As news of the fire breaking out at the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France spread, celebrities reacted to the tragic sight.
According to CNN, the spire on top of the cathedral collapsed as the fire burned. The fire spread rapidly as firefighters began shooting water into the burning building.
“A terrible fire is underway at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris,” Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said. “The fire brigade are trying to control the fire. We are mobilized locally in close connection with church authorities. I ask everyone to respect the security perimeter.”
No word on the cause of the fire has been revealed at this time. Celebrities such as Laura Dern, Idris Elba and Jennifer Beals, took to Twitter to share their feelings about the tragedy at Notre Dame.
1. Laura Dern
“I’m weeping. Our gift of light. Notre Dame on fire. My heart is breaking. My grandmother’s and mother’s heart home.”
I’m weeping. Our gift of light. Notre Dame on fire. My heart is breaking. My grandmother’s and mother’s heart home.
— Laura Dern (@LauraDern) April 15, 2019
2. Hillary Clinton
“My heart goes out to Paris. Notre Dame is a symbol of our ability as human beings to unite for a higher purpose—to build breathtaking spaces for worship that no one person could have built on their own. I wish France strength and shared purpose as they grieve and rebuild.”
My heart goes out to Paris. Notre Dame is a symbol of our ability as human beings to unite for a higher purpose—to build breathtaking spaces for worship that no one person could have built on their own. I wish France strength and shared purpose as they grieve and rebuild.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 15, 2019
3. Idris Elba
“I cannot believe what’s happening to Notre Dame.”
I cannot believe what’s happening to Notre Dame.
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) April 15, 2019
4. Josh Groban
“Watching the Notre-Dame fire with such sadness. Sending love to the people of France and hoping they get a handle on it soon. It has survived, and will survive.”
Watching the Notre-Dame fire with such sadness. Sending love to the people of France and hoping they get a handle on it soon. It has survived, and will survive.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) April 15, 2019
5. Mira Sorvino
“Oh non!!!! My favorite Cathedral in the world!!! A most holy place. The famed Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is on fire – CNN”
Oh non!!!! My favorite Cathedral in the world!!! 😥 A most holy place. The famed Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is on fire – CNN https://t.co/HnsnpvL9Ls
— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) April 15, 2019
6. Maisie Williams
“Interrupting my birthday to express how much pain I’m in watching the Notre Dame fire unfold. Such an incredible building. I’m so sad”
Interrupting my birthday to express how much pain I’m in watching the Notre Dame fire unfold. Such an incredible building. I’m so sad
— Maisie Williams (@Maisie_Williams) April 15, 2019
7. Camila Cabello
“my heart is breaking seeing the fire at notre dame. I’ll never forget walking in the first time in Paris and being in awe of the beauty of it. ”
my heart is breaking seeing the fire at notre dame. I’ll never forget walking in the first time in Paris and being in awe of the beauty of it. 💔
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) April 15, 2019
8. Ron Perlman
“Oh my dear God… Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris On Fire”
Oh my dear God…
Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris On Fire https://t.co/CKBycr7tHr— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) April 15, 2019
9. Jennifer Beals
“We have lost one of the wonders of the world. Despite avoiding destruction by the Nazis, and centuries of various fires it’s razed by flames in 2019. I am devastated. My friend is gone. #paris #NotreDame”
We have lost one of the wonders of the world. Despite avoiding destruction by the Nazis, and centuries of various fires it’s razed by flames in 2019. I am devastated. My friend is gone. #paris #NotreDame pic.twitter.com/A3tT0jMMfj
— Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) April 15, 2019
10. Nancy Sinatra
“Beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. This spire is gone now. It’s like watching someone you love die.”
Beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. This spire is gone now. It's like watching someone you love die. pic.twitter.com/HB6cU6SHPM
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) April 15, 2019
This is the moment the spire atop the iconic Notre Dame cathedral collapsed amid a devastating fire.
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— CNN (@CNN) April 15, 2019