Over the last few years, gun violence has been very prevalent in the United States. As per the Gun Violence Archive, there were over 44,000 gun-related deaths in the U.S. in 2022, including homicides, suicides, and accidental shootings. Due to this, many celebrities are demanding to change the gun laws and the Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep guns. After the incidents, including the Orlando nightclub shooting, the Texas Church shooting, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and the Las Vegas shooting, more celebs are coming forward in support of gun control in the US. So, in this article, we will talk about some celebrities who want and support stricter gun laws.
Senator Elizabeth Warren
The American politician, who is a member of the Democratic Party has come in support of tighter gun laws after the 2017 mass shooting happened in Las Vegas. She expressed her sadness at the incident by posting a tweet. Warren wrote that she feels heartsick for the people of Nevada who had to wake up to such awful news. Further, she stated that thoughts and prayers were not enough when more parents had to bury their kids after this incident.
Senator Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy is a famous personality who has been serving as the senator of Connecticut since 2013. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, he was also one of the celebrities who spoke about wanting stricter gun laws. The senator posted a tweet and wrote that prayers and thoughts cannot whitewash his colleagues’ cowardice to act. Also, he stated that none of this will end unless the government makes tighter gun laws.
Hillary Clinton
The American diplomat, Hilary Clinton was the former Secretary of State who has shown her support for gun control for a very long time. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, she uploaded a Twitter post and wrote that people’s grief over the massacre was not enough. She stated that the government should put politics aside and stand up to the National Rifle Association. Further, she wrote that we should work together to make stricter gun laws and stop this from happening again.
Phoebe Tonkin
The Australian actress began her professional acting career by appearing in the show H2O: Add Water. Despite being a well-known actress, Phoebe Tonkin also ardently supports gun control. Following the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the actress from Tomorrow, When the War Began posted a tweet about the ongoing gun violence in the United States. She asked in her tweet, why do people buy multiple assault rifles. This is just because it is their constitutional right. She demanded gun control in the US because it is taking away the lives of thousands of people.
Adam McKay
The screenwriter and film producer from America, Adam McKay, has always been open about his support for gun control in the US. Due to the loss of lives because of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, the head writer of Saturday Night Live posted a now-deleted tweet and demanded tighter gun laws in the American region. The writer of Step Brothers wrote that having multiple machine guns in a Las Vegas hotel room is not a well-regulated militia. Also, he stated that this was the way for which the 2nd Amendment was written.
Bette Midler
Better Midler is an American singer and actress who has continuously spoken about gun control in the US. After the 2017 shooting massacre in Las Vegas, the actress of Hocus Pocus posted a tweet in which she wrote Amen after sharing the Twitter post of Lady Gaga. Also, after the 2018 Parkland High School shooting, she uploaded another tweet and congratulated the spineless cowards i.e. Congress, for not doing anything about the gun violence. Further, she stated that if the government can’t do anything, American voters should bring out their collective rage because it is a key issue.
Mark Ruffalo
American actor Mark Ruffalo is known worldwide for starting his professional acting career in the 1990s. He is popular for his character of Hulk and also for speaking up against the high rate of gun violence in the United States. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, he posted a tweet and wrote that the United States has become one of the modern countries that have the highest gun deaths and has become a death machine owning to gun violence. In another tweet, he stated that gun violence is a major issue that should be addressed by the government.
Lady Gaga
The singer and songwriter from America is one of the celebrities who have taken to social media to demand stricter gun laws in the US. After the Las Vegas shooting in 2017, Lady Gaga uploaded a Twitter post and wrote that prayers are important, but the blood is actually in the hands of people who legislate. She demanded tighter gun control laws in the US. In another tweet, she described the incident as plain terrorism and urged the Democrats and Republicans to unite.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Another American actress who supported gun control in the United States was Tracee Ellis Ross. The actress who appeared in Black-ish uploaded a Twitter post after the 2017 Las Vegas shooting massacre. In her tweet, she sent love and prayers to all the people who have lost their family members to the horrible act of gun violence. Further, she demanded gun control in the US to protect the lives of the American people.
JoJo
The American songwriter and singer, Joanna is popular around the world for the world for starting her professional life as a child. Apart from this, she is also popular for being vocal about gun violence in America. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting where a 64-year-old man opened fire at the crowd, she posted a tweet and expressed her grief. She stated that people mourn and pray again and again but this doesn’t make any difference. She urged the government to act immediately and implement stricter gun laws in the country.
Courtney Love
Courtney Love is a popular singer and actress from America who has shown her support for gun control in the US by taking over social media. Following the 2017 incident of the Las Vegas mass shooting, she posted a tweet and wrote that her heart goes out to all the people who have lost their loved ones in the horrific incident. She demanded gun control immediately by sharing the hashtag #GunControlNow. However, as of now, the tweet of the actress has been taken down.
Tinashe
The dancer and actress from America is popular around the world for her performance in an animated film, The Polar Express. In addition to this, she is also known for showing her support for gun control in the US. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the artist of In Case We Die took to her official Twitter account and asked, what will it take to implement gun control in the US.
John Legend
The famous record producer, singer, and songwriter began his professional career by playing piano on the song Everything Is Everything. Apart from his professional life, John Legend is an ardent supporter of gun control who has always criticized the death-cult gun laws. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the All Of Me singer posted a tweet and wrote that the shooting incidents keep happening in America. It’s urgent right now to implement stricter gun laws because no country is like this.
Josh Groban
Another celebrity who has spoken openly about gun control in the US is Josh Groban. The singer and songwriter who is famous for his song, You Raise Me Up, uploaded a Twitter post after the 2017 shooting massacre in Las Vegas. He expressed his anger and grief about the horrific incident by writing that freedom should mean going to school, concerts, and church freely, without any fear. Further, he demanded stricter gun control laws to be implemented in the US.
Janet Mock
The famous transgender rights activist Janet Mock is also an American writer whose recent memoir became a bestseller. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, she uploaded a Twitter post and urged the people of America to donate blood and money to the survivors, victims, and their families. Also, she requested the American voters to call their reps about making stricter gun laws in the country.
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller is a popular American actor and comedian who is known for being the son of Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. Throughout his career, he has won many awards, including the Britania and Emmy Awards. After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting incident, the actor of The Ben Stiller Show uploaded a Twitter post and expressed his grief. He wrote that he is thinking about all the people who have been affected by the horrific gun violence.
Ariana Grande
The American singer and songwriter started her career at the age of 15 by making an appearance in the 2008 Broadway, 13. Apart from her professional life, she is also known for speaking up to support gun control. Following the 2017 Las Vegas incident, she uploaded a now-deleted tweet and wrote that her heart is breaking for the people of Las Vegas. Also, she emphasized that we need gun control immediately because it is complete terrorism.
Joe Biden
Another prominent figure who expressed his grief at the 2017 Las Vegas shooting and showed his support for gun control was Joe Biden. He posted a tweet and wrote that he was appalled by the senseless loss of life in Las Vegas. Also, he asked the Congressional government and the White House to act immediately to save the lives of people because, according to him, they cannot let gun violence tear families apart.
Gigi Hadid
The American fashion model, Gigi Hadid started her professional career as a child model. Also, she appeared in the Vogue Magazine for a total of 50 times. After the Las Vegas shooting massacre in 2017, Gigi Hadid chose to speak up against gun violence in the United States. She took to social media and wrote that she is sickened by the fact that a gun can be sold to a terrorist in the country. Also, she urged for stricter gun laws because this terrorism needs to stop. However, the tweet has been taken down.
Emmy Rossum
American actress Emmy Rossum has always been vocal about her support for gun control in the US. Following the Las Vegas shooting incident in 2017, the actress of Genius took to her social media account and stated that prayers are not enough. The American country needs tighter and stricter gun laws as no civilian needs a machine gun. However, the Twitter post has been deleted from the platform.
Elizabeth Banks
The American actress is known around the world for appearing in The Hunger Games film series and Pitch Perfect 2. In addition to this, she is also known for being a supporter of gun control in the US by speaking against gun violence. After the horrific 2017 mass shooting incident in Las Vegas, Banks posted a tweet and wrote that it would be wise to ban assault weapons and high-capacity silencers and magazines by imposing stricter gun laws.
Billy Eichner
The actor and comedian from America is famous for being a part of the comedy game show, Billy on the Street. However, after the 2017 Las Vegas shooting incident, the actor of Penguins of Madagascar showed his support for gun control in the US by posting a tweet. He wrote in the tweet that the Congressional government did nothing after the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting incident and still people are calling out the government for everything.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
The American rapper and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is known for creating the Broadway musical Hamilton. Also, he is popular throughout the world for speaking in support of gun control in the US. After the mass shootings happened in Orlando and Florida, he signed an open letter to Congress, calling for a safe and proper end to the ongoing gun violence. The letter was published on the front page of Billboard magazine.
Billy Joel
Billy Joel is another celebrity who has been vocal about his support for gun control in the United States. The Piano Man is one of those popular figures who have signed an open letter imploring Congress to end gun violence in America completely. The letter was crafted with the sole purpose of putting an end to gun violence after the shooting incidents in Florida and Orlando. Also, the letter asks Congress to do proper background checks before selling guns.
Katy Perry
The singer and songwriter from America is one of the best-selling music artists ever. Also, she is among those celebrities who have signed an open letter to the government to stop gun violence in America. The letter was titled Stop Gun Violence Now and was drafted after the mass shootings of Florida and Orlando. Further, it urged that there should be stricter gun control laws so that the mishappenings could be avoided.
Jack Antonoff
Another celebrity who has signed the open letter along with Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Billy Joel is Jack Antonoff. The famous record producer signed the letter because he is an ardent supporter of gun control in the US and wants stricter gun laws. The letter he signed is a call to action for gun safety and urges the government to do proper background checks before selling any firearms to the buyers. Also, the government should block suspected terrorists from buying guns in America.
Beyonce
The singer and songwriter from America is popularly known as Queen Bey in the Hollywood industry. Apart from her professional life, the singer of Dangerously in Love became part of a video with some of the most famous artists, calling for a plan to end gun violence. In the video, Beyonce made a plea to the government, asking then-President Barack Obama and Congress to take action and create stricter gun laws. The video was released after the shooting incident at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Jennifer Aniston
The FRIENDS star, Jennifer Aniston has always been open about her opinions on important issues which include gun control in the US. After the shooting incident in San Bernardino, the American actress joined Barack Obama in a PSA called We Can End Gun Violence. The PSA also has a website on which you can add your voice to the video. In the video, Jennifer Aniston urged the government to make stricter and tighter laws to control gun violence.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx is an American actor and comedian who also works as a singer in Hollywood. The famous personality is known for appearing in 2004’s Ray and is also popular for being vocal about his support for gun control in the US. Along with Beyonce, Foxx became part of the Demand A Plan campaign organized by Mayors Against Illegal Guns in which they released a video. In the video, Foxx urged the government to take strict actions against the culprits of gun violence and make stricter gun laws.
Paul Rudd
The famous American actor Paul Rudd, is known worldwide for speaking up against what is wrong. For a very long time, the actor of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers has been open about his support for gun control in the US. Due to this, the actor became a part of the Demand A Plan campaign, which the Mayors organized Against Illegal Guns. In this campaign, a video was released in which Paul Rudd and other artists urged the government to end gun violence and immediately implement gun control.
Sarah Silverman
Along with Jennifer Aniston, the famous stand-up comedian Sarah Silverman, also joined then-president Barack Obama in a PSA called We Can End Gun Violence. As a part of the PSA, a video was released featuring Sarah Silverman along with other high-profile stars who urged Congress to implement stricter gun laws so that no violence is ever happened in the country. Also, the video was released after the shooting incident in San Bernardino.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer is an actress and stand-up comedian who started her comedy career in the early 2000s. Apart from being a well-known celebrity, she is also known for being vocal about her support for gun control in the US. To show her support for the cause, Amy Schumer joined former President Barack Obama in a PSA called We Can End Gun Violence. As a part of the PSA, a video featured several celebrities who urged that America needs stricter gun laws.
Tom Arnold
Following the murder-suicide of his Army Veteran nephew, Spencer who shot himself, Tom Arnold became more vocal about his support for gun control in the US. The actor wrote an essay in which he made a case for implementing stricter gun laws despite himself being a gun owner. He wrote in his essay that he grew up in a rural area and supports the Second Amendment. But in the light of his nephew’s death, he thinks that reforms are necessary. He revealed that his nephew was depressed and unsafe around weapons, still, he was able to buy a concealed gun. Also, Arnold aims at the NRA for not letting Congress pass stricter gun laws.
Julianne Moore
American author and actress, Julianne Moore has supported gun control in the US very openly. She joined Barack Obama and other popular artists in a PSA which was called, We Can End Gun Violence after the shooting incident happened in San Bernardino. In this, she became part of a video in which she and the other stars urged Congress to end gun violence in America. Further, during the 3rd annual Embrace Ambition Summit of Tory Burch’s Foundation, the actress spoke about gun control and urged to bring a change in the policy.
Kim Kardashian
After the 2022 school shooting happened in Ulvade, Texas, Kim Kardashian came in front and spoke openly about her support for gun control in the US. She called on the lawmakers and the government to pass stricter gun laws or control measures so that no more lives are taken. Kim expressed on Twitter that she is heartbroken and furious about how little has been done by the lawmakers to implement gun control laws. She also stated that the current gun control laws are not protecting the children.
Barack Obama
The former president of the United States has always stated that the gun laws of America are his biggest frustration. During his presidency, though he did not pass any gun control laws, in January 2013, he proposed a long list of measures that included a ban on assault weapons and armor-piercing bullets and a limit on the size of magazines. Barack Obama has always supported gun control and stated in an interview that it was distressing for him not to have made any progress on the issue of gun control despite repeated mass killings.
Sophia Bush
The American actress, Sophia Bush is a gun owner, and despite this, she has stated that stricter gun legislation is necessary. Bush first felt the effect of gun violence when her second cousin, Christina-Taylor Green was killed at the age of 9 in the horrific Tuscan shooting in 2011. Due to this incident, she has stated that stricter gun control laws are needed in the country. Also, she shared an Instagram post that shows that the USA has the highest number of 2019 mass shootings around the world. She has described mass shootings as domestic terrorism.
Chace Crawford
Another celebrity who has always been open about her support for gun control in the US is Chace Crawford. The American actor is known for playing the character of Nate Archibald in Gossip Girl. After the mass shooting incidents happened in the country, the actor has stated that we need stricter gun laws in the American region and should take measures to end gun violence. Also, he mentioned that the mass shootings are plain terrorism which should be stopped.
Demi Lovato
American actress and singer, Demi Lovato is famous around the world for appearing in the show, Barney & Friends and As The Bell Rings. In addition to being popular for her acting career, Demi Lovato is also known for supporting gun control in the US. Following the 2017 Las Vegas shooting and Orlando nightclub shooting, she stated that the government needs to take strict actions immediately on gun violence because it is a major issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
Anna Paquin
The famous actress from New Zealand started her professional career by appearing in 1993’s The Piano. In addition to this, Anna Paquin is also known around the world as an ardent supporter of gun control in the United States. Recently, the actress of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee posted an Instagram picture and revealed the number of mass shootings that happened in 2023. In the caption, she described the situation as a national crisis and said that now guns are officially the number one killer of children and teenagers.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathway is an American actress who has openly discussed gun control in the US. After several mass shooting incidents took place in the country, the actress of Princess Diaries uploaded an Instagram post and stated that guns don’t kill children, but it is the mentally unstable individuals who can procure guns legally without any background checks. She mentioned that these individuals are actually responsible for the killings.
Aly Raisman
The American gymnast and two-time Olympian, who has retired from the sport has spoken out about the need to put an end to gun violence. Raisman uploaded an Instagram post and asked what should she tell her little sister if she asked her what to do when a shooter came in, did she hide in the classroom or run for her life? She stated that gun control should be implemented immediately as nobody should live with such fear, especially in their childhood.
Jessica Alba
The American actress started her professional journey at the age of 13 by making an appearance in Camp Nowhere. In Hollywood, she is one of the actresses who have shown their support for gun control in the US by taking over their social media accounts. On her Instagram, Jessica Alba shared a picture of Emma Gonzales and wrote that she is with every youngster and parent who has lost their loved ones due to the archaic gun laws. She said that America has failed as a country because it is incapable of protecting its children.
Kristen Bell
The famous actress from America rose to prominence after starring in the 2004 films Spartan and Gracie’s Choice. Apart from her professional life, Kristen Bell is also known for being vocal about her opinions, specifically in the case of gun control. In 2019, Kristen Bell shared an Instagram post and stated she would not give up the fight to end gun violence in the United States. Also, Kristen mentioned that she will do it for those people whose lives have been taken today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
Mandy Moore
Another celebrity who has shown her support for gun control in America is Mandy Moore. The famous singer shared an Instagram post in 2019 and wrote that any member of Congress who is not actively in the fight for gun safety reforms is surely unfit to represent her country. She mentioned that the inaction of the government is reprehensible. She emphasized that the country needs to implement gun control laws immediately.
Lili Reinhart
The Riverdale actress has always spoken openly about the gun violence in the United States. After the El Paso shooting incident, the American actress stated that she was shocked to her stomach over whatever had happened in her country. Also, Lili Reinhart stated that she cannot believe whatever has been happening in America because the government is not doing anything to end gun violence. In a tweet, she also emphasized that we should protect people and not the guns.
