Caitlyn Jenner was greeted with a standing ovation from an audience that included both the Jenner and Kardashian families as she accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2015 ESPY Awards Wednesday night.

"Trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect," Jenner said as she accepted her award. "If you want to call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions, go ahead, because the reality is, I can take it. But for the thousands of kids out there, coming to terms with being true to who they are, they shouldn't have to take it."

"You guys have given so much back to me, you've given me so much support," she said through tears. "I am so, so grateful to have all of you in my life."

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