Here’s What 6 Celebs Had to Say About the Chelsea Bombings
On the heels of the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, last night’s yet-to-be-explained Chelsea bombings, which saw 29 people injured after an intentional explosive device was placed in or near a dumpster, understandably has many shaken up.
Celebrities were no exception, taking to Twitter to react to the shocking event. Find out what they had to say below.
In NY safe &sound saying big prayers for my friends in Chelsea. Everyone be safe. We New Yorkers always stick together. #ChelseaExplosion
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 18, 2016
1. Lady Gaga: Mother Monster left her friends and fans with this message of warmth.
Sending my love to NYC. Always and forever my city, the city I love and cherish. #ChelseaExplosion
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) September 18, 2016
2. Laverne Cox: NYC enthusiast Laverne Cox sent thoughts and love to the Big Apple.
Explosions on the jersey shore & the city today…this ones close to home.Praying for the injured & the world.Hugging my babies extra tight!
— Nicole Polizzi (@snooki) September 18, 2016
3. Nicole “Snooki” LaValle: Nicole was serious and reflective in her reaction, a change from her usual goofball ways.
Now more than ever, New Yorkers, TAKE YOUR GODDAMN GARBAGE OFF THE TRAIN! DO NOT LEAVE PLASTIC OR PAPER BAGS FULL OF TRASH THERE
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) September 18, 2016
4. Mara Wilson: After telling Chelsea residents to “please be safe,” Mara attempted to infuse some humor into the situation.
Praying… again. :( https://t.co/uim8hPaXaf
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 18, 2016
5. Leah Remini: Leah kept things short and simple with a retweet of the news and two single words.
Just heard what happened (just got offstage in Canada) all my NYCers ok? #Chelsea
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) September 18, 2016
6. Questlove: Questlove got the news late due to a performance, but made sure to check in on all his NYC peeps afterwards.
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(h/t ET, photos via Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty)