Celebs React to Donald Trump's Demand for 'Hamilton' Apology
Tons of celebs are speaking out to slam Donald Trump for demanding that the cast of Hamilton apologize to Mike Pence for delivering a message to him after a performance.
The VP-elect was in attendance at the smash hit Broadway musical on Friday night (November 18) and the cast took the opportunity to ask Pence to “work on behalf of all of us.”
Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays the role of Aaron Burr, delivered a very respectful message and even asked the audience to stop booing. He said they welcomed Pence to attend the show.
Read what celebs like Paul Wesley, Emmy Rossum, Don Cheadle, Chrissy Teigen, and many more are saying…
This is a tweet from the president elect who is upset by a moving speech made at the theater. He is attempting to silence free speech. https://t.co/z9UnBhtkn0
— Paul Wesley (@paulwesley) November 19, 2016
Oh, THAT'S what they mean when they keep saying "safe space"!!! https://t.co/9th7QAHFii
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) November 19, 2016
How ya gonna boycott Hamilton when it's SOLD OUT!!!! 😃
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) November 19, 2016
Click inside to read what lots more celebs are tweeting…
Wow @realdonaldtrump is right. I can't believe they would subject poor, innocent Mike Pence to such abhorrent, evil hate speech. https://t.co/AdaXM1ZSHY
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 19, 2016
@realDonaldTrump you are lying about something we can ALL see. you are such a lying, sniveling, whining sorry excuse for a human being.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 19, 2016
@realDonaldTrump lying about something that cannot be proved is bad enough but you seem to think everyone but you is deaf, dumb and blind.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 19, 2016
Trump is asking for an apology from the cast of Hamilton. Does EVERYTHING go over your head? Did you not hear what they had to say?
— Jamie Chung (@jamiechung1) November 19, 2016
Of course not.
— Jamie Chung (@jamiechung1) November 19, 2016
I'd like you to apologize first please @realDonaldTrump
— Jamie Chung (@jamiechung1) November 19, 2016
@realDonaldTrump please stop bullying people who are simply voicing their concerns. They were not harassing. Please hear US
— Jamie Chung (@jamiechung1) November 19, 2016
History has it's eyes on US https://t.co/IzBI83h6H4
— Maggie Gyllenhaal (@mgyllenhaal) November 19, 2016
Harassed with cameras blazing is not what happened at Hamilton, that's a show I like to call Billy on the Street. https://t.co/IlDqKpXnMc
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) November 19, 2016
I can't be silent on this. I watched the video. The cast was respectful and honest. Quit whining, grow a spine, and suck it up, kid. https://t.co/1tkCrQNzpn
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 19, 2016
Dude, you would HATE Rocky Horror. https://t.co/Pej0c7imkK
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 19, 2016
I know, right?? The theater, the theater, what's happened to the theater? Especially where dancing is concerned. https://t.co/Pej0c7imkK
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 19, 2016
So instead a play about political agency, send your boy to Cats next time. https://t.co/FaoLZzFZhq
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) November 19, 2016
Wow,it's already starting..Donald trump demanding an apology from the Hamilton cast.Does he realize that the POTUS CAN NOT do that???
— Sara Foster (@saramfoster) November 19, 2016
APOLOGIZE – THATS RICH – COMING FROM YOU – @realDonaldTrump
— Rosie (@Rosie) November 19, 2016
Privileged white folks asking people to stop throwing tantrums about Trump is sad and ironic and really gets me down.
— Amanda Seyfried (@AmandaSeyfried) November 19, 2016
You don't know the first thing about what Theatre is or means. The actions of @HamiltonMusical have left our community BEAMING WITH PRIDE!! https://t.co/yze14drc2h
— Ben Platt (@BenSPLATT) November 19, 2016
Poor Pence. Were his feelings hurt? Y don't you defend the 100's of people who have been involved in ACTUAL hate crimes. Please speak up! https://t.co/KVxRhl4H0l
— Ingrid Michaelson (@ingridmusic) November 19, 2016
He was not harassed. He was spoken to. With grace and thoughtfulness about topics that affect people. It was a hand across the aisle. https://t.co/9CLYSr92Mt
— steven yeun (@steveyeun) November 19, 2016
No no, Donald. @HamiltonMusical has minorities and immigrants in its cast for every performance. https://t.co/dYJGbYdynF
— Chris Lowell (@mrchrislowell) November 19, 2016
So wait, the people who voted for the guy who threatened to jail his opponent during a debate are now screaming for politeness and decorum?
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) November 19, 2016
have you read the very respectful words the cast directed toward Mr. Pence? Is that harassment or freedom of speech? https://t.co/clZ4n79dQl
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) November 19, 2016
Harassed? By expressing the hope that the government speak for ALL of us? You actually just tweeted that? WOW. https://t.co/yzQ1lU0RMV
— Willie Garson (@WillieGarson) November 19, 2016
Since we're demanding apologies.Ahem.FRAUD, INVITING RUSSIA INTO OUR ELECTION, BRAGGING ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT, APPOINTING A WHITE NATIONALIST https://t.co/24C674yUP4
— Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) November 19, 2016
We've entered an alternate universe where heartfelt messages of inclusion are "harassment" but grabbing women by the p*ssy is "boytalk". https://t.co/tjh9tvnqR1
— Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) November 19, 2016
Also, while you're fired up. Maybe you could take the time to denounce the 400+ actual HATE CRIMES that have been perpetrated in your name? https://t.co/qAQHZf5JLV
— Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) November 19, 2016
Proud of @BrandonVDixon and the incredible company of @HamiltonMusical. Disturbed & disgusted that @realDonaldTrump is demanding an apology.
— Matt Doyle (@MattfDoyle) November 19, 2016
Oh!!!! You want the theatre full of people you have alienated be protective of you? Ooh I understand!! THE EARTH SHOULD BE A SAFE SPACE!!😳 https://t.co/VMVrFYOxjx
— Cynthia Erivo (@CynthiaEriVo) November 19, 2016
No, the cast read a statement from the stage asking Pence to make sure they fight for their rights. Harassment is…well, you know. https://t.co/W3SAWXK6Ap
— Erich Bergen (@erichbergen) November 19, 2016
It's ok Donald it's just "Theatre Talk". Sorta like "locker room talk" except in that it was completely thought out & respectful. https://t.co/aGtEbgc1vo
— Colin Donnell (@colindonnell) November 19, 2016
It's hilarious to me that people are trying to #BoycottHamilton boycott, girlcott, transcott, whatever, SHE'S ALREADY SOLD OUT HUNTY!
— Todrick Hall (@todrick) November 19, 2016
Attn @realDonaldTrump: we will teach our children about the evil you are perpetrating. And as we say in the theater…children will listen.
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) November 19, 2016