The terrifying images coming out of Japan, which was devastated on Friday, March 11, when it was hit by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and then a tsunami, was all the talk of Twitter. Celebrities the world over got on their pages to send their thoughts and condolences to all those who have been displaced or have loved ones who are lost or missing. Many spread the word about how everyone can do their part to help, including actress Nina Dobrev, who told followers, "Cannot believe whats happened in Japan..the footage is surreal and scary. What is happening to the earth? Please Text “Red Cross” to 90999." As actor Austin Nichols explained, "Text - redcross - to 90999. And $10 will be charged to your cell phone bill. Let's support those families in #Japan."
Some stars were personally affected by the tragedy, including TV host Jimmy Kimmel, who found himself in the midst of the natural disaster, as his vacation in French Polynesia turned terrifying. "Suddenly, relaxing on an island in the South Pacific isn't so relaxing anymore," he wrote. Then, later in the day he alerted fans, "we are evacuating the island." Jimmy's fans took to their Twitter pages to send him the best, including Alyssa Milano who wrote, "@jimmykimmel Please let us know when you're safe, Jimmy. Sending you love."
The West coast also braced for the impact from what happened in Japan. Actor Daniel Dae Kim tried to carry on on the set of "Hawaii Five-0" and left this heartfelt message, " Back at work, bleary eyed & heartsick, but very grateful. As far as I know, everyone is safe. Thx 2 all of you 4 your kind thoughts. Truly."
Check out the rest of today's reactions out of Hollywood regarding the tragedy in Japan, including tweets from Britney Spears, Peter Facinelli, Hayley Williams and many more. Follow us @hollywoodcrush to get even more celebrity and pop culture news around the clock!
@lindsaylohan My mommy just woke my sister and i up to this! god bless those that are in fear. http://say.ly/gUqbnE
-Lindsay Lohan, Actress ("Mean Girls," "Freaky Friday")
@joshgroban I can't believe my eyes watching the news. I am heartbroken for the people of Japan and hope all my wonderful friends and fans there are ok.
-Josh Groban, Singer
@britneyspears So tragic. My heart is breaking for Japan
-Britney Spears, Singer
@iansomerhalder I'm so so so sorry Japan as well as everywhere and everyone effected by this horrific event. Speechless. Help is on the way
-Ian Somerhalder, Actor ("The Vampire Diaries")
@peterfacinelli The world is a fragile place. #prayforjapan
-Peter Facinelli, Actor ("Breaking Dawn," "Eclipse")
@darrencriss I don't care what you believe in, send prayers to all those in harm's way in Japan. I know I am. #prayforjapan
-Darren Criss, Actor ("Glee")
@ericstonestreet The news footage is unreal. I know America and Americans will do what we always do. Help. Thoughts and prayers with the Japanese people.
-Eric Stonestreet, Actor ("Modern Family")
@yelyahwilliams Thoughts are still with everyone in Japan... They need our help and support so much right now. Let's do our part.
-Hayley Williams, Singer (Paramore)
@millajovovich i feel like japan is such a huge part of my life and this is just a heartbreaking catastrophe for me. we need to pray and send so much love.
-Milla Jovovich, Actress ("Resident Evil")
@kerrywashington Today I will #prayforJapan and Hawaii and for those who have loved ones in places being impacted by this devastation...
-Kerry Washington, Actress ("For Colored Girls")
@lobosworth thoughts and prayers to everyone in Japan and elsewhere affected by the earthquake/tsunami. we only have each other in the end :/
-Lo Bosworth, Reality Star ("The Hills," "Laguna Beach")
For more information on what you can do to help with earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan head to MTV Act, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
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