Tweet Sheet: Celebs React to President Obama's Speech in Selma

See responses to the historic moment.

Russell Simmons, @unclerush - After keeping it real with the entire nation, Russell Simmons applauded President Obama for giving one of the best speeches of his second term in office.   (Photo: Russell Simmons via Twitter)

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Russell Simmons, @unclerush - After keeping it real with the entire nation, Russell Simmons applauded President Obama for giving one of the best speeches of his second term in office.  (Photo: Russell Simmons via Twitter)

John Legend, @johnlegend - The "Glory" singer gave props to our President with a simple "preach" on Twitter, a sentiment which could also be heard throughout the live audience during his speech.   (Photo: John Legend via Twitter)

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John Legend, @johnlegend - The "Glory" singer gave props to our President with a simple "preach" on Twitter, a sentiment which could also be heard throughout the live audience during his speech.  (Photo: John Legend via Twitter)

Kerry Washington, @kerrywashington - Art imitates life when it comes to Kerry Washington because, believe it or not, she is heavily into politics, so her opinion is more than informed. When Liv... we mean Kerry speaks, listen.   (Photo: Kerry Washington via Twitter)

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Kerry Washington, @kerrywashington - Art imitates life when it comes to Kerry Washington because, believe it or not, she is heavily into politics, so her opinion is more than informed. When Liv... we mean Kerry speaks, listen.  (Photo: Kerry Washington via Twitter)

Joe Biden, @VP - The key word tweeted by Vice President Joe Biden is "together." Unite and move forward.   (Photo: Vice President Biden via Twitter)

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Joe Biden, @VP - The key word tweeted by Vice President Joe Biden is "together." Unite and move forward.  (Photo: Vice President Biden via Twitter)

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Gabrielle Union, @itsgabrielleu - Gabrielle Union spoke this like Mary Jane Paul would in real life. (Photo: Gabrielle Union via Twitter)

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Gabrielle Union, @itsgabrielleu - Gabrielle Union spoke this like Mary Jane Paul would in real life. (Photo: Gabrielle Union via Twitter)

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Valerie Jarrett, @vj44 - The Senior Advisor to President Obama quoted one of the most historic and spiritual songs related to the civil rights movement, both past and present.   (Photo: Valerie Jarrett via Twitter)

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Valerie Jarrett, @vj44 - The Senior Advisor to President Obama quoted one of the most historic and spiritual songs related to the civil rights movement, both past and present. (Photo: Valerie Jarrett via Twitter)

Holly Robinson Peete, @hollyrpeete - Holly Robinson Peete is correct; solidarity always helps with the push forward.   (Photo: Holly Robinson Peete via Twitter)

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Holly Robinson Peete, @hollyrpeete - Holly Robinson Peete is correct; solidarity always helps with the push forward. (Photo: Holly Robinson Peete via Twitter)

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George Tandy Jr., @teamtandy - George Tandy Jr. is in complete awe of President Obama.    (Photo: George Tandy Jr. via Twitter)

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George Tandy Jr., @teamtandy - George Tandy Jr. is in complete awe of President Obama.  (Photo: George Tandy Jr. via Twitter)

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Zerlina Maxwell, @zerlinamaxwell - Yes we can!   (Photo: Zerlina Maxwell via Twitter)

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Zerlina Maxwell, @zerlinamaxwell - Yes we can! (Photo: Zerlina Maxwell via Twitter)

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Ava DuVernay, @AVAETC - A major player in Selma's significance to us today, Ava DuVernay loved the moment that he dropped the mic.   (Photo: Ava DuVernay via Twitter)

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Ava DuVernay, @AVAETC - A major player in Selma's significance to us today, Ava DuVernay loved the moment that he dropped the mic. (Photo: Ava DuVernay via Twitter)