Hollywood was heartbroken over the news of the tragic Las Vegas shooting on Sunday night, when a gunman unleashed a shower of bullets on an outdoor country music festival below, killing at least 58 people and more than 500 injured. Occurring while Jason Aldean was performing at the end of the three-day Route 91 Harvest Festival, it was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
“Tonight has been beyond horrific,” Aldean wrote on Instagram afterward. “I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night. #heartbroken #stopthehate.”
Many politicians took to Twitter, with former President Barack Obama calling the shooting a “senseless tragedy” and Hillary Clinton urging people to stand up to the NRA. “The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots. Imagine the deaths if the shooter had a silencer, which the NRA wants to make easier to get,” she wrote. “Our grief isn’t enough. We can and must put politics aside, stand up to the NRA, and work together to try to stop this from happening again.”
Our grief isn’t enough. We can and must put politics aside, stand up to the NRA, and work together to try to stop this from happening again.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017
Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017
Ava DuVernay, Andy Cohen and Lin-Manuel Miranda were among those who took to Twitter to express their heartbreak and commend first responders, with some also calling for stricter gun control laws.
See more of Hollywood’s reactions below.
Devastating news. Horrible. Sick. Unfathomable.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 2, 2017
How about we ban machine guns?
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 2, 2017
My mind goes to the same place every time there is a senseless mass shooting. I know it’s trite https://t.co/DgJm4r8brs
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 2, 2017
The lone wolf. The local shooter. The gunman. Any and everything, but terrorist. Wonder why.
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) October 2, 2017
I can’t wrap my head around the atrocity in Vegas. Sending my heart and deepest regrets to the families and friends affected. #prayforvegas
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) October 2, 2017
Horrifying scenes in Las Vegas. My heart and soul is with all the victims & their families and friends. Everybody please stay safe.
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) October 2, 2017
Saying a prayer for all the victims & their loved ones, also for the residents & visitors of Las Vegas! This was a horrific act of terror!!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) October 2, 2017
So saddened by this unthinkable and senseless tragedy in Las Vegas. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.
— Justin Hartley (@justinhartley) October 2, 2017
My mind reels from the sheer horror of what happened in Las Vegas last night. Today I mourn with many the tragic loss of life… /1
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 2, 2017
and burn inside with questions about how to move forward and not let the deaths and bloodshed be just another statistic. /2
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 2, 2017
Once more, the right of ordinary Americans to assemble peaceably and enjoy the freedoms afforded in this country has been shattered. /3
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 2, 2017
Once more, we have elevated to a deadly level one right, while eviscerating our most cherished ones. /4
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 2, 2017
Saying a prayer for all the victims & their loved ones, also for the residents & visitors of Las Vegas! This was a horrific act of terror!!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) October 2, 2017
The news from Las Vegas is heartbreaking. Devastating.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) October 2, 2017
Condolences to all of those scarred by the violence in Las Vegas last night. We are with you.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 2, 2017
Heartbroken by the news out of Las Vegas.
Praying for those of us waiting for news from loved ones who went to hear live music on a Sunday.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017
Heroes. https://t.co/7ZcgEjUgpy
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017
Woke up to horrific images of mass shooting in Las Vegas, adding to sadness of Puerto Rican disaster.
— Luis A. Miranda, Jr. (@Vegalteno) October 2, 2017
Too much to comprehend. These poor people. This poor country.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 2, 2017
“Look for the helpers.” — Fred Rogers https://t.co/EvwLE3m0Pu
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 2, 2017
Prayers to those impacted by the tragedy in Las Vegas. We share the pain of those who lost loved ones and offer hope to those recovering
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) October 2, 2017
Pray for Vegas!!. What the hell is going on people!?!? My prayers sent to the heavens above for all the families pic.twitter.com/wDpwZ7g4Pz
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 2, 2017
Woke up to the heartbreaking news from Las Vegas, my thoughts are with everyone and their families. Love. H
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) October 2, 2017
the events in Las Vegas are beyond anyone’s comprehension. My thoughts and love are with everyone affected by this senseless tragedy
— Liam (@LiamPayne) October 2, 2017
Thoughts are with the victims and families of this terrible tragedy in Vegas .
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) October 2, 2017
My heart breaks for Las Vegas. The victims and their loved ones. Thank you to all the first responders who rushed to help.
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) October 2, 2017
Our hearts are broken. To the families and friends of the victims in Las Vegas, we are with you. Sending love & keeping you in our prayers.
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) October 2, 2017
Devastated waking up to the news of the shooting in Las Vegas. Praying for the victims and their families and friends. #PRAYERSFORVEGAS
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) October 2, 2017
My heart feels broken for everyone in Las Vegas. Music should always be a safe place. My thoughts and prayers to everyone there.
— kevin jonas (@kevinjonas) October 2, 2017
My heart breaks…biggest mass shooting in US history. Praying for Las Vegas.
— Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) October 2, 2017
My heart goes out to all those affected my this senseless tragedy in Las Vegas.
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) October 2, 2017
Praying for everyone here in Vegas. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others arent. Please pray.
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) October 2, 2017
Can’t believe the news today. Las Vegas is like a second home to me. Sending my thoughts and love to the affected ones.
— Alesso (@Alesso) October 2, 2017
Unbelievable tragedy in Las Vegas. I cannot fathom what victims’ families must be going through. My prayers and heart go out all affected.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) October 2, 2017
Anyway so everyone is freaking out about Las Vegas but I bet you today and tomorrow, automatic weapons are still being bought and sold
— bryanboy (@bryanboy) October 2, 2017
. #VEGAS . Our hearts are with you.
— Bobby Flay (@bflay) October 2, 2017
No words to describe my sadness or disbelief for the senseless and terrible violence in Vegas last night. Prayers for all families & victims
— Jeff Dunham (@jeffdunham) October 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people’s friends and families that were killed/ injured in Las Vegas #PrayForTheWorld
— Shawn Mendes (@ImHighKeyShawn) October 2, 2017
Heartbroken over the news of Vegas. My thoughts with all the innocent victims and their families x
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) October 2, 2017
Praying for the victims and their loved ones.
Absolutely devastating— Chrissy Metz (@ChrissyMetz) October 2, 2017
Las Vegas. No words. Victims and their families are in our thoughts and prayers. This is absolutely horrific and devastating.
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) October 2, 2017
Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) October 2, 2017
Watch trump kind of compliment Stephen paddock on having the biggest mass shooting of all time, and not call him a terrorist once
— Damon Wayans Yunior? (@wayansjr) October 2, 2017
Sending so many prayers to the victims that were affected by this tragedy in Las Vegas. My heart goes out to you all. #PrayingforVegas
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) October 2, 2017
Horrified to hear about the shooting in #LasVegas. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Praying for everyone’s safety
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) October 2, 2017
It’s unimaginable. And yet it’s real. I don’t know where to begin. Watching, crying, and sending love.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 2, 2017
Devastated this morning. #prayforvegas
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) October 2, 2017
I’m not gonna say anything else other than I’m lucky to be alive. As are many others… and so many people are gone… this is heartbreaking
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) October 2, 2017
My heart is breaking for everyone in Vegas tonight. Simply devastating. So much loss.
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) October 2, 2017
Woke up to the most devastating news about Las Vegas. I’m praying for everyone in Las Vegas!
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 2, 2017
There are no words to express the helplessness and sorrow my broken heart feels for the victims in Vegas and their families.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 2, 2017
Praying for all the innocent victims and their families in Las Vegas – Céline xx… #LasVegas
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) October 2, 2017
Heartbroken over the news of Vegas. My thoughts with all the innocent victims and their families x
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) October 2, 2017
my heart. @Route91Harvest.
— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) October 2, 2017
Words can’t begin explain my sadness. My family and I are praying for the victims of this tragedy. Truly heartbroken.
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) October 2, 2017
Woke up to such horrible news. We are praying for the victims and their families. May the Lord bring some comfort to them.
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) October 2, 2017
We are devastated by the news from Las Vegas this morning. Our hearts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Our fans are our family – we love you all. pic.twitter.com/k0CiL1THlu
— Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum) October 2, 2017
GUN CONTROL NOW. ENOUGH ALREADY. GROW THE FUCK UP. THE AVERAGE PERSON DOESN’T NEED A FUCKING MACHINE GUN. ENOUGH ALREADY. ENOUGH. ENOUGH.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 2, 2017
AND DON’T TALK ABOUT THE 2ND AMENDMFNT. THEY WEREN’T TALKING ABOUT AUTOMATIC WEAPONS & ANYONE WHO SAYS THAT NONSENSE IS ENABLING MASS MURDER
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 2, 2017
Oh God. Just woke up to this sickening news. What is happening to this country? Those poor poor people. I’m numb.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) October 2, 2017
Dear Congress, we don’t need your moment of silence. We need your moment of action. NOW
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) October 2, 2017
Vegas keep safe. I’m so sorry for what is happening right now. It is horrific just to see the videos.. I can’t imagine what you are feeling.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) October 2, 2017
I can’t believe what just happened in Las Vegas! What is our world coming to?! My prayers go out to the victims & their families.
Everyday is a nightmare. I feel so horrible about the state of the world right now. We have to come together and be as one. Open our eyes.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) October 2, 2017
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) October 2, 2017
RIP TO THOSE LOST pic.twitter.com/ZsGt4CKaM2
— Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) October 2, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for the victims and their loved ones, peace and healing for those injured in Las Vegas.
— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) October 2, 2017
Love and prayers to my family and friends in Las Vegas on this terrible morning
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) October 2, 2017
I’m saddened by the news I woke up to this morning. My thoughts & prayers to those in Las Vegas. We NEED to make a change! This has to stop.
— Vanessa Lachey (@VanessaLachey) October 2, 2017
Oh no! How can this be happening? I am praying for the families and friends of those who were shot. #route91 #lasvegas https://t.co/FPoLYPhVZs
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017
Can we discuss the loss of rights of people going to a concert because of the lack of assault rifle regulations?
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017
I can’t believe this!! The deadliest mass shooting in US history! My sincerest condolences to everybody there! My prayers are with you!
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) October 2, 2017
This is heartbreaking to learn about! Things have got to change!
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) October 2, 2017
Completely heartbroken over the news this morning. Keeping the victims of last night’s tragedy in Las Vegas in my prayers #PrayForLasVegas pic.twitter.com/ay0BP86om0
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) October 2, 2017
Stay strong #LasVegas. pic.twitter.com/i7Pm9MjxM8
— Donny Osmond (@donnyosmond) October 2, 2017
I’m heartbroken. Hold your loved ones close. Kiss their eyelids. Hold their hand. Tell them you love them.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 2, 2017
The epidemic of violence in the world is numbing. We express sorrow, pray for victims , condemn the perpetrators & move on. #unbearablegrief
— Deepak Chopra (@DeepakChopra) October 2, 2017
Waking up to this horrible news in Las Vegas is so heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who were tragically involved
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) October 2, 2017
One year ago we played Route 91 on Sunday night. Our prayers are with all the first responders, artists, crew and mostly the country fans. pic.twitter.com/CTGg7Qm6MJ
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) October 2, 2017
This is terrorism plain and simple. Terror bares no race, gender or religion. Democrats & Republicans please unite now #guncontrol
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) October 2, 2017
No words. Just grief, sadness, and the never-ending attempt to make sense of something utterly senseless. Love to all in Las Vegas.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) October 2, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the families and friends of innocents killed in Las Vegas, by yet another madman with a gun. We all share your grief.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 2, 2017
Our hearts ache for you Las Vegas, and our thoughts & prayers are with the victims and their families ♥? pic.twitter.com/uEqMS9wVf1
— Fifth Harmony (@FifthHarmony) October 2, 2017
Heartbroken. Can’t believe we live in a time where going to a concert isn’t safe anymore.My thoughts & prayers go out to the victims family
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) October 2, 2017
Last night’s violence was horrific and impossible to understand. Do not let our “leaders” make it easier for domestic terrorists to commit 1
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) October 2, 2017
atrocities like this. Call them every day. All day. Demand they stop the silencer bill. Demand they act. Demand they DO SOMETHING 2
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) October 2, 2017
My heart is broken for Las Vegas. Music is a place to find refuge not fear. Praying for the victims and their families.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) October 2, 2017
fuck. feel sick for the victims of las vegas and their families. i’m so sorry
— Lorde (@lorde) October 2, 2017
My heart goes out to the victims in Las Vegas. Here are some ways to help… https://t.co/MQ81TH2JbZ
— Lily Collins (@lilycollins) October 2, 2017
What horrifying news this morning. I’m shocked by the senseless tragedy in Las Vegas. My heartfelt prayers are w/the victims & families.
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) October 2, 2017
This isn’t the first shooting, and not the first deaths. Regardless he is a terrorist. Shame on him, not just on gun laws. https://t.co/snyWOesJqF
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) October 2, 2017
I feel like every day is more shocking and sad…My heart is broken for all the victims of last night’s shooting in Vegas, & their families
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) October 2, 2017
It sickens me the ease in which a TERRORIST can be sold a GUN. Is the ease really worth all these lives ?! This needs to stop.
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) October 2, 2017
Yup. A form & process that does not screen one’s mental stability unless he’d been in a mental inst. or named “mentally defective” IN COURT! https://t.co/9YE2G802qn
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) October 2, 2017
I mourn this senseless loss of life. What will it take, #Congress, for you to act? @Everytown @MomsDemand #endgunviolence https://t.co/6HpuWk9ZLe
— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) October 2, 2017
Vegas. Heart breaks.
Prayers, love, support and strength to the victims and their families. Hug our loved ones that much tighter today.— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 2, 2017
I am at a total loss for words over the senseless tragedy in Las Vegas. My heart goes out to the innocent victims and their families.
— John Cena (@JohnCena) October 2, 2017
I Las Vegas…feeling so broken this morning
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) October 2, 2017
“Deadliest shooting in US history” are the headlines (58 people killed) – what more is it going to take to end this madness? #GunControlNow
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) October 2, 2017
My heart is breaking for Las Vegas. We need love, unity, peace, gun control & for people to look at this & call this what it is = terrorism.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 2, 2017
My heart and prayers go out to all the families and loved ones who were and are still being affected by this horrible senseless tragedy.
— Nick Carter (@nickcarter) October 2, 2017
— Jordan Fisher (@Jordan_Fisher) October 2, 2017
Devastated to wake up to this news…praying for Vegas
— Shay Mitchell (@shaymitch) October 2, 2017
Woke up to terrible news. My prayers go out to Vegas right now, this is horrible
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) October 2, 2017
Preventing Future Mass Shootings Like Las Vegas- We need more than “thoughts and prayers”. #RememberPortArthur https://t.co/uUsbgYByUX
— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) October 2, 2017
I’m also filled with anger. Freedom should mean being able to go to school. Watch a concert. Gather to pray. Live in peace. #GunControlNow
— josh groban (@joshgroban) October 2, 2017
This is a time to come together to love and support one another. Please pass along. #PrayForVegas https://t.co/C0s0UtVmRU
— Nick Lachey (@NickLachey) October 2, 2017
Mass shootings cause gun stocks to rise. They’re making money off tragedy. Are you ok with your reps being bought with that money? Shameful. https://t.co/35jEoAOPr2
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) October 2, 2017
We mustn’t validate terror by living in fear. Turn that fear into awareness & action. It’s not just a political issue, it’s human lives.
— Tyler Henry (@tyhenrymedium) October 2, 2017
No words for what happened in Vegas. No words.
— Jenna Dewan Tatum (@jennadewan) October 2, 2017
Praying for all those in pain
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) October 2, 2017
Condolences to all of those scarred by the violence in Las Vegas last night. We are with you.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 2, 2017
Every day is another heartbreak in this country.
It’s too goddamn much.
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) October 2, 2017
Deeply sad at the horrific killing in Las Vegas.
— Tim Allen (@ofctimallen) October 2, 2017
Speechless.. God Bless the victims & police officers & first responders who rushed into danger to save, help and protect#PrayForLasVegas pic.twitter.com/ZmpQTLFY0s
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) October 2, 2017
Hearing crazy news coming out of my hometown… Las Vegas, please, stay safe.
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) October 2, 2017
Waking up to the horrible news coming out of Las Vegas. I’m heartbroken.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) October 2, 2017
Dear Jesus, please touch everyone involved in this tragedy. Bring healing to the injured & comfort to the families who lost loved ones. Amen
— Rascal Flatts (@rascalflatts) October 2, 2017
Stilled and speechless… Our hearts and prayers are with everyone involved and affected. – KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) October 2, 2017
https://t.co/8MRvbINsOT pic.twitter.com/EadG0qxl3r
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) October 2, 2017
Just sad. And so sorry for the fans who came to sing and dance and be free and happy. thinking of everyone there & my friend @Jason_Aldean.
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) October 2, 2017
#PrayForVegas pic.twitter.com/LpZJNZiQg7
— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) October 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone and their loved ones. #PrayForVegas pic.twitter.com/5klVwSiIQn
— Eva Longoria Baston (@EvaLongoria) October 2, 2017
Oh lord… woke to Vegas
Massacre. My heart goes out to Relatives & Friends of wounded &
Departed.Music is meant 2 bring Joy. SO SORRY— Cher (@cher) October 2, 2017
Bless LAS VEGAS METRO POLICE & 1ST RESPONDERS.Been working In Vegas since I was 22,&NEVER THOUGH ANYTHING LIKE THIS COULD EVER HAPPEN THERE
— Cher (@cher) October 2, 2017
#LasVegas pic.twitter.com/RbBT31G6U2
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) October 2, 2017
STATEMENT FROM THE GRIMMIE FAMILY: #PrayForLasVegas pic.twitter.com/OFvAL34lYw
— Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) October 3, 2017
