Melissa Benoist's Famous Friends & Co-Stars React to Her Domestic Violence Survival Story

Melissa Benoist‘s friends are sending their love and support to her after she revealed her shocking domestic violence survival story.

The 31-year-old Supergirl star revealed in an emotional video on Wednesday (November 27) that she is a survivor of domestic violence, and detailed the abuse she experienced in a past relationship.

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Though she didn’t name her abuser, Melissa did reveal he was a partner of her’s for quite some time and that he was younger than her.

“He was a magnanimous person, who didn’t really give you a choice not to be drawn to him. He could be charming, funny, manipulative, devious,” Melissa said before describing how he would make her change her clothes when they went out, would “snoop” on her devices, and would make her turn down roles that had “flirtatious” scenes.

After her video went viral, Melissa‘s famous friends and Supergirl co-stars took to Twitter to voice their support for her.

Melissa‘s Supergirl co-star Jeremy Jordan commented on her video, writing, “I love you, friend. I can’t wait to teach my daughter to be brave like auntie Melissa.”

Fellow Supergirl co-star Chyler Leigh also commented, “I love you with all my heart Mel You’ve got my love, support, and utmost respect.”

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