LONDON — If ever you needed proof of just how closely the rest of the world has been following the U.S. election, just look at British Twitter.
British celebrities have been active on Twitter throughout the 2016 campaign trail, and the big night itself was no exception.
At the beginning of the night, there was tense anticipation.
One way or another, history will surely be made tonight.
Let it be the good kind. Please, please let it be the good kind. #ElectionNight
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 8, 2016
As the polls closed, anxiety set in.
Comfort eating choices right now?
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) November 9, 2016
And as it became more and more clear that Trump was winning, more and more celebrities made their feelings clear on Twitter.
Can Trump voters unfollow me now ? Thanks.
— Carice van Houten (@caricevhouten) November 9, 2016
Some were speechless.
Others made jokes.
Canada has just started building a wall.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) November 9, 2016
Everybody..,”Always look on the bright side of life..🎶🎶”
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) November 9, 2016
Just was watching the news… maybe they’ll ask me to sing ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ at the inauguration, ha!
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) November 9, 2016
And a few, like Piers Morgan, seemed happy.
Trump’s last words to me when I saw him in New York in May: ‘Well, Piers, see you at the White House…..’ #USElection2016
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 9, 2016
All those fawning self-interested celebrities really worked out for Hillary.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 9, 2016
Mostly, though, people were just shocked.
Are you actually kidding? Please be kidding… ffs
— Gok Wan (@therealgokwan) November 9, 2016
What a day to have a birthday 👀
— caroline flack (@carolineflack1) November 9, 2016
With enough money you can do just about anything!
— Iwan Rheon (@iwanrheon) November 9, 2016
@Aishu5381 Deep breaths. You’re not alone. There are many, many people on your side. The battle’s only over when you stop fighting. xoxox
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
I guess Brexit doesn’t seem so bad now.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) November 9, 2016
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