Celebrities React to the Shooting of Alton Sterling

Jesse Williams, Zendaya, Amandla Stenberg and more.

Justice for Alton Sterling - The unjust shooting of Louisiana native Alton Sterling rocked the social media community and the world at large, adding his name to the long list of Black victims of police brutality. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family. Reactions from celebrities poured in, from Zendaya to Jesse Williams. Click on to read their responses.

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Justice for Alton Sterling - The unjust shooting of Louisiana native Alton Sterling rocked the social media community and the world at large, adding his name to the long list of Black victims of police brutality. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family. Reactions from celebrities poured in, from Zendaya to Jesse Williams. Click on to read their responses.

Don Cheadle - The actor compared the shooting to an eerie cycle.(Photo: Don Cheadle via Twitter)

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Don Cheadle - The actor compared the shooting to an eerie cycle.(Photo: Don Cheadle via Twitter)

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Questlove - The golden question.(Photo: Questlove via Twitter)

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Questlove - The golden question.(Photo: Questlove via Twitter)

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Amandla Stenberg - The young actress and activist felt for Alton's family. (Photo: Amandla Stenberg via Twitter)

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Amandla Stenberg - The young actress and activist felt for Alton's family. (Photo: Amandla Stenberg via Twitter)

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Rick Famuyiwa - The numbers keep rising.(Photo: Rick Famuyiwa via Twitter)

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Rick Famuyiwa - The numbers keep rising.(Photo: Rick Famuyiwa via Twitter)

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Nancy Sinatra - She offers some advice.(Photo: Nancy Sinatra via Twitter)

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Nancy Sinatra - She offers some advice.(Photo: Nancy Sinatra via Twitter)

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T.J. Holmes - It's almost no longer surprising. (Photo: T.J. Holmes via Twitter)

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T.J. Holmes - It's almost no longer surprising. (Photo: T.J. Holmes via Twitter)

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Jesse Williams - Jesse had a question for the authorities.(Photo: Jesse Wiliams via Twitter)

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Jesse Williams - Jesse had a question for the authorities.(Photo: Jesse Wiliams via Twitter)

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Lori Petty - The Orange Is the New Black actress co-signed David Banner.(Photo: Lori Petty via Twitter)

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Lori Petty - The Orange Is the New Black actress co-signed David Banner.(Photo: Lori Petty via Twitter)

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Jeff Johnson - The political commentator wants the "good cops" to speak up.(Photo: Jeff Johnson via Twitter)

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Jeff Johnson - The political commentator wants the "good cops" to speak up.(Photo: Jeff Johnson via Twitter)

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Cynthia Erivo - The Tony award winner has a warning for her followers.(Photo: Cynthia Erivo via Twitter)

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Cynthia Erivo - The Tony award winner has a warning for her followers.(Photo: Cynthia Erivo via Twitter)

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Mia Farrow - At once.(Photo: Mia Farrow via Twitter)

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Mia Farrow - At once.(Photo: Mia Farrow via Twitter)

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Dawn Richard - Actions speak louder.(Photo: Dawn Richard via Twitter)

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Dawn Richard - Actions speak louder.(Photo: Dawn Richard via Twitter)

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Audra McDonald - The Broadway star remembers those added to the seemingly never-ending list.(Photo: Audra McDonald via Twitter)

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Audra McDonald - The Broadway star remembers those added to the seemingly never-ending list.(Photo: Audra McDonald via Twitter)

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Zendaya - The starlet makes a clear declaration.(Photo: Zendaya via Twitter)

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Zendaya - The starlet makes a clear declaration.(Photo: Zendaya via Twitter)

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Chuck D - The underlying truth.(Photo: Chuck D via Twitter)

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Chuck D - The underlying truth.(Photo: Chuck D via Twitter)

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Russell Simmons - The newest hashtag.(Photo: Russell Simmons via Twitter)

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Russell Simmons - The newest hashtag.(Photo: Russell Simmons via Twitter)

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Justin Simien - The filmmaker points out that there are no excuses.(Photo: Justin Simien via Twitter)

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Justin Simien - The filmmaker points out that there are no excuses.(Photo: Justin Simien via Twitter)

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Olivia Wilde - Murdered for the color of his skin.(Photo: Olivia Wilde via Twitter)

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Olivia Wilde - Murdered for the color of his skin.(Photo: Olivia Wilde via Twitter)

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Amy Schumer - The comedian sends love to Alton's home state.(Photo: Amy Schumer via Twitter)

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Amy Schumer - The comedian sends love to Alton's home state.(Photo: Amy Schumer via Twitter)

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Andy Cohen - Will it ever?(Photo: Andy Cohen via Twitter)

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Andy Cohen - Will it ever?(Photo: Andy Cohen via Twitter)

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Talib Kweli - The musician questions a delusional fan.(Photo: Talib Kweli via Twitter)

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Talib Kweli - The musician questions a delusional fan.(Photo: Talib Kweli via Twitter)

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Sherri Shepherd - The future generation of Black men is hurting. (Photo: Sherri Shepherd via Twitter)

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Sherri Shepherd - The future generation of Black men is hurting. (Photo: Sherri Shepherd via Twitter)

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