Dozens of celebrities have been are sharing their tributes to Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement of her death on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the sad news at 1:30pm, leaving millions around the world reeling over the tragic loss; it has been said that she was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.
Soon after, emotional messages from Hollywood’s most well-known stars came pouring in – as they honored her many accomplishments and hard work over the last 70 years as a royal.
Barbara Streisand, 80, with a career spanning over six decades, paid tribute on Instagram with a photograph of her meeting the Queen in March 1975.
‘Sad to hear about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant for us all. Respected around the world. May she rest in peace. Barbra,’ she wrote.
Kim Kardashian posted a black and white photograph of Her Majesty posing at Buckingham Palace in 1958, writing simply: ‘Rest in peace.’
Kim Kardashian posted a black and white photograph of Her Majesty posing at Buckingham Palace in 1958, writing simply: ‘Rest in peace’
Barbara Streisand paid tribute on Instagram with a photograph of her meeting the Queen in March 1975. She wrote: ‘Sad to hear about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II’
Legendary singer Diana Ross, 78, who performed at the sovereign’s Platinum Jubilee in June with a new song written for the occasion, Thank You, echoed similar sentiments
English singer-songwriter Dua Lipa (left) shared a classic black and white photo of the Queen while model Hailey Bieber (right) shared her shock on social media
Legendary singer Diana Ross, 78, who performed at the sovereign’s Platinum Jubilee in June with a new song written for the occasion, Thank You, echoed similar sentiments following her passing.
‘Thank you to Her Majesty, The Queen. She devoted her life to her country and to the service of others,’ Diana wrote.
‘I am happy I was able to say thank you to Her Majesty at this year’s Platinum Jubilee. With love and condolences to all of her family, we all celebrate her life.’
English singer-songwriter Dua Lipa shared a classic black and white photo of the Queen while model Hailey Bieber shared her shock on social media.
‘Wow… RIP to her majesty The Queen’, she wrote on Instagram.
Kris Jenner, Whoopie Goldberg, William Shatner, Barack and Michelle Obama, Jennifer Garner, and Melinda Gates were among the others who remembered the Monarch and her seven-decade reign.
‘Rest In Peace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,’ Kris wrote on Instagram. ‘Graceful, dedicated, elegant, unforgettable’
‘Today and always we will remember her as one of the greatest leaders our world has ever seen. I send my love and condolences to the Royal Family.’
‘Rest In Peace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,’ Kris Jenner wrote on Instagram. ‘Graceful, dedicated, elegant, unforgettable’
Whoopie Goldberg reminisced about the first time she met the Monarch at the Royal Variety Performance in 2009, remembering, ‘I was in awe’
Jennifer Garner shared a stunning portrait of the Queen to Instagram, which she captioned, ‘What an elegant, incredible woman.’
William Shatner, best known for his role in Star Trek, said he was ‘very saddened’ over her death
Whoopie reminisced about the first time she met the Monarch at the Royal Variety Performance in 2009.
‘As she approached me, all I could think of was, ‘WTH? I’m an American kid from the projects and I’m in the company of the Queen of England,” she remembered on Twitter. ‘I was in awe. Rest In Peace. God Save the King.’
Jennifer shared a stunning portrait of the Queen to Instagram, which she captioned, ‘What an elegant, incredible woman.’
William, best known for his role in Star Trek, said he was ‘very saddened’ over her death.
‘Very saddened to learn about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,’ he wrote on Twitter.
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates’ ex-wife Melinda shared an emotional post, writing, ‘Spanning nearly three-quarters of a century – and a world transformed many times over – Her Majesty’s was a reign without equal.
‘I will cherish the kindnesses that Queen Elizabeth II extended to our family and the remarkable leadership, resilience, and example she showed us all.’
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates’ ex-wife Melinda shared an emotional post, writing, ‘Spanning nearly three-quarters of a century, Her Majesty’s was a reign without equal’
Bill, for his part, also shared his sentiments, writing, ‘I feel honored to have met HM Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sad to hear of her passing’
Barack and Michelle Obama said in a joint statement posted to their Twitter accounts that they were ‘joining so many others who are celebrating her life and mourning her passing’
The pair added that she reigned with ‘grace, elegance, and a tireless work ethic,’ while ‘defying the odds and expectations placed on women of her generation’
Bill, for his part, also shared his sentiments, writing, ‘I feel honored to have met HM Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sad to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people.’
Barack and Michelle said in a joint statement posted to their Twitter accounts that they were ‘joining so many others who are celebrating her life and mourning her passing.’
‘Michelle and I were lucky enough to come to know Her Majesty, and she meant a great deal to us,’ Barack wrote.
‘Back when we were beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with open arms and extraordinary generosity.
‘Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance.’
Janet Jackson shared a throwback photo of herself meeting the Queen, which she captioned, May you Rest In Peace, Queen.’
Star Trek actor George Takei said that his thoughts were with the ‘royal family and the people of the United Kingdom’
Andy Cohen shared a photo of the Queen to his Instagram with no caption, while Melanie Griffith simply wrote, ‘God bless Queen Elizabeth. R.I.P.’
The View host Meghan McCain also spoke out, writing on Twitter, ‘To my British friends and colleagues. God Bless the Queen and the Royal Family. Our hearts are with you’
Paris Hilton called her the ‘original girl boss’ and ‘one of the most inspirational women,’ calling it ‘the end of an era’
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump said that while everyone ‘knew the day was inevitable,’ she was feeling an ‘overwhelming sadness’ over the loss
The Real Housewives of Dubai’s Caroline Stanbury also spoke out, calling it a ‘terrible loss’
Nicki Minja tweeted, ‘RIP, QUEEN,’ while Reese Witherspoon wrote something similar, ‘Rest in Peace, Queen Elizabeth II.’
‘Like so many of you, Michelle and I are grateful to have witnessed Her Majesty’s dedicated leadership, and we are awed by her legacy of tireless, dignified public service,’ he concluded in the statement.
‘Our thoughts are with her family and the people of the United Kingdom at this difficult time.’
The pair added that she reigned with ‘grace, elegance, and a tireless work ethic,’ while ‘defying the odds and expectations placed on women of her generation.’
Andy Cohen shared a photo of the Queen to his Instagram with no caption, while Melanie Griffith simply wrote, ‘God bless Queen Elizabeth. R.I.P.’
Star Trek actor George Takei said that his thoughts were with the ‘royal family and the people of the United Kingdom.’
‘In her time, the Queen saw a country and indeed a world transformed. There shall be none other like her,’ he added.
Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs praised Her Majesty for ‘somehow rising above all the debate around privilege or political controversy’ and ‘devoting her life to public service and duty’
American journalist Maria Shriver honored her ‘extraordinary life of public service,’ gushing, ‘The queen served her country, until the very end, with class, strength, dignity, and honor.
Designer Stella McCartney said, ‘It is with great sadness that we mourn today the passing of Her Majesty The Queen’
Paris Hilton called her the ‘original girl boss’ and ‘one of the most inspirational women,’ calling it ‘the end of an era.’
Acclaimed actress Barbra Streisand wrote, ‘Sad to hear about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
‘She was a constant for us all. Respected around the world. May she rest in peace. Barbra.’
The View host Meghan McCain also spoke out, writing on Twitter, ‘To my British friends and colleagues. God Bless the Queen and the Royal Family. Our hearts are with you and the people of the United Kingdom today.’
Designer Stella McCartney said, ‘It is with great sadness that we mourn today the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
‘On behalf of the Stella McCartney team, I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the Royal Family.’
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump shared an emotional post honoring the Monarch, explaining that while everyone ‘knew the day was inevitable,’ she was feeling an ‘overwhelming sadness’ over the loss of ‘one of the most inspirational women the world has known.’
Victoria Beckham said she was ‘deeply saddened’ by the loss, writing, ‘Today is a very sad day for the entire world. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty’
Nicki Minja tweeted, ‘RIP, QUEEN,’ while Reese Witherspoon wrote something similar, ‘Rest in Peace, Queen Elizabeth II’
Fashion icon Donatella Versace said that we have ‘lost one of the greatest women in the world’
‘Her reign was exemplary as she saw our nation through so many crises,’ she wrote. ‘Not just a monarch but also a matriarch to our country and the commonwealth. Heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. Our hearts are broken.’
The Real Housewives of Dubai’s Caroline Stanbury also spoke out, calling it a ‘terrible loss.’
‘What a terrible loss we suffer today. My heart goes out to her family #TheQueen,’ she wrote on Instagram. ‘I had the pleasure of meeting her as a little girl never to be forgotten.’
Rapper Angel Haze said she thought the Queen was going to ‘outlive Earth.’
‘It just seemed like the natural trajectory of things,’ she tweeted.
Victoria Beckham said she was ‘deeply saddened’ by the loss, writing, ‘Today is a very sad day for the entire world.
‘I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen.
‘She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this time.’
Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs praised Her Majesty for ‘somehow rising above all the debate around privilege or political controversy’ and ‘devoting her life to public service and duty.’
Other stars that spoke out include rapper Angel Haze, Elton John, Mick Jagger, rock band Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, and singer Maren Morris
Fashion icon Donatella Versace said that we have ‘lost one of the greatest women in the world.’
‘Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II showed us how to live our lives,’ she added. ‘She lived with grace, fortitude, hard work, loyalty, and kindness.
‘She was an inspiration to us all. I send my deep and personal condolences to King Charles III and all of the royal family.’
Helen Mirren, who played Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 movie The Queen, wrote, ‘I am proud to be an Elizabethan. We mourn a woman, who, with or without the crown, was the epitome of nobility.’
‘For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there,’ Rolling Stone singer Mick Jagger said in a post of his own.
‘In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.’
The English rock band also posted a tribute, writing, ‘The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others.’
American journalist Maria Shriver honored her ‘extraordinary life of public service,’ gushing, ‘The queen served her country, until the very end, with class, strength, dignity, and honor.
‘She was married for 74 years, a mother to four, a grandmother, and a great grandmother.’
Other stars that spoke out include Naomi Campbell, Australian model Elle Macpherson, Elton John, Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, and country singer Maren Morris.
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