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”

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