Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Nicks, Jennifer Lopez and more pledge Ukraine support as part of online rally: 'We are fighting for freedom'
Since Russia attacked Ukraine in February, celebrities have shown time and again that they support the country.
Actress Mila Kunis, who was born there, and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, raised an impressive $35 million to help people fleeing the violence, giving them shelter and supplies. Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy and their family organized the humanitarian fund Baranova 27, which has collected and sent more than 80 tons of needed items, such as clothing and shoes, as well as gas masks and chemical suits, to those affected. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively publicly pledged to donate $1 million to the cause. And the list goes on.
On Friday, a slew of celebs — most of them music stars — sent their love by participating in Global Citizen's Stand Up for Ukraine social media rally. Elton John, Rita Ora, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, the Jonas Brothers and many, many others posted photos and videos explaining their stance, often with very personal stories. Stevie Nicks, for instance, wrote, "At 73 years old I never thought I would see in my lifetime flashes of things my mother and father told me about WWII." Meanwhile, John recalled performing a free AIDS awareness concert in Kyiv in 2007 and helping AIDS patients in Ukraine and the surrounding region ever since. All of them called on world leaders to pledge billions of dollars at a pledging summit scheduled for Saturday, April 9.
Global Citizen also asked non-celebs to share their own videos and photos, hashtagged #StandUpforUkraine, explaining why they're supporting the country and encouraging others to "give big" at the summit.
Stevie Nicks
Jennifer Lopez
#StandUpForUkrainehttps://t.co/9i2PyHwlVO
— jlo 💍 (@JLo) April 8, 2022
Elton John
Oprah
Today I'm joining @GlblCtzn to say thank you to all the allies who have volunteered, donated, spoken out & risked their lives to #StandUpForUkraine. The Ukranian refugees & refugees all over the world need critical assistance. Visit https://t.co/77MJz8H7Bf for ways you can help. pic.twitter.com/kVz98pH3uI
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 8, 2022
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
Lenny Kravitz
Celine Dion
Ellen DeGeneres
Over 80 million people globally have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or human rights violations. We must #StandUpForUkraine and for refugees around the world to ensure that they get the support that they need now: https://t.co/oQW2PhcuSbpic.twitter.com/DhaMCNxmQa
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 8, 2022
Padma Lakshmi
Kacey Musgraves
I’ve joined @GlblCtzn in standing up for Ukraine alongside activists + advocates working to support refugees and all the angels taking immediate action to help displaced people all over the world + Ukraine. 🇺🇦🙏🏼🤍 https://t.co/nZrPtyXQ39pic.twitter.com/WqtIY9PDK0
— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) April 8, 2022
Jonas Brothers
Priyanka Chopra
One Republic
Hugh Jackman
Please support us and #StandWithUkraine@GlblCtzn@Deborra_lee@Hughcevanspic.twitter.com/ZvKqK2ygtG
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) April 8, 2022
Gloria Gaynor
82.4 million people globally have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or human rights violations. We must #StandUpForUkraine and for refugees around the world to ensure that they get the support that they need now: https://t.co/2gV10NjjIQpic.twitter.com/LIr2ZqLI5U
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) April 8, 2022
Bruce Springsteen
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne
Rita Ora
Andy Cohen
In times of crisis, those who are impacted struggle to find shelter, food, and other basic necessities. That's why I’m calling on world leaders to mobilize billions of dollars to help those fleeing Ukraine and other areas of conflict. #StandUpForUkrainehttps://t.co/am9IOiJve3pic.twitter.com/QglOS0BS2W
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 8, 2022
U2
Billy Porter
Carole King
Adam Lambert
Red Hot Chili Peppers
We’re calling on everyone to do and give what you can to help refugees around the world. #StandUpForUkrainehttps://t.co/I84417qg2q@GlblCtznpic.twitter.com/iVHDGhqzJ8
— Red Hot ChiliPeppers (@ChiliPeppers) April 8, 2022
Jon Bon Jovi
Barbra Streisand
I supported and hope you will too #StandUpForUkrainehttps://t.co/vOzvuawg5d
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 8, 2022
Pearl Jam
Katy Perry
We've all seen the horror unfold in Ukraine, so we know how desperately they need help, and this is the time for all of us - but most especially our leaders - to #StandUpForUkraine. Support the refugees! https://t.co/35fGiZR5t6@GlblCtznpic.twitter.com/0W8N1gAoCI
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 8, 2022
Annie Lennox
Black Eyed Peas
Metallica
Weezer
Refugees in Ukraine and around the world need urgent humanitarian aid. Join us + #StandUpForUkraine to ensure they're getting the support they need: https://t.co/CrKMjfHHINpic.twitter.com/ulmkNwyS91
— weezer (@Weezer) April 8, 2022
Radiohead
'Help! A Day In The Life' feat the Radiohead song 'I Want None Of This' is out now on limited coloured vinyl for the first time. All proceeds go to @WarChildUK to support the crisis in Ukraine & children in conflict zones round the world https://t.co/EMqxwjtLNO#StandUpForUkrainepic.twitter.com/vnNdo5TcMp
— Radiohead (@radiohead) April 8, 2022
k.d. lang
#StandUpForUkrainehttps://t.co/Vvsy55Tbqi@GlblCtznpic.twitter.com/UpmPxTkSUX
— k.d. lang (@kdlang) April 8, 2022
Daymond John
I’m calling on world leaders to stand up for refugees everywhere. #StandUpForUkraine@GlblCtzn
Tap the link for more info on how you can support: https://t.co/IM9G1SV404pic.twitter.com/vVSEbrY2bT— Daymond John (@TheSharkDaymond) April 8, 2022
Dave Matthews Band
DMB stands with Ukraine and refugees all around the world. Join us and call for global support to fund this global humanitarian crisis. #StandUpForUkraine
Help support Ukraine! Some organizations doing very meaningful work:@voices_org_ua@IMC_Worldwide@WCKitchen@CAREpic.twitter.com/tIlDbLe4Cf— dave matthews band (@davematthewsbnd) April 8, 2022
Connie Britton
#standupforukraine. Here’s how you can learn more about the crisis and how to help: https://t.co/TE6UHivnDMpic.twitter.com/KmMBTP2Id0
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) April 8, 2022
Lilly Singh
Fall Out Boy
we're demanding action + calling on world leaders to mobilize billions of dollars to help those feeling Ukraine https://t.co/6qH1noSGFr#StandUpForUkrainepic.twitter.com/QXf04T81vF
— Fall Out Boy (@falloutboy) April 8, 2022
Green Day
Now's the time... don't wait, use your voice + #StandUpForUkrainehttps://t.co/10M2Zx7vNKpic.twitter.com/pDOciOp0lT
— Green Day (@GreenDay) April 8, 2022
