Celebrities took to Instagram and Twitter to share pictures of Eiffel tower resembling the logo of peace following a series of coordinated terror attacks in Paris on November 13
- November 14, 2015
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Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and more celebrities react to a series of coordinated terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13. They took to social media including Twitter and Instagram to show their support to the victims and families in loss.
The "Focus" singer didn't only pray for people in Paris but also people in Japan as it was recently struck by small tsunami due to magnitude-7 earthquake. "What a scary, chaotic day on earth. my heart is with everyone in Paris and Japan," Ariana wrote on Twitter. "Please stay safe, my loves. you're in my heart."
Kim, meanwhile, posted on Twitter and Instagram an illustration of iconic Eiffel tower which resembled symbol of peace. Alongside the picture, she put the hashtag #PrayForParis. Justin who just finished his first show following the release of his album "Purpose" tweeted, "Had a great first show but just heard about what happened in Paris. Thoughts and prayers with everyone #PrayForParis." On another tweet, he wrote the hashtag #PrayForJapan.
#PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/LZDJHJm13v
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) November 14, 2015Other celebrities sharing the similar Eiffel tower image included Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, Rita Ora, Jennifer Lopez, Cara Delevingne, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Amy Schumer, Jenna Dewan, Reese Witherspoon and Alicia Keys. Meanwhile, Beyonce Knowles posted a picture with the words, "Praying for Paris."
On the other hand, Kendall Jenner wrote on Twitter a series of hashtags including #PrayForLebanon, #PrayForBaghdad, #PrayForJapan, #PrayForParis and #PrayForMexico. Jared Leto opted to post on Instagram a picture of the flag of France. "Our hearts to you in Paris #vivelafrance," read the caption.
According to Mail Online, the terror attacks took place in the heart of Paris. 142 people died in the attacks. In addition, two suicide bombers blew themselves up outside the Stade de France sports stadium where a friendly match between the French and Germany soccer teams took place. French President Francoise Hollande declared a national state of emergency and called the incident "unprecedented terror attacks." He deployed 1,500 extra troops to the capital and closed the borders.
