The recent attack of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has sparked an outpouring of support and concern from celebrities on social media.
According to Chicago Police, Jussie was found with a rope around his neck and had bleach thrown at him, as well as having racial and homophobic slurs yelled at him. He was immediately hospitalized after the incident.
Lee Daniels, creator of “Empire” released an emotional video on his Instagram in support of Jussie saying, “Right will be done. We will win this battle.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtOrBBmH6GK/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=ihpa7knytdvq
The hate crime has not only impacted the LGBTQ community but also spurred many celebrities and activists to express support and demands for change and justice.
https://twitter.com/iamwandasykes/status/1090311933058641920
#JussieSmollett @JussieSmollett from one Black Gay Jewish man to another,I see you.People don't think we are here and real.We represent the heart of academia,the arts,American creativity even while we are marginalized and mocked and sometimes attack.But we will not be invisible.
— Michael W. Twitty (@KosherSoul) January 30, 2019
As I go to sleep tonight, I’m thinking about @JussieSmollett. He is a light in this world that I’m praying is not dimmed by the racism and bigotry that is dividing us. Holding my LGBTQ family close to my heart tonight. I hope you all are. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lowE6l3KPU
— Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) January 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/Amy_Siskind/status/1090411443382636544
OMG!! THIS is why the LGBTQ community continue to fight to be seen and PROTECTED against hate!
We ALL have to take this racist and homophobic act of violence very personally! My arms are around you @jussiesmollett. You are loved! https://t.co/bprDZ3Luah
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 29, 2019
Sending love and healing energy to @JussieSmollett ❤️ I can't stop thinking about how this racially charged homophobic attack isn't an anomaly. It happens too often & I'm tired. Sick and tired. And angry. But I must persist. And I want justice.
— Steven Canals (@StevenCanals) January 30, 2019
Disgusted by the ugly prejudice and bigotry behind this violence. Sending love to @JussieSmollett & to anyone that has been hurt by the hatred of those who fear difference. As a society, we continue to fail LGBTQIA+ communities and PoC. pic.twitter.com/FFRPIbhOip
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) January 30, 2019
“LGBTQ people are too sensitive”
“Do people really need to see gay characters?”
“It’s just a cake, go buy one from someone else”All these types of things are said to minimize LGBTQ experiences so that violent actions like this one against queer people get swept under the rug. https://t.co/c1TUzwbaNE
— Phillip (@MajorPhilebrity) January 29, 2019
https://twitter.com/calvinstowell/status/1090292396682854400
Four years ago, @JussieSmollett came out on my show. I’m sending him and his family so much love today. ❤️
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) January 29, 2019
