‘Heartbroken’: Naomi Campbell, Salma Hayek and Ariana Grande among celebrities sending prayers and love to Beirut after massive explosion
- The blast sent a shockwave across the capital city of Lebanon shattering windows and damaging homes for miles
- At least 78 people are reported dead, 4,000 wounded and many more missing
- Several celebrities shared information about how to donate to disaster relief efforts
- Others posted broken heart and prayer emojis to their Instagram Story
She’s one of the world’s most famous supermodels.
And on Tuesday, Naomi Campbell reacted to news of the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, by sharing a photo from a fashion shoot she did in the city.
Alongside the picture, the British beauty, 50, wrote: ‘My thoughts, prayers and love go out to the people of Lebanon and their families,’ adding a broken heart emoji.
Heartbroken: Supermodel Naomi Campbell shared a photo from a fashion shoot she did in Beirut and sent ‘thoughts, prayers and love’ to the people of Lebanon after massive explosion
Actress Salma Hayek also took to Instagram to send thoughts and prayers to those caught up in the devastating blast that left at least 78 people dead and 4,000 wounded.
The Frida star, 53, posted an image of the explosion that occurred at the port in Beirut and shared: ‘Today two explosions devastated the capital of the already hurting Lebanon.
‘My broken heart goes out to all the people who have lost loved ones and who are in the affected areas of my beloved Beirut.’
‘My beloved Beirut’: Salma Hayek 53, posted an image of the explosion that occurred at the city’s port and shared: ‘My broken heart goes out to all the people who have lost loved ones’
Disaster relief: Ariana Grande, 27, shared information about nonprofit Impact Lebanon and said she’s donating to the charity and urged her followers to do so as well if they’re able to
Ariana Grande shared information about the nonprofit organization Impact Lebanon that is taking donations to aid with disaster relief.
The singer, 27, explained on her Instagram Story that she is donating to the charity and urged her followers to do so as well if they are able to.
‘My heart, my love, my condolences are with Lebanon and everyone affected by the tragedy,’ she said.
Other celebrities who posted the same information about Impact Lebanon included Kylie Jenner, though without a personal message, and Stella Maxwell, and some like Heidi Klum shared the word Beirut written in white against a black background with a blood red tear.
Kate Hudson posted: ‘It’s so sad to see something so devastating and breaks my heart for everyone who’s affected. Sending love and prayers.’
Heartfelt: Kate Hudson posted a touching message about the tragedy to her Instagram Story
No words: Model and TV personality Heidi Klum shared this image of the word Beirut in white against a black background with a blood red tear
Tragedy: Former Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev sent prayers
‘Crying’: Actress and comedienne Amy Schumer kept her social media message simpl
The explosion occurred at 6:18 p.m. local time on Tuesday producing a huge mushroom cloud and a shock wave that shattered windows and damaged buildings for miles.
The blast was so powerful it was felt in Cyprus which is 120 miles away.
Authorities in Lebanon have said it was caused by the ignition of a huge store of ammonium nitrate that was kept in a warehouse at the port.
The president of Lebanon has declared three days of mourning for the victims.
‘So worried’: Singer Bebe Rexha was among the celebrities who posted photos of the huge blast that devastated Lebanon’s capital city
Influence: Kourtney Kardashian encouraged her social media followers to donate to relief efforts
So much destruction: Sunrise on Wednesday revealed the extent of the devastation caused by the blast that produced a shock wave that shattered windows and damaged buildings for miles
Tragedy: At least 78 people have been reported dead and 4,000 wounded with many missing as recovery efforts continue. The Lebanese president has declared three days of mourning
Trying to help: Former Modern Family star Ariel Winter shared an appeal for blood donations made by the Lebanese Red Cross
Caring: Cassie posted three broken heart emojis to her Instagram along with hashtags #prayforlebanon and #prayforbeirut