Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus announces she has breast cancer

The actress just broke the news on her Twitter account.

Known for her current role in the hit series Veep and record-breaking Emmy win earlier this month, the star shared her diagnosis on social media by saying:

"1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one."

The post continues by saying that she is doing the best she can surrounded by good love and support.

"I have the most glorious group of supporting and caring family and friends."

 

Just when you thought... pic.twitter.com/SbtYChwiEj

— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) September 28, 2017

A rep for HBO told the Hollywood Reporter that she received the news the day after the Emmys. Since announcing the news today, many stars have also spoken out, sending the actress love.  

Fuck. Fuck. 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. https://t.co/YEUNEV5AEo

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) September 28, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with you, Julia. God bless you. Stay strong. https://t.co/OmDpPvnHiR

— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) September 28, 2017

 

Mama, find me. Let's talk if you want

— christina applegate (@1capplegate) September 28, 2017

 

We love this woman. pic.twitter.com/EqvF6HXpj0

— Tony Hale (@MrTonyHale) September 28, 2017

The 56-year-old is married to actor Brad Hall since 1987 and they are the parents to two sons Henry (25) and Charlie (20).