Celebrities react to San Bernardino shooting
Celebrities shared their thoughts on social media after a mass shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, Calif. The incident left at least 14 dead and 14 injured, and the suspects are still at large.
Stars reacted in a range of emotions; while most were shocked, some, like director Michael Moore, pointed out that shootings have become commonplace and no longer very surprising. Many sent their prayers and thoughts to San Bernardino, while others called for tighter gun control.
Piers Morgan expressed his disbelief, saying, "Jesus Christ," after pointing out that the shooting was at a center for the disabled.
The target of this latest U.S. mass shooting is a centre for the disabled.
Jesus Christ.
#sanbernardino
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 2, 2015
Michael Moore pointed out the frequency of mass shootings, by comparing it to a daily TV show.
We interrupt "Dr. Phil" for Today's Mass Shooting Melee in the USA. #regularlyscheduledprogram
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 2, 2015
Soleil Moon Frye, Christina Applegate and Amy Schumer all said they were heartbroken. Schumer is known for working with her cousin, Sen. Chuck Schumer, to push for gun control.
Heart is breaking. Sending love to #SanBernadino
— soleil moon frye (@moonfrye) December 2, 2015
Wow. Once again heart is breaking. This has to stop!!!
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) December 2, 2015
This is absolutely heartbreaking-all my love to everyone in San Bernardino especially the first responders. These shootings must stop.
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) December 2, 2015
Darren Criss and Andy Richter called for gun control, saying too many Americans are armed.
More & more... We gotta arm Americans? Well we've armed half of them and they're killing the other half. EVERY. F'ING. DAY. This is madness.
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) December 2, 2015
IT'S ABOUT ACCESS TO GUNS
IT'S ABOUT ACCESS TO GUNS
IT'S ABOUT ACCESS TO GUNS
— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) December 2, 2015
Ben Schwartz and Seth Green called for action from the people.
How is this real life? We need to act NOW- "With #SanBernadino, there've now been more mass shootings in the US than days in the year."
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) December 2, 2015
This is beyond crazy. I'm exhausted. We have to change.
#WeThePeople https://t.co/GpVZT8GJBl
— Seth Green (@SethGreen) December 2, 2015
Many celebrities sent their prayers and thoughts to the victims.
Pray for San Bernadino
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) December 2, 2015
Omg watching this-it's awful!these poor people ...praying for everyone https://t.co/55t49rfHlc
— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) December 2, 2015
Another tragedy - now in San Bernadino Loma Linda Medical facility - for people with special needs. It's too much! My heart goes out to all.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) December 2, 2015
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #SanBernardino
— Holly Madison (@hollymadison) December 2, 2015
Others simply expressed their horror.
Welcome to America. It has been 0 days since our last mass shooting.
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) December 2, 2015
Damn are we all losing our minds
— Sinbad (@sinbadbad) December 2, 2015
Feels like the world is breaking.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) December 2, 2015
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump weighed in; Clinton said she refused to accept frequent shootings as the new "normal" and Trump thanked police officers.
I refuse to accept this as normal. We must take action to stop gun violence now. -H https://t.co/SkKglwQycb
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 2, 2015
California shooting looks very bad. Good luck to law enforcement and God bless. This is when our police are so appreciated!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2015
Questlove reposted a tweet saying that Sandy Hook ended the gun control debate.
Sadly this. https://t.co/aEYayyWDks
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) December 2, 2015