Marie Osmond, Jamie Foxx and More Celebs Share Powerful Messages Following George Floyd’s Death

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle called George Floyd’s death “absolutely devastating” as she spoke out about the Black Lives Matter movement. The former duchess called out police brutality in the emotional video for her former high school’s 2020 graduating class.

“I wasn’t sure what I could say to you. I wanted to say the right thing. And I was really nervous that I wouldn’t, or that it would get picked apart, and I realized the only wrong thing to say is to say nothing,” Meg said via video chat on June 4. “Because George Floyd’s life mattered. And Breonna Taylor’s life mattered. And Philando Castile’s life mattered. And Tamir Rice’s life mattered. And so did so many other people whose names we know and whose names we don’t know.”

Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb shared an inspiring statement on Instagram on June 4. “I love you. You’re probably thinking ,’You don’t even know me,'” read the Today star’s post. “But if people can hate for no reason, I can love.”

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres offered to be a source of information amid protests fighting against racism. “Sign a petition. Make a donation. Get informed. Make a phone call. Do it all from the link in my bio,” she captioned an Instagram post.

The talk show star also tweeted, “I support the protesters, who are exercising their rights and standing up against the horrible injustices that black people in America face every day.”

Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines offered a prayer to her fans who were struggling following Floyd’s death.

“God, it starts right here in my own heart,” the HGTV alum shared. “I want to learn, and love, and support in a way that honors our black brothers and sisters — your beautiful, precious children.”

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner uploaded a video of a man teaching his daughter about racism. “I cannot fathom having conversations like these with my children,” she emotionally wrote. 

Elton John

“Love is the cure,” Elton John wrote alongside a photo of Nelson Mandela and one of his famous quotes.

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion,” the late political leader once said. “People must learn to hate and if they can learn to hate they can be taught love for love comes more naturally to human heart and it’s opposite.”

Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne shared a photo of a black person and a white person holding hands with the caption, “At the center of nonviolence stands the principle of love ~ MLK.”

Joe Manganiello

Joe Manganiello called for action to be taken following the news of Floyd’s death. The actor said he was “sickened” and “angered” over the loss of another unarmed black man.

“It needs to be dealt with and justice must be served. We need to be able to trust the organizations and people willing to lay down their own lives to protect us and keep us safe,” he penned on Instagram. “This is right vs wrong and the ones involved need to be punished. From the organization that vetted and trained these officers to the one that committed the murder and the others who stood by and watched, they should all be blamed. Absolutely. Police Brutality is inexcusable as is discrimination.
We are all in this together and I encourage everyone to use their voices and actions to create PEACE and call for justice.”

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria revealed she’s participating in the challenge to stay off social media in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

“I saw the #AmplifyMelanatedVoices challenge created by @blackandembodied and @jessicawilson.msrd and I am taking it!” she wrote at the beginning of the month. “From June 1-7, I will mute myself to amplify Black voices and leadership.”

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez used her social media platform to raise awareness. The Hustlers star shared her thoughts on George’s tragic death as she uploaded an old video of late civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.

“How can anyone say they love this country and not do something when they see lives cut short because of the color of their skin?” Jennifer emotionally captioned her post. “We need to erase the fear and hatred that exists. Not erase people. We are all God’s children. We need to love and appreciate all the beautiful things that every individual person is.”

The “Jenny From the Block” songstress also urged her followers to remember the importance of voting in the upcoming election. “We have lost our way these past few years but we can find our way back. We need to speak up and speak love,” she continued. “Every chance we get … we need to storm the polls in November and vote … we need change!!! Somethings got to change!!”

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum shared a heartwarming photo holding hands with all four of her kids, Helene, Henry, Johan and Lou. “Unity in diversity,” the proud mom captioned the touching snap. 

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds revealed they’re doing their part to end “deeply rooted systemic racism” by teaching their daughters, James, 5, and Inez, 3, about racial injustice. The Hollywood duo released an empowering message and revealed they donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, which is the leading United States civil rights organization.

“We’re committed to raising our kids so they never grow up feeding this insane pattern and so they do their best to never inflict pain on another being consciously or unconsciously,” Ryan and Blake shared. “It’s the least we can do to honor not just George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery, Breonna Tayler and Eric Garner, but all the black men and women who have been killed when a camera wasn’t rolling.”

Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen revealed she donated $200,000 to bail out protestors who were arrested across the country. “I stand with our heroes out there in support and solidarity,” the Cravings author announced. “If you don’t know what else to do, every little bit helps. Please see my retweets for direct links. Silence is betrayal.”

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron demanded change as she urged her followers to rise up against racism.

“George Floyd. Say his name. Say ALL their names. So f—king maddening that we even CAN list names at this point,” the Bombshell actress wrote on Instagram on May 28. “Remember them. Fight for justice for them. Being an ally is more than just not being a racist. Speak up, demand change and accountability.”

Charlize added, “Rest in power George. You deserved to live. You all did.”

Gisele Bündchen

“My parents taught me to always treat others the same way I’d like to be treated,” Gisele Bündchen shared on social media. “At the moment you think you’re better than other people you were nothing. But no matter what happens, you should always choose love, kindness and compassion.”

The iconic supermodel added, “My whole life, I have always done everything I can to try and live by these principles. No one should ever have to endure the prejudice and unimaginable violence that George Floyd and so many others, experienced because of the color of their skin. It’s time that we all unite and stand up against violence and racism.”

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda said her “heart breaks” for those who are feeling “grief and rage” caused by Floyd’s death as she wrote a blog post. 

“I beg people reading this to understand that his murder is a match thrown on the dry tinder of racism. While we condemn the acts of violence we are seeing, we also must understand that this is what can happen when people have suffered for decades, centuries and their pleas for justice have never be heard,” the Grace and Frankie actress wrote. “Keep this in your hearts and feel empathy, especially for the majority of protesters who are protesting and mourning peacefully. No matter what, human lives are more important than property. If we care about property, then help us bring justice for all our people.” 

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama said she was “pained by these recent tragedies” as she offered ways for the country to “move past” racism.

“It’s up to all of us — black, white, everyone — no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out. It starts with self examination and listening to those whose lives are different from our own,” the former first lady explained. “It ends with justice, compassion and empathy that manifests in our lives and on our streets. I pray we all have the strength for that journey, just as I pray for the souls and the families of those who were taken from us.”

Celine Dion

“It’s hard to find the words… The tragedy, the injustice breaks my heart. I can’t even begin to imagine what George Floyd’s family is going through,” Celine Dion tweeted. “As so many have already said, it’s not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist. Change is long overdue. Racism and brutality must end. It’s everyone’s problem, everyone’s fight. And I pray that together we can find peace.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Dwayne  Johnson addressed George Floyd’s death in an emotional Instagram post.

“Past few days I’ve been stunned trying make sense of George Floyd’s death,” he wrote on May 29. “The video. The plea for breath. The callous response. The racism. The killing. This is our ongoing disease. I’ve had cops in my family. Good men. And there’s a cop code, granting you the authority to use force if your life is in danger.”

“The Rock” continued, “But when a man is handcuffed, on the ground, no longer a threat, with your brothers in arms standing around watching and he struggles to say, ‘please I can’t breathe,’ when your knee is on his neck … not his back, but his neck … cutting off his air — cop code must become moral code. Ethics code. HUMANITY code. Knowing that if you don’t ease up, then that man is going to die. So when you decide to not ease up, your intention is to kill. And that’s what this was. I’m so sorry to the Floyd family. My heart breaks for you. Let the process begin now.”

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon revealed she educated son Tennessee about George Floyd’s death because it’s important to talk about “uncomfortable” topics.

“Last night at dinner, my 7-year-old asked why all the grown-ups were so upset,” the Big Little Lies actress wrote. “We spoke to him about what happened to George Floyd. Being a white mother trying to explain racism and bigotry to her white son, who did not understand why anyone would treat another human being that way, was heartbreaking. But not nearly as heartbreaking as being a victim of one of these senseless, violent, unconscionable crimes.”