Celebrities react to the Belgium attacks
Many notable names took to Twitter to express their shock and sadness at the events of Tuesday morning in Brussels.
As is expected with a tragedy of this scale, the responses were fairly uniform, with notables expressing sympathy and compassion for the victims and the citizens of Belgium.
Praying for all those who've been affected by acts of terror across the globe, most recent being in Brussels...Heart breaking! 🙏
— Rihanna (@rihanna) March 22, 2016
My heart pains for the victims to such a disgusting act of hatred. I feel helpless outside of prayer. https://t.co/58xSEaW9sN
— Gina Rodriguez (@HereIsGina) March 22, 2016
My heart goes out to all those affected by the Brussels attacks.
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) March 22, 2016
To all suffering from the horrors in Brussels, my family send our love and prayers. We will donate to your relief and wish we could do more.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) March 22, 2016
The senseless tragedy today breaks my heart. Sending thoughts & prayers to #Brussels. Time for us to stand together. pic.twitter.com/85kDLXicSR
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) March 22, 2016
As Tuesday went on and more details of the effects of the attack came to light, reactions continued to pop up online.
I am so sorry Brussels. My heart goes out to you. What a world this has become
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) March 22, 2016
Pray for our 🌎 , violence against innocent people is an attack on all people #Brussels #Humanity "we were busy hat... https://t.co/M9RGLzZcJP
— George Lopez (@georgelopez) March 22, 2016
Thinking of the people of Brussels after these terrible attacks, and praying for the victims and their families.
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) March 22, 2016
My thoughts are with #Brussels today. Sending love. 🙏🏽 #PrayforPeace https://t.co/t5dQq2q9hF pic.twitter.com/juAegYaHrD
— Vanessa Williams (@VWOfficial) March 22, 2016
Sending my love to the people of Brussels. My heart goes out to everyone touched by this.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 22, 2016
Some notable names, though, couldn't help feeling the exasperation such acts can inspire.
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold...Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) March 22, 2016
There's way too much anger in the world .
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) March 22, 2016
a question: If governments have identified "sympathizers" why aren't they immediately deported or exiled? Lots of BIG islands out there
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) March 22, 2016
"What the world needs now, is love sweet love" #PrayForTheWorld pic.twitter.com/33cYNeRKmj
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) March 22, 2016