Here’s How Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and More Stars Are Paying Tribute to the Victims of the Las Vegas Shooting
As the number of deaths and injuries continues to rise in the wake of the senseless shooting in Las Vegas, people all over the world have taken to social media to express their grief. Here’s how celebs are paying tribute to those we’ve lost.
Taylor Swift took to Twitter to share her feelings, which mirror what many of us are experiencing right now. “There are no words to express the helplessness and sorrow my broken heart feels for the victims in Vegas and their families,” she wrote.
There are no words to express the helplessness and sorrow my broken heart feels for the victims in Vegas and their families.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 2, 2017
Karlie Kloss sent her support to the victims and their families, and also thanked the first responders — and anyone else who stepped up to selflessly put their lives on the line to save others.
To our first responders and the heroes that emerged last night, thank you.
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) October 2, 2017
Ariana Grande, who lived through a similar tragedy when a bombing occurred at her concert in Manchester this past May, called for love and unity amid the hateful act.
My heart is breaking for Las Vegas. We need love, unity, peace, gun control & for people to look at this & call this what it is = terrorism.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 2, 2017
And Lin-Manuel Miranda offered up suggestions for ways to help.
You can volunteer.
You can call your representatives.
You can find a place to send supplies.
No shortage of ways to do good today.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017
Going to check on my loved ones in the Vegas area, then back to work for Puerto Rico.
No shortage of places you can do good. We need you.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017
He also reminded people to do what they need to do to take care of themselves.
You can also put down your phone or close your computer and take a walk. That's what I just did. We need you for the long haul. We need you.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017
Lady Gaga is also taking action today, though in a different way. She called for a group “meditation/silence/prayer” that she’ll lead through her Instagram Live. You can take part at 3:30pm PST. She explained, “My intention is to connect us all through inner peace. I believe we can calm inflammation in the world 🌎 by calming each other.”
4 anyone who'd like to join, I'm doing a 20 minute moment of meditation/silence/prayer on my InstagramLive for calming of the 🌎 @ 3:30 PST
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) October 2, 2017
Most stars are simply shocked and heartbroken, and are sending their love to the victims and anyone else who’s hurting right now.
I feel like every day is more shocking and sad…My heart is broken for all the victims of last night's shooting in Vegas, & their families
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) October 2, 2017
Completely heartbroken over the news this morning. Keeping the victims of last night's tragedy in Las Vegas in my prayers 🙏 #PrayForLasVegaspic.twitter.com/ay0BP86om0
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) October 2, 2017
Saying a prayer for all the victims & their loved ones, also for the residents & visitors of Las Vegas! This was a horrific act of terror!!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) October 2, 2017
my heart goes out to everyone affected in last night’s horrific tragedy. praying for healing and for change. #lasvegas
— Fergie (@Fergie) October 2, 2017
My heart hurts this morning for Vegas 🙏🏻 gx #PRAYERSFORVEGAS
— Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani) October 2, 2017
Love and prayers to my family and friends in Las Vegas on this terrible morning
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) October 2, 2017
I ❤️ Las Vegas…feeling so broken this morning
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) October 2, 2017
It’s unimaginable. And yet it's real. I don't know where to begin. Watching, crying, and sending love.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 2, 2017
Care. Love. Be outraged. Be devastated. Just don’t give up. The world needs good humans today.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 2, 2017
Woke up to the most devastating news about Las Vegas. I’m praying for everyone in Las Vegas!
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 2, 2017
My heart breaks…biggest mass shooting in US history. Praying for Las Vegas.
— Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) October 2, 2017
What is happening to our world? 🙏🏼
— Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) October 2, 2017
I can't believe this!! The deadliest mass shooting in US history! 😩My sincerest condolences to everybody there! My prayers are with you! 💔
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) October 2, 2017
This is heartbreaking to learn about! Things have got to change! 🙏🏽
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) October 2, 2017
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