Here’s How Celebs are Reacting to the White Supremacy Violence in Charlottesville

by Meghan McKenna August 14, 2017

This weekend, radical violence erupted in Charlottesville, Virginia when white nationalists congregated to march across the University of Virginia campus. The “Unite the Right” rally—organized in response to the city’s plan to remove a Confederate general statue—saw hundreds of alt-right supporters carry tiki torches and chant “white lives matter” and “you will not replace us.”

Anti-racism and anti-fascism activists arrived in the city to counter the alt-right protests, resulting in ongoing violence that has left at least three dead and many more injured.

Celebrities have turned to social media to offer support for Charlottesville, condemning the hate and sharing condolences for those murdered.

Lena Dunham

And the hits just keep on coming from @artistcalledlo #mondaymotivation #lifetimemotivation

A post shared by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on Aug 14, 2017 at 6:29am PDT

Miley Cyrus

If you're not outraged , you're not paying attention….. sending love to all and healing to those injured !

A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Aug 13, 2017 at 10:45am PDT

Bella Hadid

#Repost @zendaya : "I really don't know what to say…but this is terrorism. This is America TODAY…not 40 years ago. Disgusting." ………………this is so disturbing to watch. these people are so sick in the head. How is something so idiotic allowed to continue like this ? It makes me sad and angry that there are so many nasty people w/ so much hate in their heart living on this planet. F that

A post shared by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Aug 12, 2017 at 12:22pm PDT

Kim Kardashian West

How tragic that this is what we've come to. My prayers are w those in Charlottesville & every American who is the target of hate & violence.

— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) August 12, 2017

Jennifer Lopez

We are stronger than you!! #loveisstrongerthanhate

A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Aug 12, 2017 at 10:24pm PDT

Jessica Alba

#standupforwhatsright #Repost @cleowade #MLK said it best when he said: "We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Racism & bigotry does not merely exist on the faces of the terrorists marching in #charlottesville We all know people who have said or done something that is wrong while we remained silent or tried to justify it because of the other person's background, age or by saying "well they aren't THAT racist" Enough is Enough. Start with you. Let your voice be the one that changes the people around you. Start today. Be a truth teller. Speak truth to power. Be a freedom fighter. Fight the good fight. I love you.

A post shared by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) on Aug 13, 2017 at 9:42am PDT

Seth Rogen

By the way, fuck these nazi motherfuckers. #Charlottesville

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 12, 2017

Demi Lovato

With everything that's going on, it's so easy to look the other way and say "I don't want to watch the news, it's too negative" or dismiss what's going on in our country because it's too scary to actually be true. But it is. Violence and hate is overwhelming our country today and it's time that this generation changes that. Black, Muslim, gay, bisexual, trans, etc. you are perfect the way you are and you ARE LOVED. Do not listen to evil no matter how loud it gets. I am with you during this time and things will change. #stopthehate #prayforpeace #prayforcharlottesville ?

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Aug 13, 2017 at 11:51am PDT

Pharrell Williams

If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. #myselfie

A post shared by Pharrell Williams (@pharrell) on Aug 13, 2017 at 8:38am PDT

Lady Gaga

I pray a true leader will rise to expel hatred from America. This is not US! This is Anti-American #ThisIsNotUS #Charlottesville #BeKind

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) August 12, 2017

I know we are not created to hate each other, but to help & love. Use hashtag #BeKind #ThisIsNotUS to tweet positive messages. #Charlotte

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) August 12, 2017

Zendaya

I really don't know what to say…but this is terrorism. This is America TODAY…not 40 years ago, and your president is silent. Disgusting.

A post shared by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Aug 12, 2017 at 11:49am PDT

Reese Witherspoon

Thank you for this @cleowade #loveistheway

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Aug 13, 2017 at 5:28am PDT

Olivia Wilde

Message to the people of Charlottesville, from my mother, Leslie Cockburn, who is running for Congress in VA. #lesliecockburnforcongress #charlottesville www.lesliecockburnforcongress.com

A post shared by Olivia Wilde (@oliviawilde) on Aug 12, 2017 at 11:54am PDT

Ashley Tisdale

I'm sorry how many sides are there?There's only ONE side that is full of hate, bigotry, and fear. Horrible speech, who r u trying to protect

— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) August 13, 2017

Kerry Washington

Spent the morning at @hammer_museum Fed my heart and my mind and my spirit. Scroll through. Listen. Breathe. Love. Be. #WeMatter

A post shared by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) on Aug 13, 2017 at 11:31am PDT

Amy Schumer

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Olivia Munn

? #charlottesville

A post shared by Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) on Aug 12, 2017 at 2:05pm PDT

Sarah Silverman

These people are really upset. They should go back to their countries. #WeAreAllImmigrants https://t.co/qqWSk1Zv08

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 12, 2017

Rowan Blanchard

A post shared by Rowan Blanchard (@rowanblanchard) on Aug 12, 2017 at 1:38pm PDT

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