Actors, comedians and musicians took to Twitter on Friday to condemn President Trump during his inauguration.
“Americans are all colors, faiths, cultures & genders. We have voices. We refuse fear. We believe in the Dream,” singer Alicia Keys tweeted at Trump’s account. Keys previously performed at former President Obama’s 2013 inauguration.
“So, clearly, ‘I picked the right day to START sniffin’ glue,'” “Two and a Half Men” actor Charlie Sheen joked in a tweet, referencing the satirical film “Airplane” in which an air traffic controller laments that he just stopped several bad habits just before a potential air disaster.
Actor Alec Baldwin decided against writing a snarky tweet that was emblematic of his ongoing Twitter feud with Trump over his portrayal of the president every week on “Saturday Night Live,” in favor of a somber message to his followers.
All of the jokes/parody/comedy aside,
let’s stop for a moment to take a full account of where we are. This country is lost. It’s in trouble.— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) January 20, 2017
Many Hollywood actors and musical artists had supported Democrat Hillary Clinton during the 2016 campaign, and were disheartened by Trump’s victory Nov. 8. Trump notably had such trouble booking A-list artists to perform at his inauguration, after his team got rejected by Elton John, the Beach Boys and a Bruce Springsteen cover band, that he declared he didn’t want celebrities at his inauguration.
Other celebrities, including Chris Rock, Lena Dunham, John Legend and Sarah Silverman, chimed in with messages alternating from serious calls to action to dark humor, or praised Clinton.
Maturity, grace and oh boy, is she going high when they went low. https://t.co/kyqsVPlb22
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 20, 2017
Comedian Patton Oswalt offered several alternatives to watching the inauguration, including watching National Geographic or unplugging from the media, while others, like Elizabeth Banks, proclaimed they would be doing anything other than watching the ceremony.
I’m boycotting my TV not even watching for the inauguration for the 1st time in my life! https://t.co/pc64Tsb6lJ
— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) January 19, 2017
I made a appointment at the DMV this morning. That’s where I’ll be. The DMV. ?? #AlreadyGreat
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) January 20, 2017
Me trying to ignore the bs all day today…. pic.twitter.com/SUpivOIGli
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 20, 2017
Others like Pharrell Williams and Katy Perry called people to participate in the Women’s March in Washington the following day.
Then, I’m marching. #WomensMarch
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) January 20, 2017
Sharing songs of inclusion and solidarity ahead of tomorrow’s Women’s March. Listen on @applemusic. #HiddenFigures https://t.co/wSStTcFovG pic.twitter.com/SAxKOT9sEy
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 20, 2017
See what the many stars had to say about the inauguration.
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) January 20, 2017
i was going to go to sundance to support john tomorrow but feeling compelled to support my fellow women. see you at the women’s march, DC
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 20, 2017
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 20, 2017
Somewhere, right now, an angry white man is joking about the women at the march syncing periods and I want to beat him to it #nothowitworks
— ? Lena Dunham ? (@lenadunham) January 20, 2017
Start thinking mid term elections now – this makes it CRAZY easy:https://t.co/FgUAFkOu9Y
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) January 20, 2017
He had no mandate to do any of the things he wants to do. He says landslide to confuse the ignorant. https://t.co/YNPMFUf3Jb
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) January 20, 2017
I dreamed I was driving 100 mph on the freeway and when I woke up I was driving 100 mph on the freeway.
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) January 20, 2017
In these times, unite in kindness, deeper understanding, compassion, love, and knowledge. Make sure the truth keeps its meaning.
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) January 20, 2017
Were only white people allowed to the Washington Mall?
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 20, 2017
Looks like you got duped, Katy. This is footage from the music video for Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” https://t.co/UAtBlxRGub
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 20, 2017
I rebuke the Trump presidency. Y’all can have Mr Burns for a president if you want but I’m going to live in this photo forever. pic.twitter.com/WoGA26o27P
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) January 20, 2017
Mad. pic.twitter.com/FY8DB4TShl
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) January 20, 2017
Barron, a voting majority shares your horror. #barronforpresidentA photo posted by Julie Bowen (@itsjuliebowen) on Jan 20, 2017 at 8:54am PST
Once or twice in every generation a line is crossed so egregiously that where you stood on the issue will forever define you. -Kara Vallow
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) January 20, 2017
Blasting this @johnlegend arrangement…https://t.co/qgVXRRiNIq
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) January 20, 2017
Stop telling me to “get over it”. Get UNDER it. He works for US. The democratic process is constant. Stay informed, stay engaged, speak up.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) January 20, 2017
I’m trying to be a respectful diligent American rt now but as I start to watch this inauguration- Regression is the word that comes to mind.
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) January 20, 2017
Good luck everyone… pic.twitter.com/cABey25H9w
— diego luna (@diegoluna_) January 20, 2017
This feels like OUR Suffragette moment. Except this time it’s not for the vote, it’s for our collective lives. Queens, march with me x T ??
— Thandie Newton (@thandienewton) January 20, 2017
Use Your Voice. Watch this. Share this. #wearehere #lovearmy https://t.co/5jONBjQmut
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 20, 2017
Noticed you had to use an old Obama inauguration photo for your banner, so we fixed it for you. pic.twitter.com/qTkPCuGUY9
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) January 20, 2017
https://t.co/HXul9UuUPl pic.twitter.com/DOBz5j1TKE
— Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) January 20, 2017
