictured above in May at the Peabody Awards
Reveal: The 56-year-old took to Twitter on Thursday sharing the shocking news with a photo of a personal note
She was referring to the political statement Louis-Dreyfus wrote in the posting featuring a photo of a personal note.
'Just when you thought…' she tweeted, with the image attached. '1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one.
'The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family, and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union.
She's with HER! Hillary Clinton took to Twitter to send her support to Louis-Dreyfus
This time last year: As she plays the President Of The United States in her HBO series, a former real-life presidential candidate was among those to send their well wishes as Clinton is pictured In November of last year
'You are incredible': Fellow sitcom actress Debra Messing shared her thoughts
Inspiration: Despite not knowing her personally, Anna Kendrick expressed how distraught she was over hearing the news
'The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal health care a reality.'
Aside from Clinton, there were several actresses who also shared postings of support.
Debra Messing wrote: 'J sending all my healing energy your way. You are incredible to use this moment as an opportunity to support others. Thank you. Much love xd.'
Veep creator Armando Lannucci tweeted: 'It is possible to be dignified and fierce at the same time. I, and millions others, send Julia our love and support'
Her co-star on the show Veep actor Tony Hale tweeted: 'We love this woman.'
Veep creator Armando Lannucci tweeted: 'It is possible to be dignified and fierce at the same time. I, and millions others, send Julia our love and support.
Her co-star Tony Hale tweeted: 'We love this woman.'
Actress Christina Applegate, who won her fight against breast cancer in 2008, immediately tweeted Louis-Dreyfus and wrote: 'Mama, find me. Let's talk if you want'.
Actress Christina Applegate, who won her fight against breast cancer, immediately tweeted Louis-Dreyfus and wrote: 'Mama, fine me. Let's talk if you want'.
Unity: Fellow comedienne Wanda Sykes - who had previously battled breast cancer - also sent words of encouragement
Comedian Kathy Griffin also tweeted a lengthy note in support of Louis-Dreyfus
Griffin tweeted: 'major respect, compassionate & love to Julia' for her honesty
Support: Griffin - whose sister Joyce died after a battle with cancer earlier this month - posted a thread to send well wishes to Julia and also commend her for her statement
Applegate had a double mastectomy almost a decade ago after receiving her diagnosis.
Despite not knowing her personally, Anna Kendrick expressed how distraught she was over hearing the news.
The 32-year-old actress wrote: 'F***. F***. I don't think I realized how much I love this woman, who I don't know. Love her more for speaking up for others in this moment.'
Fellow comedienne Wanda Sykes - who had previously battled breast cancer - also sent words of encouragement as she wrote: 'Love you Julia. You got this.'
Sending their love: Several stars took to the micro-blogging site to share their thoughts
Kathy Griffin - whose sister Joyce died after a battle with cancer earlier this month - posted a thread to send well wishes to Julia and also commend her for her statement.
The 56-year-old comedienne concluded the post: 'activism to help universal healthcare become a reality. Do it for Julia, do it for my sister Joyce who passed away last week, do it for?'
No other details about Louis-Dreyfus' condition were immediately available. It's unclear if there is a history of breast cancer in her family.
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus has revealed she is battling breast cancer after being diagnosed one day following her record-setting Emmy win (above at the Emmy's on September 17)
The actress' rep told US Weekly: 'Julia is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support and well wishes.'
Earlier this month, the Veep star won her sixth consecutive Emmy.
She set the record for most wins for a performance in the same role for the same series with that win.
HBO told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement that the mother-of-two learned about her diagnosis just one day after the Emmy awards.
'Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this time,' HBO said in the statement to THR.
'Just when you thought…' she tweeted, with the image attached. '1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one.' She is pictured above in May
The Veep star added: 'The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family, and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union.' She is pictured above during season six of Veep in 2017
The actress is best known for her role as Elaine Benes on Seinfeld. She is pictured above during season six of the hit show
'We have every confidence she will get through this with her usual tenacity and undaunted spirit, and look forward to her return to health and to HBO for the final season of Veep.'
The production schedule for Veep will be adjusted as needed, HBO said.
It was recently announced that the upcoming 7th season of the Veep will be its last.
'We have a great final season that we're about to start filming with a lot of surprises that our fabulous writers have cooked up,' Louis-Dreyfus said during her Emmy acceptance speech.
'We did have a story line about an impeachment, but we abandoned that because we were worried that someone else might get to it first.'
The actress has two children with actor Brad Hall, who she has been married to for 20 years.
She is best known for her role as Elaine Benes on Seinfeld.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
More than 250,000 new cases will be diagnosed in women in 2017, according to the American Cancer Society.
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