Joe Biden, Kevin Hart, Ariana Grande support Empire Actor Jussie Smollet after attack

The attack of the popular Empire Actor Jussie Smollet has attracted a lot of reactions from celebrities who condemned the act.

The actor was reportedly attacked by individuals who uttered homophobic and racial words to him.

Even as the police are still carrying out investigations, top celebrities have shared their messages to rebuke the attack.

CNN reports that Chicago police say they are investigating an attack on “Empire” star Jussie Smollett that involved racial and homophobic slurs and a rope placed around the actor’s neck.

Here is a list of top American public figures who showed their support to the actor.

American Politician Joe Biden ( 47th vice president of the United States from 2009 to 2017)

What happened today to @JussieSmollett must never be tolerated in this country. We must stand up and demand that we no longer give this hate safe harbor; that homophobia and racism have no place on our streets or in our hearts. We are with you, Jussie. https://t.co/o8ilPu68CM

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 30, 2019

Ariana Grande

what happened to jussie makes me really fucking sick to my stomach. i can’t believe shit like this is really still happening everyday. what kind of world ? sending all of the healing energy / love i possibly can and hoping for change. what can we do ? tell me & i’m there.

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) January 29, 2019

Comedian Kevin Hart

 

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Sending prayers your way @jussiesmollett ….This is unbelievably sad. Why are we going backwards….this is disgusting. We as people have to do better. WTF is going on the world???? Why are we falling in love with hate???? God damn it people….Choose love…I repeat…Choose love. I will forever choose love and I will continue to teach my kids how to do the same. Stand strong brother

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Jan 29, 2019 at 6:44pm PST

Anyone trying to ignore the fact that Jussie Smollett is BOTH Black & gay need to sit down.

This was a racially-motivated homophobic attack.

They called him racial slurs AND homophobic ones.

He carries BOTH identities and white supremacists made it a point to target both.

— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) January 29, 2019

DEAR GOD! Prayers and justice for Jussie Smollett.

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 29, 2019