Celebs Defend Kim Kardashian In Wake of Robbery
Chrissy Teigen, James Corden and more spoke up on the star's behalf following her frightening encounter in Paris.
On Sunday evening, five robbers dressed as police officers held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room and stole more than $10 million worth of jewelry — possibly even her new $4 million engagement ring. The reality star, who was abroad for Paris Fashion Week, where she was also attacked by celebrity assailant Vitalii Sediuk just last week, was physically unharmed but "badly shaken" by the assault.
The scary ordeal, however, soon became fodder for Twitter trolls, who wrote they were surprised that Kardashian didn't Snapchat the robbery, with a few even insinuating that the attack was orchestrated by her team in order to get attention. Even worse, some suggested that she deserved it.
Celebs in shining armor including Chrissy Teigen and James Corden, however, rushed to her defense, urging the public to remember that Kardashian is a wife, sister and a mother and that being a celebrity doesn't mean you're "asking for" a violent assault. "Fame is interesting," wrote Teigen, who opened a dialogue about celebrities' relationships with fans. "Celebs are supposed to love you guys while also knowing you'd make a meme of our dead bodies to get retweets."
In an out of character move, even Piers Morgan came to Kardashian's defense, writing that he felt "very sorry" for the star and her family. The tweet was surprising considering his Twitter commentary with regards to celebrities is usually degrading rather than supportive.
Read the reactions below.
Chrissy Teigen
Some shit just isn't funny. I see you trying, but it isn't.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
Fame is interesting. Celebs are supposed to love you guys while also knowing you'd make a meme of our dead bodies to get retweets
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
I dunno. It's hard to explain because everyone thinks money and fame is pure awesome, so it just sounds whiny. I get it, trust me. Go off.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
It is just a weird little world that I cannot expect anyone to get. I know it seems super awesome and laughable. I know.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
I myself think it is bonkers.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
No one is begging you for sympathy. I know the game plan is to naturally hate celebrities https://t.co/EMHRslQKu6
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
Please do not think that I think celebrities are special snowflakes. I just miss empathy, in general, for everyone.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
Not sure if it matters but I definitely used to get 3 dollars worth of gas at a time and "check into cash" all paydays https://t.co/FAw3JAPdSO
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 3, 2016
James Corden
People making jokes about @KimKardashian tonight would do well to remember that she's a mother,a daughter,a wife,a friend.Be nice or shut up
— James Corden (@JKCorden) October 3, 2016
Leona Lewis
Years later I'm still personally dealing with trauma after being attacked.We should be sending love to @KimKardashian it's an awful ordeal https://t.co/sGvD8QMIMv
— Leona Lewis (@leonalewis) October 3, 2016
Christian Siriano
Love and hope for justice to @KimKardashian today. Nobody deserves to have this happen to them. How terrifying. So glad no violence.
— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) October 3, 2016
Spencer Pratt
If Kim was robbed in China bet Trump would be spitting tweets right now
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) October 3, 2016
I'm furious Paris police didn't have police protection for Kim especially after that scum assaulted her earlier in the week
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) October 3, 2016
Teresa Guidice
So scary hearing what happened to @KimKardashian in Paris
— Teresa Giudice (@Teresa_Giudice) October 3, 2016
Piers Morgan
Feel very sorry for @KimKardashian. Must have been a terrifying experience. #Paris #robbery
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 3, 2016
Jamie Lee Curtis
Relieved @KimKardashian was unharmed. Public people deserve private, safe lives. A horrific moment 4 her family. Twitterverse silence thee.
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) October 3, 2016
Charlie Puth
I feel so bad for @KimKardashian. I'm so sorry this happened to you.
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) October 3, 2016