Celebs react to Texas shooting on social media: 'My dreams have become nightmares'

On Sunday, a Texas man opened fire inside First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, killing 26 and injuring 20 others. The victims — from ages 1 to 77 — made up 4 percent of the small community located about 35 miles outside of San Antonio.

Upon hearing the devastating news, celebrities took to social media to express their sadness and prayers for those whose lives were lost and their families. From Miley Cyrus to Britney Spears, here are some stars who spoke out about the tragic event.

Miley Cyrus

The pop star took to her Instagram more than once — to discuss mental health and to share her disagreement with President Trump.

“My dreams have become nightmares & those nightmares , reality … This isn’t fair , this isn’t right , this isn’t just , this isn’t human!” she wrote in part. “This is a TERRORIST act by a WHITE AMERICAN MAN! I am heartbroken & embarrassed. Mortified by our country & its sh**** system , lack of control/laws! This does NOT HAVE or NEED to happen! It’s devastatingly disgusting!”

After some Twitter users took issue with her comments, particularly the part about the shooter being a “WHITE AMERICAN MAN,” Cyrus stood her ground.

Eva Longoria

The actress, who hails from Corpus Christi, Texas, shared a “Pray for Texas” post with the state’s flag in the background. She wrote, “I’m heartbroken over the shooting in my home state of Texas. In a church? What next? Gun violence must stop NOW!!!”

Miranda Lambert

The country crooner pleaded for “Prayers for Texas” on her Instagram account, with a broken heart emoji. Lambert is from Lindale, Texas; the two towns are a five-hour drive away from one another.

Britney Spears

Spears, who’s not from Texas but from neighboring Louisiana, tweeted to her 56 million followers to share her sympathy. “My heart breaks over the news coming out of Texas. My prayers are with the Sutherland Springs community.”

Jamie Foxx

The all-around entertainer, from Terrell, Texas, called the shooting a “senseless crime.” He wrote, “RIP…no reason this should be happening.” “But I guess that’s the world we live in now. It’s a shame we can’t come up with some sort of solution to help….”

Chelsea Handler

The comedian tweeted several times, saying she was sickened by the Sutherland Springs deaths.

Handler wrote, “I don’t know how these poor people are supposed to accept that their government watches these mass shootings and does nothing. It’s so sick.”

Ellen DeGeneres

The daytime host wrote, “The world can feel hopeless, but it’s not. We have each other. We have the power to act, for Texas, for Las Vegas, for Orlando. For us all.”

Josh Groban

The singer was angry in his response and challenged President Trump.

Lady Gaga

The singer said she would be praying for gun control.

Patricia Arquette

The Oscar-winning actress is never shy about voicing her opinion on social media.

Debra Messing

The Will and Grace star reposted a heartbreaking cartoon, depicting our country protecting the NRA over gunshot victims.

Katy Perry

The singer was one of the many celebrities to point out that “prayer without action is pointless.”

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