Hollywood & World Leaders Remember 9/11 20 Years Later: Viola Davis, Bob Iger, Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama, Reese Witherspoon, Questlove & More Commemorate That Horrible Day – Update
Refresh for updates: Twenty years after the horrific attacks of 9/11, America remembered the terror of planes turned into missiles, the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the courage displayed in response. From the memorial sites in New York, Shanksville, PA, at the Pentagon itself and across the land and the world, voices of commemoration rose up — and Hollywood was no exception.
In so many ways, #neverforget was the deep sentiment as well as the hashtag of the day
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As thousands of Americans, plus Presidents current and past (but no Donald Trump), and Vice Presidents past and present offered their salutes and respect to the fallen, cable news and broadcast networks offered wall to wall coverage of today’s events. Many of who spoke today, such as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and former POTUS George W. Bush, noted the unity that emerged out of the attacks and the current politics of 2021.
Suited and booted, the Boss himself showed up unexpectedly in NYC this morning to poignantly perform “I’ll See You in My Dreams.” Watch that performance below and read other reactions.
Will never forget this day. Will never forget the lives lost. Sending love and prayers to the familes and loved ones of the fallen. ??????? #NeverForget
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) September 11, 2021
Today we remember all those who tragically lost their lives on 9/11. We also pay tribute to the brave first responders who rushed to help those in need and to our courageous military personnel who, in the wake of 9/11, served and sacrificed so greatly in defense of our nation.
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) September 11, 2021
It’s been 20 years and we will never forget. Join me in praying for the loved ones of all those we lost. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/CN0Fy1VNBt
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) September 11, 2021
#NeverForget ?@FDNY? pic.twitter.com/brkeB7Z4na
— Denis Leary (@denisleary) September 11, 2021
My prayers go out to all the families that lost their loves ones on this day 20 years ago. We will #neverforget. Forever in our hearts.
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) September 11, 2021
Remembering those who lost their lives and those whose lives were forever changed on this day 20 years ago. Never forget. pic.twitter.com/1h1vWVU0X2
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) September 11, 2021
Sending love to New York and to all of you today? #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/WhxWYTWYah
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 11, 2021
Today we honor the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who died on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who have always run towards danger to do what’s right. Let’s never forget that day, and let’s never take them for granted. pic.twitter.com/VkN11wZAMh
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 11, 2021
On this anniversary of 9/11, I find myself remembering the shock and anguish we all experienced with painfully deep sadness. Vivid images of the skyline I grew up loving so much, suddenly changed forever. pic.twitter.com/eSoaaNwf8X
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) September 11, 2021
We will #NeverForget ???????? pic.twitter.com/gNmCUtbAj7
— Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg) September 11, 2021
The Queen’s message to the President of the United States on the 20th anniversary of the attacks on 11th September 2001. pic.twitter.com/jsdH4X50Ao
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 11, 2021
Nous n'oublierons jamais.
Nous combattrons toujours pour la liberté.
We will #NeverForget.
We will always fight for freedom. pic.twitter.com/tpoquQegMI— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 11, 2021
20 years ago, the city we love showed us its resilience, strength, and hope. To everyone affected on that day or in its aftermath, wherever you are, we are here for you. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/W4zhoOJz5T
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) September 11, 2021
9/11
or
1/6
BOTH were terrorist attacks against this country where people died because of malignant ideology and nationalist “pride”.
@ me.
Let’s have the conversation.
Only those sympathetic to the perpetrators of 1/6 will have a problem with this tweet.
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) September 11, 2021
#NeverForget ???? pic.twitter.com/OqFz76Ghhl
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) September 11, 2021
Our hearts are forever with those we lost on this day 20 years ago. We will #NeverForget. -Team BS
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) September 11, 2021
Flying on 9/11, remembering all those folks who never got a chance to arrive at their destinations 20 years ago.
The morning after @SModcastle hosted Steve Buscemi for a @FriendsOfFF benefit, and after 2 months in which the Garden State gave us CLERKS III, I’m going back to Cali. pic.twitter.com/wDwdksknMX— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) September 11, 2021
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