TORONTO — Stars from the worlds of music, movies and television reacted Monday night to the announcement that Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson will not be indicted for fatally shooting unarmed teenager Michael Brown.
Actor David Boreanaz tweeted that on-location filming of Bones was shut down because there were protesters nearby. He then weighed in on the situation.
The media now will analyze and throw gas on an already explosive scene in #Ferguson
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) November 25, 2014
Musician will.i.am tweeted several times after learning the news.
#FergusonDecision…I just found about the verdict…I feel sick to my stomach…I’m angry & confused…I feel betrayed….America is lost
— will.i.am (@iamwill) November 25, 2014
My heart goes out to the family of #MikeBrown, the people of #Ferguson and #america as a whole…
— will.i.am (@iamwill) November 25, 2014
Do not loot. let’s unite & Get Organized. let’s inspire our innerCITY youth towards a #STEM education #20yearPLAN to change every hood 4ever
— will.i.am (@iamwill) November 25, 2014
Here’s a look at how some other celebrities reacted to the decision not to indict Wilson.
I’m heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let’s all pray for peace. — Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014
Feeling stuck all the way over here in Sydney seeing the news just now… Sending my prayers to Ferguson & praying for an equal America. — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 25, 2014
BE PEACEFUL PEOPLE! Show our STRENGTH by respecting Michael Brown’s parents wishes. — Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) November 25, 2014
This is a sad day for everyone involved. All I can do is pray for peace. — Courtney B. Vance (@CourtneyBVance) November 25, 2014
I’m worried that the looting and chaos in Ferguson is being done by outsiders exacerbating the situation. #ProtestinPeace — octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) November 25, 2014
We must work together to stop the unnecessary loss of young men of color. Justice was not served in Ferguson. — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 25, 2014
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. — shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 25, 2014
The system that instills & protects white supremacy wins again. Humanity loses…No justice. I pray for Mike Brown & his family. So sad. — Macklemore (@macklemore) November 25, 2014
Officer Wilson’s account was presented as fact by smirking Ferguson prosecutor McCulloch who blamed everyone except the shooter — mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) November 25, 2014
Officer Wilson testified that #Ferguson “is not a very well liked community” and Mike Brown had a face “like a demon” — mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) November 25, 2014
Oh my God. Ferguson. — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 25, 2014
“Civil disobedience in its mass application has the prospect of success. It is militant and defiant, but not destructive.” – MLK Jr. — Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) November 25, 2014
The looters currently on the rampage in #Ferguson are a disgrace to the memory of Michael Brown. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 25, 2014
My thoughts are with the Ferguson community. I hope the frustration, as well as the love for the Brown family, shows itself through peace. — josh groban (@joshgroban) November 25, 2014
Whenever these moments happen it feels like a scene from Ace In the Hole or Network. The media having a pain orgy as a TV show. So sad. — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) November 25, 2014
Praying for Ferguson …. — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) November 25, 2014
” Let’s not just make noise, let’s make a difference.” – Michael Brown’s family. Rest in peace Michael Brown. — oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) November 25, 2014
I know that the protesters in #Ferguson r upset like we all are! But please don’t give them a reason to hurt anyone else! Keep The Peace!! — Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) November 25, 2014
Have problem re decision not 2bring 2 trial,Police who shot young man near St.Louis.Something must b done 2 protect innocent young blk men — Cher (@cher) November 25, 2014
Having said that, Violence is NOT the ANSWER ! VOTE 2Change State Laws.There Must b Change in Attitude & BALANCE In Police & Lawmakers! — Cher (@cher) November 25, 2014
Violence against business’s of this community is A CRIME ! What about children & Old people who live there!Market Burned?LOOTING,FIRES🔥WTF — Cher (@cher) November 25, 2014
OMG Nightmare! What Does Looting & Setting Fire 2Innocent Ppls Stores & Cars Have 2do W/Michael Browns Death? ITS NOT PROTEST,IT’S CRIME😡 — Cher (@cher) November 25, 2014
All my love is with the family of Michael Brown. I applaud their strength and courage, mourn their loss, pray they see justice and change. — Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) November 25, 2014
Heavy heart, angry soul… we matter. ALL our lives matter. Hear us, feel us, respect us… ALL — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 25, 2014
Watching in my hometown thinking of the Browns and hoping the community here respects their son’s memory with peace. #PeaceInFerguson — Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 25, 2014
This whole thing is so damn sad — Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 25, 2014
Why is Don Lemon the only person wearing a gas mask!? — Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 25, 2014
We are not the greatest country in the world. Certainly not tonight. #Ferguson — andy lassner (@andylassner) November 25, 2014
My heart goes out to Michael Brown and his family and I join them in their wishes for peaceful protest tonight in #Ferguson. — Dane DeHaan (@danedehaan) November 25, 2014
Wow. Just wow. Shameful. What will it take??? — Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 25, 2014
“Ferguson” and “Larry the Cable Guy” are currently trending in 1st & 2nd place, respectively. We are in a badly-written horror movie. — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 25, 2014
While I was at the #InternationalEmmys that unsurprising and unjust decision in Ferguson happened. Puts the frivolity and privelege of getting to walk a red carpet into perspective when a lot of black folks can’t even walk the streets without being profiled and murdered, far too often by the folks who are supposed to protect us.#whereIsTheJustice? #WhereIsTheLove #BlackLivesMatter #Ferguson #MikeBrown A photo posted by laverne cox (@lavernecox) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:38pm PST
A photo posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:06pm PST
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