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On Tuesday, Donald Trump was elected president of the United States [2]. Although he promised to "be president for all of Americans" in his victory speech [3], the range of reactions in Hollywood has been mixed. Some of the Apprentice host [4]'s surrogates were quick to offer him their congratulations, while other celebrities openly worried about the fate of our nation. From Chris Evans to George Takei [5], we've rounded up the most poignant reactions to the election results below.
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"Do not let this defeat you — let this enrage you! Let it motivate you! Let this be the fire you didn't have before. If you are an immigrant, if you are a person of color, if you are LGBTQ+, if you are a woman — don't be afraid, be loud!" — Jennifer Lawrence, in an essay for Broadly [7]
Image Source: Getty / Fred Duval [8]
"America didn't stop being America last night and we didn't stop being Americans and here's the thing about Americans: Our darkest days have always — always — been followed by our finest hours." — Aaron Sorkin, in an essay to his daughter [9]
The unthinkable happened before, to my family in WWII. We got thru it. We held each other close. We kept our dignity and held to our ideals.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016 [10]
I feel like America just sent in our tuition check for Trump University.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) November 9, 2016 [11]
Choosing to believe Trump voters were sick of the establishment (a feeling we all share to some degree) and valued change above all else...
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) November 9, 2016 [12]
Hillary voters: Trump voters aren't all racist misogynistic bullies at heart... they wanted change, and didn't think Hillary was capable.
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) November 9, 2016 [13]
America didn't find Trump's flaws fatal for a prez, but can we now all at least admit they're flaws and work together to keep him in check?
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) November 9, 2016 [14]
Trump voters: In his victory, can we all take a breath and acknowledge the racism, misogyny & bullying we all find unacceptable?
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) November 9, 2016 [15]
Feeling a lot of pain tonight... trying to make sense of it. I feel the anger too... trying to see a way out of it. Maybe it's too soon...
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) November 9, 2016 [16]
But it's going to have to happen eventually. And it will. I have to believe that.
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) November 9, 2016 [17]
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 [18]
Congratulations @realDonaldTrump [19] for your stunning victory over your opponent! Looking forward to making AMERICA great again!
— Steven Seagal (@sseagalofficial) November 9, 2016 [20]
No one can stop you from being a loving, kind, generous person. No matter who wins we will be okay and find our way back to humanity.
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) November 9, 2016 [21]
No matter how dark the times we must face reality & quietly work for the common good & collective evolution with love and compassion.
— Deepak Chopra (@DeepakChopra) November 9, 2016 [22]
We must reach out to our friends in the immigrant, LGBT, people of color, & female communities. Promise you'll fight for them. And do.
— Chris Lowell (@mrchrislowell) November 9, 2016 [23]
Tradition over truth, arrogance over info, Fame over decency, white male power over, everything. Being horrible is a culture. #ElectionNight [24]
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 9, 2016 [25]
Be tired. Be mad. Be honest & concerned. But be not afraid. Rest up. Be safe. Come together. Construct. Know your surroundings. Be creative.
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 9, 2016 [26]
Gather your strength. Now we must turn our tears to sweat, do battle with hate, and turn this chaos into progress. The great work begins.
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) November 9, 2016 [27]
Congratulations to my friend @realDonaldTrump [28] - an astonishing achievement. #President [29]
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 9, 2016 [30]
I do not recognize this world we live in. And I do not accept it. I do not. Nope. And nope.
— Holly Marie Combs (@H_Combs) November 9, 2016 [31]
I still believe in us. Despite this evident, great divide. It's time to come together. Hear each other. Not give up, cry, or gloat. Unite.
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) November 9, 2016 [32]
My grandparents were immigrants who fled hitler. I'm glad they didn't live to see the country they so loved embrace this platform of hate.
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) November 9, 2016 [33]
Goodnight, America. There are no more words. Just goodnight.
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) November 9, 2016 [34]
Where is #OliviaPope [35] when you need her?
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) November 9, 2016 [36]
THE REVOLUTION IS COMING.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016 [37]
RISE UP
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016 [38]
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016 [39]
WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED. #LOVETRUMPSHATE [40]
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016 [41]
America just elected a man who said to "grab em by the pussy" over the first female president. This is really sad.
— Keegan Allen (@KeeganAllen) November 9, 2016 [42]
I want to quit life.
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 9, 2016 [43]
Hold your loved ones close tonight. Let 'em feel it. Get some sleep. Back at it tomorrow. Love has a longer wick than hate & fear.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 9, 2016 [44]
The billionaire Republican businessman is close to winning the race and world markets are crashing.
He's all yours, America.
He's all yours— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) November 9, 2016 [45]
1- I think the thing to focus on now is our families. To love those that were put in our lives to care for. Also our respective health,
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) November 9, 2016 [46]
2- work and faith. The American political system is broken. Walk away from it for a while. As Coriolanus says, "There is a world elsewhere."
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) November 9, 2016 [47]
Really, people? ANYONE can be President? ANYONE? ANY-ONE?
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 9, 2016 [48]
As a female, since Trump started running for office, I've noticed an increase of sexuality assaulting°rading tweets towards me wonder why
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) November 9, 2016 [49]
I will not kneel. I will continue to fight for equality. I will spread love. I will be a warrior of education & kindness. I will NOT kneel.
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) November 9, 2016 [50]
Wow. She conceded. Wow.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 9, 2016 [51]
My son has special needs... how do I explain to him that the man who mocked a disabled reporter is now running our country #numb [52]
— Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) November 9, 2016 [53]
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 [54]
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— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 9, 2016 [56]
A climate-denying, anti-equality, anti-reproductive rights establishment has been installed, so yes, we're allowed our online meltdowns.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 9, 2016 [57]
I'm taking tonight to grieve for minorities, women, immigrants, muslims & the LGBTQ community but tomorrow I'm waking up ready to fight.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) November 9, 2016 [58]
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 [59]
How do we explain this to future generations of women? And minorities?#weshouldbeashamedofourselves [60]
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) November 9, 2016 [61]
Woke up feeling like I'd had a nightmare. Then started crying again. Mantra: I am not alone, we are not alone.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) November 9, 2016 [62]
OLIVIA POPE is trending. But Olivia Pope is not real. Whats real is the need for love today. LOVE yourself. Take CARE of you & your loved 1s
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 9, 2016 [63]
I am scared. I will fight. Trump will not crush my spirit. Hope fuels the fire in my belly to seek the change I want to see in this country
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 9, 2016 [64]
My condolences to the President and First Lady. We will keep aiming high. We may not have you honored you this time, but we will honor you.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) November 9, 2016 [65]
I don't even know what to say.
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) November 9, 2016 [66]
Donald Trump has given me, who is 94, the deep desire & will to live to 98 so I can vote for whoever runs against him.
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) November 9, 2016 [67]
We Had One Job.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) November 9, 2016 [68]
A true American Horror Story
— Cheyenne Jackson (@cheyennejackson) November 9, 2016 [69]
I'm an American citizen First. Last. Always.
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) November 9, 2016 [70]
We all need to give President-Elect Trump a chance. Support the good. Lobby against what we disagree on. No one is bigger than us all
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) November 9, 2016 [71]
One Nation. Under God. Indivisible. With Liberty and Justice for All.
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) November 9, 2016 [72]