Celebrities react to Zelenskyy-Trump clash, express solidarity with Ukraine
Ben Stiller and Alyssa Milano (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
The dispute in the White House between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shaken the world. Hollywood stars who support Ukraine and are shocked by the situation are not staying silent on social media.
Who has spoken about Zelenskyy and Ukraine, read in the material below.
Alyssa Milano
The star of the series, Charmed, actively commented on the events at the Oval Office. The actress was outraged that Trump's conversation with Zelenskyy ended the way it did and publicly supported Ukraine.
"I don’t even know what to say. To the people of Ukraine — I see you and feel your pain. I beg all compassionate public figures, billionaires, elected officials, all the leaders and people of the world who believe in democracy — help us overcome this madness. The fight against this regime and against fascism depends on you all," Milano wrote in her post.
Alice Evans
The actress, known for 102 Dalmatians, Blackball, and other films, commented on Milano’s post. She joined Alyssa’s words and also expressed support for Ukraine.
"Oh, Alyssa.... what have I just watched. Zelensky's face during the whole assault made me cry. I can't even begin to fathom what they did. Ukraine we love you.," she wrote.
Evans' comment (screenshot)
Billie Eilish's mother
Actress and singer Maggie Baird also supported Ukraine. Billie Eilish's mother posted a photo of Zelenskyy with the caption "Hero."
"We stand with President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine!" she wrote.
Maggie Bird's post (screenshot)
Katheryn Winnick
The Vikings star also did not remain silent about the dispute in the White House. She posted the Ukrainian flag and urged people to continue supporting Ukraine.
Winnick's post (screenshot)
Liev Schreiber and Jason Cone
The actor, known for X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the Scream trilogy, supported Ukraine in a joint post with director Jason Cone.
"I've never stopped standing with Ukraine, but after the utterly disgraceful events in the Oval Office, it bears repeating it over and over again," the post by Cone stated.
Post by Cone and Schreiber (screenshot)
Pedro Pascal
The Last of Us star expressed support, writing, "Courage has a name." He posted these words next to a map of Ukraine.
Pascal supported Ukraine (screenshot)
Pascal also shared a photo of Zelenskyy. Alongside images of the Ukrainian president, the actor added the hashtag "#Leader."
"Stay on the right side of history," he wrote.
Pascal spoke about Ukraine (screenshot)
Other celebrities who supported Ukraine:
- Actress Elizabeth Banks posted the Ukrainian flag.
Banks' post (screenshot)
- Yellowstone star Piper Perabo posted a black image with the words "Slava Ukraini" (Glory to Ukraine).
Perabo's post (screenshot)
- Ben Stiller was brief but posted an emoji of the Ukrainian flag on his X account.
Stiller's reaction (screenshot)
- J.K. Rowling shared numerous retweets of posts from European leaders expressing support for Ukraine.
Rowling reacts to Zelenskyy and Trump's quarrel (screenshot)
White House clash – What happened
On February 28, Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he met with Trump. A heated dispute erupted between them.
Following the disagreement, Zelenskyy left the White House. Trump then stated that he demands Ukraine sign a peace deal with Russia. Later, the Ukrainian president gave a major interview to Fox News, where he addressed the disputes and agreements with the US president.
Sources: posts and Stories from the social networks of Milano, Evans, Baird, Winnick, Schreiber and Cone, Pascal, Banks, Perabo, Stiller, and Rowling.
