Actor Ron Livingston "Proud" of Sister Jennifer Livingston

Wisconsin Television journalist Jennifer Livingston drew national focus October two when she fought back against a WKBT News 8 viewer who criticized her weight, and now her brother, actor Ron Livingston, is leaping to the defense of his " part model" sibling.

"My sister Jennifer is an Emmy winning journalist and mom of 3 incredible girls," the Sex and the City actor stated in a statement. "She brings an excellent dedication to her work, her family, and her neighborhood, and has been a part model of mine for many, several many years. I am really proud of her."

Reading through a letter she received from the disgruntled viewer -- now recognized as Kenneth Krause -- on the air, Jennifer argued that Krause "[is] not a part of my family and... know nothing at all about me but what you see on the outside. And I am much more than a number on the scale."

Immediately after Jennifer admonished Krause for his b ullying, the viewer followed-up with a statement to WKBT. "... Taking into consideration Jennifer Livingston's fortuitous position in the community, I hope she will ultimately consider benefit of a rare and golden chance to influence the overall health and psychological effectively - currently being of [the community ] by transforming herself for all of her viewers to see in excess of the up coming year," his statement read in element. Krause, a fitness enthusiast, also made available Jennifer "any guidance or assistance she would be inclined to accept."

Jennifer's brother Ron -- who appeared as Sarah Jessica Parker's SATC love interest Berger in 2003 -- wasn't the only one to supply words of support to the anchor.

"What a effective message against bullying," Ellen DeGeneres tweeted right after Jennifer's story went viral. "@news8jennifer, I would enjoy to meet you in particular person."

Jennifer Adore Hewitt, who has also faced public scrutiny over her fat, referred to as the journalist lovely. "The anchor who fought back against feedback created about her is my new hero!" Hewitt tweeted. "Way to go! She's a lovely woman !"