Madonna, Amy Schumer and Ariana Grande also expressed their feelings on social media after news broke that 50 people were killed and 53 others were injured following the mass shooting.
- Jun 13, 2016
AceShowbiz - Celebrities took to social media to send their love and condolences for the victims of the mass shooting at Pulse gay nightclub on Saturday evening, June 11 in Orlando. Kim Kardashian, Beyonce Knowles and John Legend are some of the famous faces who expressed their feelings through social media.
Following the incident, which is the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star tweeted, "I'm truly at a loss for words. To everyone in Orlando affected by this massacre, my thoughts, love, & prayers are with u," adding rainbow love emojis. The "Formation" singer posted on Instagram a photo of a peace sign made of flowers and branches which she captioned, "Condolences and prayers to Orlando."
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— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) 12 June 2016
Chrissy Teigen's husband chimed in, "Horrified by the mass shooting in Orlando. When will we do something to prevent these killing sprees?" Madonna also paid tribute to the victims of the shooting by uploading on Instagram a photo of her quote which read, "You cannot use the name of god, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate."
Horrified by the mass shooting in Orlando. When will we do something to prevent these killing sprees?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) 12 June 2016
In addition to celebrities like Milla Jovovich, Ty Dolla $ign, Amy Schumer, Mindy Kaling and Ariana Grande, President Barack Obama sent his sympathy to those who were killed and injured following the incident. "We stand with the people of Orlando who have endured a terrible attack on this city," Barack told reporters. "Although it's still early in the investigation, we know enough to say this is an act of terror and an act of hate."
No words this morning after reading about what happened a few hours ago in Orlando. https://t.co/7lLmN1IaQe
— Milla Jovovich (@MillaJovovich) 12 June 2016
Praying for the families of those murdered in Orlando .
— Ty Dolla $ign (@tydollasign) 12 June 2016
Sickening news. All my love to Orlando.
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) 12 June 2016
Unspeakable. So much suffering today. My heart goes out to the families of the victims in Orlando. #Pride
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) 12 June 2016
How how how how can one have so much hate ????? My heart...... is so broken. Praying for the families of the Orlando victims. I am so sorry.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) 12 June 2016
At least 50 people were killed and 53 others were injured after Omar Saddiqui Mateen opened fire inside the club. The venue's Facebook page posted a message that night, which read, "Everyone get out of pulse and keep running." The shooter was killed by police.