Celebrities react to UK voting to leave the European Union

MANILA, Philippines – The British people have spoken: they want to be "out" of the European Union (EU).

In a historic referendum on Thursday, June 23 (Friday, June 24 in Manila) the United Kingdom voted 52% to 48% to leave from the 28-nation union, which has offered unfettered trade access and the free movement of labor across its borders.

Entertainment figures have spoken about this so-called Brexit, whether they were in favor of it or not – and even if they were on the other side of the pond. (READ: British stars back staying in EU)

JK Rowling

The Harry Potter author, who was vocal about her opposition toward Britain leaving the EU, tweeted "Goodbye, UK" and "I don't think I've ever wanted magic more."

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I don&#39;t think I&#39;ve ever wanted magic more.  <a href="https://t.co/gVNQ0PYIMT">https://t.co/gVNQ0PYIMT</a></p>&mdash; J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) <a href="https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/746192965568077824">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Scotland will seek independence now. Cameron&#39;s legacy will be breaking up two unions. Neither needed to happen. <a href="https://t.co/4MDj7pndcq">https://t.co/4MDj7pndcq</a></p>&mdash; J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) <a href="https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/746203541929234433">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Lena Headey

The Game of Thrones actress, who plays Cersei Lannister, referred to divisive US presidential candidate Donald Trump as she mourned the Brexit victory.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We may as well elect Trump over here <a href="https://t.co/Ty14gW5kel">pic.twitter.com/Ty14gW5kel</a></p>&mdash; lena headey (@IAMLenaHeadey) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAMLenaHeadey/status/746256916171657216">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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James Corden

The Late Late Show host tweeted:

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I can&#39;t get my head around what&#39;s happening in Britain.I&#39;m so sorry to the youth of Britain. I fear you&#39;ve been let down today x</p>&mdash; James Corden (@JKCorden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JKCorden/status/746192723506434048">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Ryan Seacrest

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">shocking news out of UK this morning. Definitely a day for the history books... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brexit?src=hash">#Brexit</a></p>&mdash; Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanSeacrest/status/746215840995901441">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Ricky Gervais

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cheer up. We&#39;ll all be dead soon and it&#39;s the next generation that will really suffer. Have a great day :)</p>&mdash; Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) <a href="https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/746318699993399296">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At last, we can now return to the good old days. Of isolation, rampant xenophobia &amp; our poor dying young in terrible hospitals.</p>&mdash; Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) <a href="https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/746324327432323072">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Hugh Laurie

The star of TV series House said, "Reverse is across and down, easy on the clutch."

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations exiters. Reverse is across and down, easy on the clutch.</p>&mdash; Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) <a href="https://twitter.com/hughlaurie/status/746205796992618497">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Lily Allen

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well millennials. We&#39;re really really fucked.</p>&mdash; lily (@lilyallen) <a href="https://twitter.com/lilyallen/status/746221722282557440">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Alexa Chung

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Scooping flesh out. Setting some aside in a jar marked &#39;immigrant&#39;. Unclear where to scatter myself.</p>&mdash; alexa chung (@alexa_chung) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexa_chung/status/746209209667051520">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Ellie Goulding

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartbroken to hear the news.</p>&mdash; Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) <a href="https://twitter.com/elliegoulding/status/746227912848769024">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I truly believe this is one of the most devastating things to happen during my lifetime. I felt a fear I&#39;ve never felt this morning.</p>&mdash; Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) <a href="https://twitter.com/elliegoulding/status/746265460119830528">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Cher

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Glued 2Brexit results with Frnds‼️ <br>“Leaves”Have Won.Frnds say Immigration played part in Vote.<br>It’s Best Decision 4 All UK PPL<br></p>&mdash; Cher (@cher) <a href="https://twitter.com/cher/status/746176719585951744">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How Could I Have Been So Blind I’ve been So Frightened By Shadow Being Cast,By Extreme Right Wing Politicians In,I Forgot About The</p>&mdash; Cher (@cher) <a href="https://twitter.com/cher/status/746254550575755264">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Lupe Fiasco

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Britain Leaves The EU, Colombia Ends Civil War and I got my VR headset...what a day!!!</p>&mdash; Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) <a href="https://twitter.com/LupeFiasco/status/746209563083345920">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Dylan Sprouse

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Don&#39;t expect to see the river bed right after a stones throw. Avoid both glee &amp; apocalypticism immediately following historic events <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/brexit?src=hash">#brexit</a></p>&mdash; Dylan Sprouse (@dylansprouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/dylansprouse/status/746220423608557569">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Neil Gaiman

Renowned British writer Neil Gaiman said:

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear UK, <br><br>good luck. <br><br>I am afraid you are going to need it,<br> <br>love<br><br>Neil.</p>&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/746202019413663745">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Piers Morgan

The British TV personality and journalist provided his own commentary.

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remain fought a shockingly deluded campaign. Refused to engage properly with immigration debate. Insisted it was about economy. It wasn&#39;t.</p>&mdash; Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/746197736383385600">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This became a referendum on immigration not the economy. <br>Farage, love him or hate him, was most effective campaigner. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EUreferendum?src=hash">#EUreferendum</a></p>&mdash; Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/746196498505826304">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Bette Midler

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREXIT!!! It&#39;s a new world.</p>&mdash; Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BetteMidler/status/746348696871264256">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Jamie Campbell Bower

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shocked. Saddened. Confused.</p>&mdash; Jamie Campbell Bower (@Jamiebower) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jamiebower/status/746239030786850816">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Jaime King

{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That was fucking intense UK. We are with you during this time<a href="https://t.co/UccE63UEGg">https://t.co/UccE63UEGg</a></p>&mdash; Jaime King (@Jaime_King) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaime_King/status/746205529383403520">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>

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Elizabeth Hurley

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Long, emotional night. Sweet dreams<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brexit?src=hash">#Brexit</a> <a href="https://t.co/a2IH1f0U33">pic.twitter.com/a2IH1f0U33</a></p>&mdash; Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElizabethHurley/status/746195171138666497">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Michael Sheen

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wales votes to trust a new and more right wing Tory leadership to invest as much money into its poorer areas as EU has been doing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EUref?src=hash">#EUref</a></p>&mdash; michael sheen (@michaelsheen) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelsheen/status/746229473784135681">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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– with reports from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com