While Judd Apatow said even comedy couldn't make the situation better.
Ariana Grande cried.
Cher wanted to leave planet Earth.
And Jaime King posted this emotional message, asking: "What have we become?"
Chelsea Peretti said she felt "demoralized."
While Zach Braff couldn't believe the whole thing wasn't a dream.
And Kylie Jenner likened it to the end of the world.
Amy Schumer vented her fury.
Emmy Rossum revealed just how personal the result felt.
Connie Britton said Trump was the "face of our darkest self."
While Cheyenne Jackson had this to say:
And Lorde just couldn't process the news.
But many celebrities used the result as a way to campaign for change.
With Lady Gaga reminding everyone that "love trumps hate."
And Jesse Tyler Ferguson saying he was mourning minorities in the wake of the result – but was ready to fight.
J.K. Rowling encouraged people to stick up for and defend one another in the face of bigotry and hate.
And challenge "racism, misogyny and hatred."
Jessica Chastain echoed the sentiment.
Ruby Rose said the result was "a change we didn't know we needed...to remind us we have work to do."
While Eva Longoria said she felt the need to be positive.
Kesha told everyone to spread love and hope.
Before apologising "on behalf of America to the LGBT community, Women, Minorities, Veterans, Immigrants, Muslims... whoever our future president has offended."
Kris Jenner urged people to stay strong.
While Kerry Washington told everyone to take care of themselves and their loved ones.