Ghostbusters star Leslie Jonestook to Twitter yesterday to share examples of the abundance of racial and misogynistic abuse she has received since the film's release last week.
Alongside the hatred, she drew attention to the fact that people have been sharing fake screenshots of abusive tweets that look like they came from her account.
Jones tweeted that the abuse made her feel like she is "in a personal hell", before logging off Twitter "with tears and a very sad heart".
Since Jones originally began sharing the tweets, many celebrities have spoken out in support of her using the hashtag #LoveForLeslieJ.
1.Ghostbusters director Paul Feig said she is "one of the greatest people I know".
2.The film's screenwriter, Kate Dippold, said Jones is "not only brilliant but one of the kindest people [she's] ever met".
3.Comedian Margaret Cho said she is "an inspiration and a legend in the making".
4.Actor and host of the Late Late Show James Corden said he hoped Leslie was feeling the love.