Hollywood Reacts to Donald Trump Winning the Presidency

Donald Trump is president
Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York, November 9, 2016. Celebrities reacted to his election with a mix of anger and support. Mark Wilson/Getty

The results are in and Donald Trump is the new President-elect of the United States.

Despite receiving numerous endorsements from A-list stars, including Beyoncé and Madonna, Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House came to an unexpected end early Wednesday morning.

As the election results poured in from the various states across the U.S., there was disbelief on social media from some of the biggest names in music, film and television, as well as some support for President-elect Trump.

See some of the reactions below:

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

I said BREATHE. (I am talking to myself too, y'know) https://t.co/h4hApps12i

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 9, 2016

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

I want to quit life.

— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 9, 2016

A New Fire Is Lit 🔥 We Never Give Up. 🔥We Never Give In' 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/CM4PAnR1nj

— Madonna (@Madonna) November 9, 2016

well this is utterly terrifying

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) November 9, 2016

🙏say a prayer America

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016

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

We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don't let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line. https://t.co/ro9AkRSc9Q

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

Um, America?

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 9, 2016

I wonder when in American history were women truly celebrated, not as a wife mother or sister but as human capable of leadership & guidance

— Michelle Rodriguez (@MRodOfficial) November 9, 2016

It wasn't all disdain, however. Some pro-Trump celebrities celebrated his victory:

Great faith in God works. Mr @realDonaldTrump I'm proud to call you President of the United States of America. And First Lady @MELANIATRUMP

— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to my friend @realDonaldTrump - an astonishing achievement. #President

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 9, 2016

America Will Be Great Again @realDonaldTrump #praiseGod #WeStand #USA pic.twitter.com/4O0j1xNs1x

— Stacey DASH (@staceydash) November 9, 2016

God bless America !!
& our 45th
President of the USA & the new first family ...@realDonaldTrump @kellyannepolls #MakeAmericaGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/5sLNZqVWuD

— Psalm 91 / Stephen Baldwin (@StephenBaldwin7) November 9, 2016

What a amazing year it's been and a wonderful night , proud of @realDonaldTrump 🇺🇸✌️️#maga pic.twitter.com/N8CKgP1eWr

— Antonio Sabáto Jr 🇺🇸 (@AntonioSabatoJr) November 9, 2016

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