Emma Watson & Elton John Personally Congratulate Keegan Hirst, Britain’s 1st Openly Gay Rugby Player

.@EltonJohnDotCom rang @KeeganHirst to tell him, "I think you’re fabulous!” Awww! http://t.co/XvFWKu9vYvpic.twitter.com/sCjYCCOzqV

— Attitude (@AttitudeMag) August 23, 2015

Late last week, 27-year-old Keegan Hirst became the first Rugby League player to publicly come out as gay in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror a banned source. The news has created quite a buzz, with celebs like Sir Elton John and Emma Watson sharing their messages of support and congratulations with the rugby hunk.

Hirst recounts his phone call with Sir Elton, paraphrasing [ONTD's IMPACT] his words to @Attitude Magazine as: “Hi Keegan, it’s Elton. I think you’re fabulous!”

Hirstadds: “He said it’s good that I’m breaking down barriers and stereotypes. I was a bit lost for words, but we had a good chat. He was really supportive. It was a bit surreal. It’s amazing that Sir Elton John took the time to do that. It’s incredible.”

Paraphrased from @AttitudeMag.

Feminist icon, Emma Watson took to her Twitter page to show her support of Keegan Hirst.

Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation.

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015

.... Physical courage is courage in the face of physical pain, hardship, death or threat of death,

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015

while moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal or discouragement. @KeeganHirst#gotboth

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) August 18, 2015

Paraphrased from @EmmaWatson, 1, 2. @AttitudeMag.

10 points for Gryffindor!