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    This is how 22 celebrities reacted to the Presidential Election result

    'Can we have Alec Baldwin instead?'

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    Published 10 November 2016 In Features

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    'Can we have Alec Baldwin instead?'

    Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States, shocking the world as he defied pre-election polling to take the White House this morning.

    The Donald’s unexpected triumph marks the end of his 10-month presidential race against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton – one of the meanest and most divisive campaign battles of all time.

    Millions tuned in this morning to watch the events unfold, with Trump taking the key states in the early hours. His victory has unsurprisingly blown up the internet, even crashing the Canadian immigration website with an influx of US citizens prepared to denounce the flag and prompting #RIPAmerica to begin trending on Twitter.

    Among those expressing their immediate shock were some very famous faces. Here’s what they’re saying on social media about the outcome.

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    1. Katy Perry

    Do not sit still. Do not weep. MOVE. We are not a nation that will let HATE lead us.— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016

    2. JK Rowling

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    We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don't let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line. https://t.co/ro9AkRSc9Q— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

    3. Lady Gaga

    In a room full of hope, we will be heard. Nothing can stop us. With @deray #blacklivesmatter Stand up for kindness, equality, and love.❤️??— #CountryOfKindness (@ladygaga) November 9, 2016

    Lady Gaga protesting outside Trump Tower this morning

    Lady Gaga protesting outside Trump Tower this morning

    4. Chris Evans

    I couldn't have any more respect and love for this man. He would have had my vote even if he weren't my uncle. https://t.co/EpPokkXBZ5— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 8, 2016

    5. Sophie Turner

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    This can't be happening right now.— Sophie Turner (@SophieT) November 9, 2016

    Sophie Turner tweet

    6. Kristen Bell

    Anyone else wanna puke?— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) November 9, 2016

    7. Lily Allen

    Canada need to think about building a wall rn.— lily allen (@lilyallen) November 9, 2016

    lilly allen tweet

    8. Lorde

    in my ears there's just roaring— Lorde (@lorde) November 9, 2016

    9. Rashida Jones

    I want to quit life.— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 9, 2016

    10. Brittany Snow

    In other related news: Flights to Canada are really cheap— Brittany Snow (@Brittanysnow) November 9, 2016

    11. Ariel Winter

    America, you have failed. What the actual fuck. Devastating. I won't recognize @realDonaldTrump as our president, ever. #dumptrucktrump— Ariel Winter (@arielwinter1) November 9, 2016

    12. Madonna

    Madonna tweet

    13. Jessica Chastain

    The positive element from all this is that we can no longer pretend that we are free of racism & sexism. The question is, what do we do now?— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) November 9, 2016

    14. Jesse Tyler Ferguson

    I'm taking tonight to grieve for minorities, women, immigrants, muslims & the LGBTQ community but tomorrow I'm waking up ready to fight.— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) November 9, 2016

    Jesse Tyler Ferguson quote

    15. Sarah Silverman

    When do we start googling "What is Brexit?"— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016

    16. Octavia Spencer

    Gonna miss Obama. maybe this country needs a Trump presidency to see just how good we had it and took it for granted!!!!! #GodBlessTheUSA— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) November 9, 2016

    Octavia spencer

    17. Ariana Grande

    well this is utterly terrifying— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) November 9, 2016

    18. Cher

    ask yourself“DID I DO ALL I COULD HAVE DONE”⁉️Its a good Lesson.We r still Try’n 2have hope. SAW BREXIT RIP GB APART IN ONE NITE? Must??— Cher (@cher) November 9, 2016

    Cher tweet

    19. Mandy Moore

    I am just absolutely beside myself right now. I can't believe the way this thing has turned. Trying to remain hopeful but geeez louise.— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) November 9, 2016

    20. JoJo

    fell asleep for a couple hours- just woke up- looked at my phone- turned on the tv- ran to the bathroom and threw up.— JoJo. (@iamjojo) November 9, 2016

    JoJo tweet

    21. Seth MacFarlane

    Seth Macfarlane

    22. Lady Gaga (Pt. II)

    Lady Gaga Trump T-Shirt

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    Stepping out in her native New York the day after it was announced that Donald Trump had been elected President of the United States, Gaga wore this quite brilliant and pun-absolutely-intended 'Love Trumps Hate' t-shirt.

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    In 2021, Jenny was named as a winner on the PPA's '30 under 30' list, and was also listed as a rising star in journalism.

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