Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Defend Jussie Smollett On Homophobic Attack

Nagini Shree |Jan 30, 2019

The "Empire" actor Jussie Smollet was physically assaulted by two unknown assailants in a homophobic attack on Tuesday.

The television show Empire star Jussie Smollett hospitalised on Tuesday, January 29 in Chicago due to a physical attack. The disgusting incident happened to Jussie when the 36-year-old was walking about 2 am. The Chicago Police Department stated that Jussie was attacked and beaten by two men who were yelling "racial and homophobic slurs." The actor was"poured and unknown chemical substance on the victim" and "wrapped a rope around the victims neck." The police are investigating and regarding it as a possibly hate-motivated attack.

Following the attack, Jussie went to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was later discharged and deemed in "good condition."

Many celebrities have responded to this tragic incident and supported him on social media accounts. Bollywood-turned-Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram and shared Jussie's photo as her story and wrote, "Hate will never win. Thinking of you @jussiesmollett #justiceforjussie."

Meanwhile, her husband and US singer Nick Jonas expressed the same sentiments and shared a picture of the actor and captioned, “Hate will never win. We stand by you @jussiesmollett."

A host of celebrities took to social media and shared their thoughts on the brutal attack.

Sending love to Jussie and the Smollett family after this horrific attack. We support you and pray that you find peace and justice.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) 29 tháng 1, 2019

Four years ago, @JussieSmollett came out on my show. I’m sending him and his family so much love today. ❤️

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 29 tháng 1, 2019

I want to leave NO room for interpretation.
THIS WAS WRONG. STOP IT. NOW.
Prayers up for #jussiesmollett #standup https://t.co/nxBzeNP4de

— Michael Ealy (@MichaelEaly) 29 tháng 1, 2019

The attack on #JussieSmollett proves how ignorant #MAGA supporters are ...this is such a good man!
Gives Amputee Boy Handicapped-Accessible Van https://t.co/wQNxf5xE9q via @TMZ

— Ariaa Jaeger (@AriaaJaeger) 29 tháng 1, 2019

This is heinous.Please I beg of you -be kind. Is basic decency too much to ask for?Enough with senseless ignorant violence.We MUST be better.Respect others for their differences.Individuality & diversity breed innovation.We have no need for this antiquated hate.#JussieSmollett https://t.co/NbPCInfPus

— Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) 30 tháng 1, 2019

Heartbroken & horrified by what #JussieSmollett was subjected to. Nothing but love & light for him & his family❤️✨As for ANYONE who thinks this is not a criminal act of HATE - #TIMESUP ! SHAME on this #MAGA sham !We are better than this! ???????????
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— Donna Murphy (@DMurphyOfficial) 29 tháng 1, 2019

According to some reports, after the attack, the men told Smollett, “This is MAGA country,” which referring to President Donald Trump’s slogan “Make America Great Again.”