Jussie Smollett receives an outpouring of support following homophobic and racial attack

Empire actor Jussie Smollett has received an outpouring of support following his homophobic and racial attack by two men. According to a statement released by the Chicago Police Department, the men began hurling racial and homophobic slurs at the star then proceeded to physically attack him, tied a rope around his neck and poured a chemical substance on him.

The department revealed that it’s currently investigating the matter and treating it as a hate crime while the star is recovering in hospital.

Here’s a look at the Chicago Police Department’s full statement.

Chicago Police Department just sent out this statement re:
Jussie Smollett pic.twitter.com/DxQswZn8xd

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 29, 2019

The news of the attack saw Jussie’s friends take to social media sharing words of comfort and support.

Here are a few celebs support Jussie Smollet following homophobic and racial attack.

 

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We got this @jussiesmollett ?????

A post shared by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Jan 29, 2019 at 10:55am PST

Prayers up @JussieSmollett to such a kind hearted gentleman. The devil will never win! This world is full of sick people ? pic.twitter.com/zr62QrJpGB

— Nandi Madida (@Nandi_Madida) January 30, 2019

I’m just now hearing the news about the senseless hate attack on my #EMPiRE Nephew @JussieSmollett IM SO ANGRY AND HURT ABOUT THIS! THIS MUST STOP!! SPREAD LOVE NOT HATE! PRAYERS UP TO U NEPHEW! ????‍♀️??‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/p4GqfNW3An

— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) January 29, 2019

Thinking of Jussie. Saddened. Heartbroken. Angry. ALL of it. Wouldn’t matter that he is the kindest soul. But he IS the kindest soul. And this is FUCKED. This is what all that hateful mongering has wrought. Are you PROUD???

— Barry Jenkins (@BarryJenkins) January 29, 2019

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Sending love to Jussie and the Smollett family after this horrific attack. We support you and pray that you find peace and justice.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 29, 2019

 

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I am in shock and despair about this!!! If I hear one more person say that this administration is not Encouraging the boldness Of the racist, sexist, homophobic attitudes in this country I am going to scream! People walking around ignorantly wearing a MAGA hat . And saying that it has nothing to do with anything but making the country great again. This is the kind of crap that happens. Wake up people stop hiding behind this bullshit let’s be real and call it and tell it like it is!! Down with MAGA!! Code word for what???

A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Jan 29, 2019 at 11:36am PST

Sending love, healing, and support to @jussiesmollett. We ALL have a responsibility to rise up against the ignorance and hate out there. If you know who did this, REPORT THEM TO THE POLICE. https://t.co/Q0PZdMeDtZ pic.twitter.com/XlkGbvUTIC

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 29, 2019

DEAR GOD! Prayers and justice for Jussie Smollett.

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 29, 2019

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god bless jussie may he have all the support he needs healing from this.

hella speechless. no words.

— Kehlani (@Kehlani) January 29, 2019

 

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I’ve known Jussie since he was 10 years old, and a man of @JussieSmollett’s talent, intellect and kindness should be an undisputed blessing to our community. My heart is hurting knowing that he’s suffering…and for what? Just for being? The fact his presence on this earth would be perceived as a threat to anyone only shows the magnitude of their fear and confusion. I pray that our country learns to heal, that we may see each other for WHO we are and nothing more. We gotta find the LOVE yawl! Praying endlessly for Jussie’s quick recovery at Northwestern Memorial. Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central Detectives at 312-747-8382

A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) on Jan 29, 2019 at 1:29pm PST

This is heartbreaking and terrifying…please pay attention to what’s happening here. Sending all my love to @JussieSmollett https://t.co/YTJ6bwLDkZ

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 29, 2019

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Sending super blessings and prayers to my good friend @jussiesmollett ?? This world must get better ASAP !!! HATE is not GREAT ?

A post shared by therealswizzz (@therealswizzz) on Jan 29, 2019 at 9:18am PST

 

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I actually have no words. Everyone knows what the problem is but some will pretend it’s not there ..or we are too sensitive. I just – ? Speedy Recovery to Jussie Smollet . We love you ♥️

A post shared by Moshelle Obama (@moshendiki) on Jan 29, 2019 at 11:26pm PST