MANILA, Philippines – Donald J. Trump is the United States' president-elect, the victor in a heated and tense election that has also dominated global headlines. In the entertainment world that has overwhelmingly supported his opponent Hillary Clinton, the reactions range from shock and disbelief to a firm resolve to work harder for the people of the United States. (READ: Stars react as US elections results roll in)
One of the strongest reactions to the Trump victory came from actor Chris Evans, best known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel films. Seeming just as impassioned as Cap, Chris Evans said he was "devastated" as he took to Twitter to react to the Trump win.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We've let a bully set our course. I'm devastated.</p>— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/796219890239733760">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Pretty Little Liars star Keegan Allen referenced Trump's controversial leaked comments in his reaction. Released in October, Trump's comments bragging about groping women with impunity were roundly condemned as hateful and misogynstic.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">America just elected a man who said to "grab em by the pussy" over the first female president. This is really sad.</p>— Keegan Allen (@KeeganAllen) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeeganAllen/status/796257620059267072">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Many stars, having absorbed the outcome, insisted that there was much work to be done.
Katy Perry, one of Clinton's most vocal supporters, posted a series of tweets for her followers, urging them not to give in to inaction.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Do not sit still. Do not weep. MOVE. We are not a nation that will let HATE lead us.</p>— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) <a href="https://twitter.com/katyperry/status/796265040613675008">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Another tweet goes: "WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED. #LOVETRUMPSHATE"
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LOVETRUMPSHATE?src=hash">#LOVETRUMPSHATE</a></p>— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) <a href="https://twitter.com/katyperry/status/796264321726685184">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">POWER TO THE PEOPLE</p>— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) <a href="https://twitter.com/katyperry/status/796263564600373248">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RISE UP</p>— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) <a href="https://twitter.com/katyperry/status/796261802740944898">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Referencing one of Michelle Obama's indelible speeches, Emmy Rossum wrote: "When they go low, we go high. We regroup. We listen. We double down. We bet on us. Good night."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When they go low, we go high. We regroup. We listen. We double down. We bet on us. Good night.</p>— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) <a href="https://twitter.com/emmyrossum/status/796242711946797056">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Like Emmy and Katy, Patton Oswalt's tweet pointed to a refusal to wallow in negativity despite their candidate's loss.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hold your loved ones close tonight. Let 'em feel it. Get some sleep. Back at it tomorrow. Love has a longer wick than hate & fear.</p>— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) <a href="https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt/status/796261777482780672">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I won't stop. I'll work twice as hard now. All of us will. You'll see. <a href="https://t.co/qxIbq2nwjX">https://t.co/qxIbq2nwjX</a></p>— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) <a href="https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt/status/796240459077074944">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Sophia Bush tried to remain optimistic in her tweet:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I still believe in us. Despite this evident, great divide. It's time to come together. Hear each other. Not give up, cry, or gloat. Unite.</p>— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) <a href="https://twitter.com/SophiaBush/status/796256637313056768">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Dustin Lance Black posted this.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gather your strength. Now we must turn our tears to sweat, do battle with hate, and turn this chaos into progress. The great work begins.</p>— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) <a href="https://twitter.com/DLanceBlack/status/796257574991564800">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Sarah Bareilles posted this.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I pray that we can heal ourselves. God help us. </p>— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaraBareilles/status/796257736912732161">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Bindi Irwin meanwhile posted this:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let's all pray for love and light. <br>Now more than ever.</p>— Bindi Irwin (@BindiIrwin) <a href="https://twitter.com/BindiIrwin/status/796257125236375552">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Along with many social media users, other celebrities could only express shock or sadness over the results.
Rob Lowe simply said "Wow. She conceded. Wow."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow. She conceded. Wow.</p>— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobLowe/status/796256172953071616">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Model Selita Ebanks wrote:"I'm done. Good Night America. God Bless."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm done. Good Night America. God Bless. </p>— Selita Ebanks (@SelitaEbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelitaEbanks/status/796255784560574464">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Filipino-American Jessica Sanchez said she was sad about the results. The former American Idol runner-up previously recorded a song for Hillary Clinton and has been retweeting reactions of sadness and dismay from others, including pop star Ariana Grande.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm so terribly sad</p>— Jessica Sanchez (@JessicaESanchez) <a href="https://twitter.com/JessicaESanchez/status/796256656086761472">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Rashida Jones' succinct reaction:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I want to quit life.</p>— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamrashidajones/status/796257226818142208">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Actor and musician Jackson Rathbone wrote: "Modern life is officially a science fiction movie from the 1980s."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Modern life is officially a science fiction movie from the 1980s.<br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionNight?src=hash">#ElectionNight</a></p>— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacksonRathbone/status/796259308455370752">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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There were some strong words from actress Rose McGowan, who tweeted about an "internment camp of the mind."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewAmerica?src=hash">#NewAmerica</a>. You are now in an internment camp of the mind.</p>— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) <a href="https://twitter.com/rosemcgowan/status/796261576076566528">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Actor Stephen Baldwin, brother of Alec Baldwin, posted a video of Trump's speech. Stephen supported Trump throughout the campaign.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">God bless America !!<br>& our 45th <br>President of the USA & the new first family ...<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump">@realDonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyannePolls">@kellyannepolls</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeAmericaGreatAgain?src=hash">#MakeAmericaGreatAgain</a> <a href="https://t.co/5sLNZqVWuD">pic.twitter.com/5sLNZqVWuD</a></p>— Stephen Baldwin (@StephenBaldwin7) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenBaldwin7/status/796264249714688001">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Piers Morgan said this:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump">@realDonaldTrump</a> - an astonishing achievement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/President?src=hash">#President</a></p>— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/796256713183784963">November 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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What are your thoughts on a Donald Trump presidency? Let us know in the comments section. – Rappler.com