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Stars of The West Wing congratulate Allison Janney on Oscar win

The actress played no-nonsense press secretary C.J. Cregg in the US political drama.
The actress played no-nonsense press secretary C.J. Cregg in the US political drama. The actress played no-nonsense press secretary C.J. Cregg in the US political drama.

The stars of The West Wing have congratulated Allison Janney after she won best supporting actress for her performance in I, Tonya.

The actress, 58, played no-nonsense press secretary C.J. Cregg in the US political drama, and her former colleagues have hailed her success.

Dule Hill, who played Charlie Young, wrote: “Landing in LA to the best news!!! Congrats @AllisonBJanney!!! You are one of the best to ever do it!! Thrilled you’ve received the honor that is due!! In awe of your brilliance, persistence and beauty!! Love ya!!! Woooohoooo!!! #Oscars #Oscars2018”

Richard Schiff, who played Toby Ziegler, wrote on Twitter: “SHE DID IT!!! Waking up early in Berlin to find out… YOU DID IT!!! Wish I could see your face live and in person. So proud of you. Love love love!!”

Bradley Whitford, who played Josh Lyman, said: “@AllisonBJanney, made me weep to see you up there!!! @WestWingWeekly”

Kristin Chenoweth, who played Annabeth Schott, wrote: “Omg!!! My girl @AllisonBJanney just won the academy!!! I am bawling!! So happy!!”

Janel Moloney, who played Donna Moss, wrote: “I love you @AllisonBJanney!!! Congratulations to my beautiful and brilliant friend!!!”

Marlee Matlin, who played Joey Lucas, wrote: “OMG @AllisonBJanney You got an #Oscars So HAPPY for you!!!! And I love “I did it all by myself” HAH.”

Joshua Malina, who played Will Bailey, wrote: “Hip hip hooray for @AllisonBJanney! 👏 No jet ski, but an Oscar!!! Xoxoxo”