Here's What Celebs Are Saying About Brexit
The Twittersphere is going crazy.
— -- In the monumental Brexit referendum, 51.9 percent of United Kingdom voters chose to leave the European Union, and naturally, the Twittersphere is exploding in response. Brits and non-Brits alike have taken to Twitter to voice their opinions, both in celebration and outrage. And, of course, celebrities in the United Kingdom are among them. Here’s what some celebrities from across the pond had to say about this historic decision.
Ricky Gervais doesn’t seem too happy.
The good news is, since we just have referendums on complex political issues now, we don't need a prime minister any more. So, every cloud.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) June 24, 2016
At last, we can now return to the good old days. Of isolation, rampant xenophobia & our poor dying young in terrible hospitals.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) June 24, 2016
JK Rowling is yearning for real-life wizardry like in the fictional world she created.
Scotland will seek independence now. Cameron's legacy will be breaking up two unions. Neither needed to happen. https://t.co/4MDj7pndcq
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 24, 2016
I don't think I've ever wanted magic more. https://t.co/gVNQ0PYIMT
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 24, 2016
James Corden appears deeply distraught by the news.
I can't get my head around what's happening in Britain.I'm so sorry to the youth of Britain. I fear you've been let down today x
— James Corden (@JKCorden) June 24, 2016
But Elizabeth Hurley has never slept better.
Long, emotional night. Sweet dreams ?????? #Brexit pic.twitter.com/a2IH1f0U33
— Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) June 24, 2016
Hugh Laurie has requested a rematch.
Best of three?
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) June 24, 2016
And on this side of the pond, perhaps channeling her British "Parent Trap" counterpart Annie James, Lindsey Lohan went on a Twitter rant and weighed in on Instagram.
In response to Lohan, some UK voters might think of that well-known line from “Mean Girls:” She doesn’t even go here!
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