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Britain has awoken to the news this morning that Donald Trump is to be the next president of the United States. What seemed to be inconceivable a few months ago is now a painful reality. And much of the country is in disbelief. As we all try to comes to terms with this news over our morning coffee, many celebrities have taken to Twitter to share their response to the historic vote. Here are just a few reactions. Nigella Lawson wasn't afraid to mince her words.

This is more than just populism- it's racism. Confederate flags will be flying
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) November 9, 2016

J.K. Rowling had encouraging words for her upset fans.

We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don't let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line. https://t.co/ro9AkRSc9Q
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016

Alexa Chung has had enough.

Nice one ?. Nice ?. One ?. The swirling whirlpool of darkness triumphs once more. ?
— alexa chung (@alexa_chung) November 9, 2016

Thandie Newton tweeted the much-shared emotional speech made by political activist Van Jones.

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"This was a whitelash against a changing country" @VanJones68 https://t.co/soNLSUYZpr
— Thandie Newton (@thandienewton) November 9, 2016

Lily Allen has been particularly vocal all morning.

Today is for outrage and disappointment. Tomorrow we take our world back. #revolutionstartshere
— lily allen (@lilyallen) November 9, 2016

Nick Grimshaw's morning greeting was much less perky than usual.

good mourning ?
— nick grimshaw (@grimmers) November 9, 2016

Artist Grayson Perry had an interesting take on what Trump's victory means about the state of masculinity.

And people wonder why I'm doing all this stuff about out of control backward looking masculinity
— Grayson Perry (@Alan_Measles) November 9, 2016

James Corden thought the news felt familiar.

Brexit feelings.
— James Corden (@JKCorden) November 9, 2016

Actor Riz Ahmed tried to inspire his followers.

This is hard. But it's ok. It's gonna be ok. The future belongs to "us". Not "us v them". Get sad and angry if u have to.But then get active
— Riz Ahmed (@rizmc) November 9, 2016

Charlotte Church wasn't going to feel defeated.

https://t.co/WkqDgOrabK
— Charlotte Church (@charlottechurch) November 9, 2016

Like many, Daisy Lowe could only express disbelief.

No....... it can't be true....
— daisy lowe (@daisylowe) November 9, 2016

While Minnie Driver tried to spread the love.

Goodnight-can't stay up+watch the slo-mo apocalypse. Reformation comes out of times like these. I'm banking on that, I'm going to LOVE MORE.
— Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) November 9, 2016