While the U.S. was locked in a national grip of anxiety Tuesday night as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battled it out neck and neck in the polls, a slew of Hollywood stars turned to social media to share their stress.
Twitter acted as an online therapist for millions of people across the country who were becoming increasingly nervous as the results rolled out.
“I don’t know if this helps, but here’s a pic of my dog Grumpus back in 2005,” comedian Patton Oswalt tweeted, along with a photo of a very cute pup.
And yes, it did help, thank you.
Mia Farrow simply tweeted “Xanax,” while Adam Lambert expressed disbelief that so many people were really voting for the Republican presidential candidate. “Anyone voting for Trump: did you watch ANY of the debates?? I mean….. C’mon!” he asked.
“I said BREATHE. (I am talking to myself too, y’know),” “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote. We’re trying …
Over in England, which is five hours ahead of the East Coast and eight hours ahead of the West, British celebrities such as J.K. Rowling stayed up late to watch the events unfold.
“One way or another, history will surely be made tonight. Let it be the good kind. Please, please let it be the good kind,” the Harry Potter author wrote.
While Sarah Silverman reminded everyone that Brexit happened there not so long ago too.
See the emotionally-charged tweets below.
I don't know if this helps, but here's a pic of my dog Grumpus back in 2005: pic.twitter.com/qaUeyjOv7D
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 9, 2016
Xanax https://t.co/h42lnwI4wK
— Mia Farrow 🏳️🌈 🌻🇺🇸💙 (@MiaFarrow) November 9, 2016
Anyone voting for Trump: did you watch ANY of the debates?? I mean….. C'mon!
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) November 9, 2016
Breathe. pic.twitter.com/D7wxgKBzvq
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 9, 2016
I said BREATHE. (I am talking to myself too, y'know) https://t.co/h4hApps12i
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 9, 2016
someone give me hope
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016
Brexit who
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 9, 2016
This is too close. Its not going to be over tonight #ElectionNight
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) November 9, 2016
You know how Twitter asks "What's happening?" when you go to type a new tweet? My sentiments exactly! #ElectionNight
— Ed Helms (@edhelms) November 9, 2016
This election is much closer than anyone anticipated. West coast: you can still vote! Get out there! This is close!
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/796212242177888256
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/796210127376261122
Going from wine to whisky.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) November 9, 2016
It shouldn't be this close 😫 #ElectionNight
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/rosemcgowan/status/796181053098561537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/maybeAyaCash/status/796189350925058048
It was those god damn Trump hats. They were so fucking on point. Damn it! You have to give it to those dope hats.
— Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan) November 9, 2016
Don't recognize this country tonight. If Trump wins, get ready 2 lose a lot of money tomorrow followed by a lot of rights for the next 4 yrs
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/RubyRose/status/796197142838714368
Right now I envision Donald Trump googling “What does the U.S. President do?”
— (((Jew))) (@JoshMalina) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/gregjames/status/796158866614525952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Comfort eating choices right now?
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) November 9, 2016
I'm am gonna be so tired tomorrow. #ElectionNight #ImWithHer
— Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/_Snape_/status/796155781787877377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw