It was the verdict heard ’round the world. George Zimmerman. Not guilty.
And then the reactions poured in from social media. And it wasn’t just us regular people, celebs had a lot to say. And not just the celebs who have been open supporters of the Martin family from the beginning [like Russell Simmons and Jamie Foxx] but a ton of them – and lots of white celebrities!
Do you know how happy this makes us? A huge step towards growth in this country is not just black celebrities keeping this movement in the spotlight, but white celebrities as well.
Check out the support that came in…
I feel sick. #RipTrayvonMartin
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 14, 2013
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No. My heart is with Sybrina Fulton, Rachel Jeantel, everyone who loved Trayvon and has been sent the message that his life didn’t matter.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) July 14, 2013
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The wind is more than knocked out of me… My heart aches for this boy’s family. Justice System? I don’t think so. #justicefortrayvon
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) July 14, 2013
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My heart goes out to Trayvon Martin’s family & loved ones. Thought & prayers being sent their way #NoJustice
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) July 14, 2013
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My heart is heavy…for all who knew and loved #TrayvonMartin. His life mattered. This is shameful.
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) July 14, 2013
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Had a gun-toting Trayvon Martin stalked an unarmed George Zimmerman, and then shot him to death… DO I EVEN NEED TO COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE?
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) July 14, 2013
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Ugh, my tummy turns. RT “@RonanFarrow: American justice: still colorblind (as long as you’re white).”
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) July 14, 2013
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That he didn’t get at least manslaughter blows my mind. Heart hurts for the Martin family.
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) July 14, 2013
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unarmed teenagers have a right to public space – without owning armed citizens any explanation as to their equal right to the sidewalk
— John Cusack (@johncusack) July 14, 2013
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A young man was killed in Florida and no one is guilty of anything, except the victim. I don’t think stand your ground was meant for this.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 14, 2013
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This has to be a call to action. We must participate in the political process and demand the justice system we ALL deserve.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) July 14, 2013
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I just heard “The gun George Zimmerman used to kill Trayvon Martin will be returned to him.” This is so sad! #Justice4Trayvon
— KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) July 14, 2013
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Dear Trayvon’s Mom http://t.co/FkWt45vn4w.
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) July 14, 2013
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NO JUSTICE.
— Andy Cohen (@BravoAndy) July 14, 2013
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I can’t handle this. All that really matters are Trayvon’s parents, and making sure nothing like this ever happens again.
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) July 14, 2013
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Zimmerman verdict sickens me.
— Kate Walsh (@katewalsh) July 14, 2013
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Well that was a horrible and devastating decision.
— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) July 14, 2013
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Dear Son, I love you and there is no shame in running away from creepy ass crackers. #nojustice
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) July 14, 2013
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Oh man.. Just read #trayvonverdict. My heart goes out to the #martin family. What a nightmare #tragic
— Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) July 14, 2013