Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 pm

Celebrities React as Jussie Smollett Recovers From Alleged Hate Crime Attack

Jussie Smollett was the victim of a possible hate crime in the early morning hours of Tuesday (January 29) and since the news broke, he’s received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities.

If you don’t know, the 35-year-old Empire star was attacked by two men who allegedly put a noose around his neck. He was hospitalized but later released.

As soon as the news broke of this horrific crime, celebrities began tweeting their reactions and their support for Jussie.

Read some of the reactions below…

This is heartbreaking and terrifying…please pay attention to what’s happening here. Sending all my love to @JussieSmollett https://t.co/YTJ6bwLDkZ

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 29, 2019

Sending love to Jussie and the Smollett family after this horrific attack. We support you and pray that you find peace and justice.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 29, 2019

Sending so much luv and healing energy your way @jussiesmollett. we know that you’ll continue to change the world ❤️❤️

— Fergie (@Fergie) January 29, 2019

Click inside to see more from celebrities reacting to this unthinkable act of violence…

This is insane! What’s happening to this world https://t.co/VSIOks8N09

— Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) January 29, 2019

Wow!!!! This is terrible!!!!!!! https://t.co/EjzuLxRw1x

— Sasha Allen (@SashaAllenMusic) January 29, 2019

The @JussieSmollett news is horrific. This is America. I hope he is recovering and surrounded with support and love. He has mine.

— Andy Mientus (@andymientus) January 29, 2019

I hope @JussieSmollett is okay and I hope the @Chicago_Police find the animals who did this to him https://t.co/sQtEJQy2l5

— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) January 29, 2019