The entertainment industry is standing up for Jussie Smollett. Various celebs have come forward to speak out on the “Empire” star falling victim to a possible hate crime attack.

Over the past few hours, social media has flooded with support for Smollett.

OMG!! THIS is why the LGBTQ community continue to fight to be seen and PROTECTED against hate!

We ALL have to take this racist and homophobic act of violence very personally! My arms are around you @jussiesmollett. You are loved! https://t.co/bprDZ3Luah

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 29, 2019

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Sending you love. Today the world lost a genius. James Ingram was a musician, artist, and humanitarian. He will be remembered for his brilliance and kind heart. https://t.co/t8JtEpygKO

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 29, 2019

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I’m angry and I’m so past exhausted. Jussie constantly radiates warmth and positivity everywhere he goes. I pray that he recovers while feeling that same warmth and positivity from all those that care about him. To the coward ass bigots who attacked this man, you fucked up in a major way. See you soon.

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Sending so much love to you, @jussiesmollett. I’m so sorry for what happened to you. I stand with you. I love you, we love you and I’m praying for your heart and your healing. The fact that senseless, racist, homophobic, hateful acts are still happening in 2019 is disgusting and heartbreaking. My prayers go out to Jussie and everyone else suffering from bigoted and violent attacks. Awaiting justice! Actively celebrating light, love, humanity and freedom!

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Sending all my love to you King!

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sending u my love

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According to reports, the horrific attack went down Tuesday in Chicago.

The Empire star, 36, was approached by two people who began “yelling out racial and homophobic slurs toward him,” according to Guglielmi. “The offenders began to batter the victim with their hands about the face and poured an unknown chemical substance on the victim. At some point during the incident, one of the offenders wrapped a rope around the victim’s neck.” The attackers fled the scene before Smollett transported himself to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He has since been released. Guglielmi tells Us that the actor is in “good condition,” and detectives are investigating the incident. (Us Weekly)

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Chicago Police Department just sent out this statement re:
Jussie Smollett pic.twitter.com/DxQswZn8xd

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 29, 2019

Some reports claim Smollett recently received an anti-gay and racist message.

Details are incoming, however it appears the horrendous incident was premeditated. For, sources say Smollett first received this chilling threat through the post. (That Grape Juice)

A few hours ago, Jussie shared his thoughts about Chicago’s frigid temperatures.

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#Mood after spending 7 hours on a plane for a 2 hour flight but finally landing all good. Love y’all. Goodnight #WinterVortexIsHurr #ChicagoWeatherAintNoJoke #Smile #troubadourFeb2 #Freedom

A post shared by @ jussiesmollett on Jan 28, 2019 at 11:04pm PST

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