Popsugar Celebrity Jussie Smollett Celebrities React to Jussie Smollett's Hate Crime Attack Celebrities Show Support For Empire's Jussie Smollett Following Apparent Hate Crime Attack 29 January 2019 by Victoria Messina Image Source: Getty / Gary Gershoff / WireImage On Jan. 29, Jussie Smollett was attacked in an alleged hate crime in Chicago. While leaving a restaurant in the early morning hours, the Empire actor was approached by two suspects who yelled racial and homophobic slurs before punching him, pouring an unknown chemical substance over him, and wrapping a rope around his neck. Jussie was hospitalized following the attack, though he has since been discharged, TMZ reports. As soon as news of Jussie's attack broke, stars and fans were quick to show their support for the 35-year-old star and denounce the horrific crime. Empire cocreator Lee Daniels reacted to the news by saying, "It's taken me a minute to come to social media about this because Jussie, you are my son. You didn't deserve, nor anyone deserves, to have a noose put around your neck; to have bleach thrown on you . . . you are better than that. We are better than that. America is better than that. It starts at home. We have to love each other regardless of what sexual orientation we are." Read on to see the supportive messages other stars have shared so far. Empire Writers Empire writers were heartbroken this morning to hear of the vicious attack on our beloved star @JussieSmollett. The story that Jussie tells through Jamal is one of tolerance, acceptance and love, and we are disgusted that our divided world subjected such a kind soul to violence.— Empire Writers (@EmpireWriters) January 29, 2019 1 / 25 Danielle Brooks To my brother @JussieSmollett I’m praying for your strength not only physically but that spiritually and mentally you recover from this tragedy. You are a King. 🙏🏾— Danielle Brooks (@thedanieb) January 29, 2019 2 / 25 Viola Davis OMG!! THIS is why the LGBTQ community continue to fight to be seen and PROTECTED against hate!We ALL have to take this racist and homophobic act of violence very personally! My arms are around you @jussiesmollett. You are loved! https://t.co/bprDZ3Luah— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 29, 2019 3 / 25 Matt Bomer Sending my love and prayers to you @JussieSmollett . This is unacceptable and they will be brought to justice.— Matt Bomer (@MattBomer) January 29, 2019 4 / 25 Shonda Rhimes Sending love, healing, and support to @jussiesmollett. We ALL have a responsibility to rise up against the ignorance and hate out there. If you know who did this, REPORT THEM TO THE POLICE. https://t.co/Q0PZdMeDtZ pic.twitter.com/XlkGbvUTIC— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 29, 2019 5 / 25 Laverne Cox I love you so much @jussiesmollett. Your spirit is strong. Your resilience is hardwired. My brother you are fortified in healing energy from most high that is already seeing you through. ✊✊✊❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/5HirCmaRt9— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) January 29, 2019 6 / 25 Sean Hayes I can’t believe we still live in a country where hate is so severe. My heart, love and healing thoughts go out to @JussieSmollett. I’m with you, my friend.— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) January 29, 2019 7 / 25 Zendaya I just hope there is justice in this hateful and targeted act of violence. Sending @jussiesmollett my love and wishing him a speedy recovery. We love you. https://t.co/CReCJi2Hn6— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 29, 2019 8 / 25 John Legend 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 9 / 25 Terry Crews I am questioned all the time about what defines toxic masculinity. Look no further than what just happened to @JussieSmollett . Get well brother🙏🏾🔥— terry crews (@terrycrews) January 29, 2019 10 / 25 Billy Eichner This is so awful. Sending love to @JussieSmollett. 🙌🌈 https://t.co/U3wKFBAXi2— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 29, 2019 11 / 25 Katy Perry Standing with and sending love to @JussieSmollett today... this is a racist hate crime and is disgusting and shameful to our country 😔#WeLoveJussie— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) January 29, 2019 12 / 25 50 Cent Sending Prayers to @jussiesmollett we hope his attackers are quickly brought to justice. #thisis50 https://t.co/HCXbzoqp66— 50cent (@50cent) January 29, 2019 13 / 25 Mayim Bialik What happened to @JussieSmollett is horrific and maddening. Sending him well wishes and love. https://t.co/sCexWVcJas— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) January 29, 2019 14 / 25 Kumail Nanjiani Get better soon @JussieSmollett. This makes me sad and angry. https://t.co/zhdAKu009P— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) January 29, 2019 15 / 25 Candice Patton I am so angered and saddened. I cannot form the right words. I weep at this monstrous display hatred and racism. All I can say of worth is that we love you deeply @JussieSmollett. This will not stop your light. We won’t let it.— Candice Patton (@candicepatton) January 29, 2019 16 / 25 Margaret Cho No words. Love to you @JussieSmollett ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/bdVahUfi04— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) January 29, 2019 17 / 25 Fergie 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 18 / 25 Connie Britton Sending love and light to @JussieSmollett and prayers for justice. For him. And for all who are victimized by hate. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR THIS HORRIFIC VIOLENCE AND HARRASSMENT. #endhate— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) January 29, 2019 19 / 25 Vivica A. Fox I'm just now hearing the news about the senseless hate attack on my #EMPiRE Nephew @JussieSmollett IM SO ANGRY AND HURT ABOUT THIS! THIS MUST STOP!! SPREAD LOVE NOT HATE! PRAYERS UP TO U NEPHEW! 😢😢🙇🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️ pic.twitter.com/p4GqfNW3An— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) January 29, 2019 20 / 25 Cynthia Nixon Thank you @JussieSmollett for being an out and proud artist and activist, and a hero to so many of us--no small feat in the face of racism and homophobia. Sending you love today and always.— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) January 29, 2019 21 / 25 NAACP We pray for a full physical and mental recovery @JussieSmollett and many unnamed victims of this forum of hate based terrorism.— NAACP (@NAACP) January 29, 2019 22 / 25 Robin Thede I am shaking. I am angry. I am so hurt for you my friend @JussieSmollett. Prayers for your speedy recovery and swift justice for the rotting human flesh carcasses who did this to you. I love you. Story here: https://t.co/H4Ipvci2Vz pic.twitter.com/Vfc5kxlBCq— Robin Thede (@robinthede) January 29, 2019 23 / 25 Ella Mai we love you @JussieSmollett ❤️— Ella Mai (@ellamai) January 29, 2019 24 / 25 Naomi Campbell View this post on Instagram One of the most beautiful things that happen to me when working on Empire was meeting @jussiesmollett !! ♥️♥️ Lee, @theoriginalbigdaddy please do something. Do not let these motherfuckers get away with this !! Mayor of Chicago #RAHMEMANUEL @chicagosmayor, PLEASE MAKE THIS A PRIORITY!! Lee you bought the city of Chicago EMPIRE, which has been good for their city. Now they need to catch these despicable people who have committed such a horrific act of Hate .. 💔 #westandwithjussie @glaad A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Jan 29, 2019 at 12:58pm PST 25 / 25 Jussie SmollettCelebrity Twitter