Madonna has warned Donald Trump supporters “we never give up” as celebrities voiced their dismay over his election victory.
Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Harry Potter author JK Rowling and singer Cher vented their feelings on Twitter.
Queen of Pop Madonna, who had campaigned for Hillary Clinton, said that the fight was not over.
A New Fire Is Lit 🔥 We Never Give Up. 🔥We Never Give In' 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/CM4PAnR1nj
— Madonna (@Madonna) November 9, 2016
After saying she was “gonna cry my false eye lashes off tonight”, singer Katy called for “revolution”.
THE REVOLUTION IS COMING.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
RISE UP
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED. #LOVETRUMPSHATE
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
Do not sit still. Do not weep. MOVE. We are not a nation that will let HATE lead us.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016
Comedian Sarah Silverman wrote “someone give me hope” and quoted Anne Frank.
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."
Anne Frank pic.twitter.com/40lgFTgJeJ— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016
She added as the results were called:
When do we start googling "What is Brexit?"
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016
Putin's gonna win this thing
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016
Lady Gaga, who was pictured looking upset after apparently staging a protest against Trump outside Trump Tower, wrote:
🙏say a prayer America
— #VoteHillary (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016
Harry Potter author JK Rowling wrote:
I've been called bitch, 'libtard' and plenty more tonight. Quite proud really; who'd want these people's approval? #DegenerateArmy https://t.co/f1i73HrrnG
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
The easy thing is to keep your head down & let the bullies run amok. The right thing to do is to challenge racism, misogyny and hatred. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
British comic James Corden wrote that he was experiencing “Brexit feelings”.
James Corden (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Singer Cher wrote:
world will never be the same. I feel Sad for the young.🚽will never be more than the toilet, I’ve used as a symbol 4 Him.
U Can’t Polish 💩— Cher (@cher) November 9, 2016
Lily Allen tweeted that neighbouring Canada had “better build a wall”.
And she added:
Listening to my babies singing away to each other on the baby monitor, the world is a darker place than the one they went to sleep in. Sad
— lily allen (@lilyallen) November 9, 2016
Actress Eva Longoria was unimpressed.
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane tweeted that next stop was “President Kim Kardashian”:
I truly cannot visualize the rambling, incoherent creature I saw at the debates now addressing the nation from the Oval Office.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 9, 2016
Some didn't like Bush. Some didn't like Obama. But this is different. Forget dislike. Many are genuinely fearful now. This is new.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 9, 2016
Ain't nowhere to go from here but President Kim Kardashian.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 9, 2016
Actress Jessica Chastain wrote:
The positive element from all this is that we can no longer pretend that we are free of racism & sexism. The question is, what do we do now?
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) November 9, 2016
Ex-American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson wrote:
I have never been more nervous/scared in my life. #ElectionNight
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) November 9, 2016
Upset singer Ariana Grande wrote that the results were “utterly terrifying”.
I am in tears
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) November 9, 2016
Singer Demi Lovato referred to the fictional political crisis manager character in US TV series Scandal.
Where is #OliviaPope when you need her?
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) November 9, 2016
Actress Kristen Bell was unhappy:
Anyone else wanna puke?
— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) November 9, 2016
Actor Chris Evans called Trump a “bully”.
This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We've let a bully set our course. I'm devastated.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 9, 2016
TV producer Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy, wrote: “Um, America?
Really, people? ANYONE can be President? ANYONE? ANY-ONE?
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 9, 2016
No but seriously: THIS many of you don't mind the body-part grabbing xenophobic man who says "there's my black over there?"
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 9, 2016
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