Hillary Clinton had the support of the biggest names in show business and possibly the most votes overall, but Donald Trump's unprecedented movement to the Oval Office could not be stopped. He had an upset win in the Electoral College.
For Trump's own celebrity supporters, including Stephen Baldwin and Ted Nugent, his victory was met with congratulations and praise.
But for a larger swath of celebrities in the US and abroad — a number of whom even campaigned for Clinton— a Trump presidency has prompted them to express disbelief, fear, and rallying cries on social media.
From Lady Gaga to J.K. Rowling, here's how left-leaning stars reacted to Trump's victory:
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Lady Gaga
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/796215921253777408
🙏say a prayer America
A fervent supporter of Hillary Clinton, Gaga protested outside of Trump Tower in New York City early Wednesday morning.
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Seth MacFarlane
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/796210127376261122
I truly cannot visualize the rambling, incoherent creature I saw at the debates now addressing the nation from the Oval Office.
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