Hollywood reacts to Trump's guilty verdict: Here's what Robert De Niro, Steve Martin and others said

Hollywood reacts to Trump's guilty verdict: Here's what Kathy Griffin, Robert De Niro, Steve Martin and others said
Kathy Griffin and Steve Martin celebrated Donald Trump's guilty verdict in hush money trial (Getty Images)

Hollywood celebrates Donald Trump's guilty verdict in hush money trial with relentless enthusiasm

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 Hollywood celebs including Billy Baldwin and Jimmel Kimmel celebrated after Donald Trump's guilty verdict (Getty Images)

The entertainment industry erupted with reactions as Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. Prosecutors had accused the former president of falsifying internal business records to cover up hush money payments, aiming to bury stories that could have jeopardized his 2016 White House campaign. Central to the case were reimbursements made to Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, for a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, intended to keep her from going public about a 2006 sexual encounter with Trump. This case marked a historic moment as the first criminal trial against a former US president and the first of Trump's four indictments to reach trial, the Daily Mail reports.

1. Kathy Griffin

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Kathy Griffin attends Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine: A Tribute t
Kathy Griffin cried tears of joy over Donald Trump's conviction (Getty Images)

Kathy Griffin, whose career suffered after a controversial 2017 photoshoot depicting violence against Trump, expressed overwhelming joy. "TEARS OF JOY," Griffin exclaimed, adding gratitude towards Stormy Daniels for her crucial testimony.

2. Barbra Streisand

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Barbra Streisand lashed out at Donald Trump for refusing to accept responsibility (Getty Images)

Barbra Streisand didn't shy away, unleashing her anger at Trump's denial of taking responsibility. "Convicted felon Donald Trump is blaming the judge, the jury, and New York for being found guilty on 34 counts. He will never accept accountability for his crimes. Americans must not allow this felon anywhere near the White House again," Streisand penned.

3. Billy Baldwin

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24:  Billy Baldwin attends the 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation
Billy Baldwin slammed Donald Trump after the ex-prez was convicted in hush money trial (Getty Images)

Billy Baldwin joined the chorus saying, "Guilty on all counts. E Jean Carroll ... Stormy Daniels ... Election interference, espionage and inciting an insurrection coming up." Baldwin’s comment hinted at the extensive legal troubles Trump still faces.

4. John Cusack

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 16: Actor John Cusack attends the 'Chi-Raq' premiere during the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palace on February 16, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
John Cusack called Donald Trump a 'dumb treacherous criminal' (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

John Cusack didn’t mince words and labeled Trump a "dumb treacherous criminal" now convicted "34 times over." "The dumb treacherous criminal is now a convicted felon - 34 times over. Now what will the judge do with Trump’s contempt violations?" Cusack expressed.

5. Steve Martin

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29:  Steve Martin attends the
Steve Martin took a dig at Donald Trump with a clever phrase (Getty Images)

Steve Martin brought his signature wit to the conversation with a clever remark "34 for 45." The phrase resonated with fans highlighting Trump's position as the 45th president and the 34 counts against him.

6. Jimmy Kimmel

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Jimmy Kimmel attends
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump with his signature humor (Getty Images)

Jimmy Kimmel shared a hilarious meme depicting towering basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal forcefully slamming down a dunk while wearing jersey number 34.

7. George Takei

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George Takei supported Donald Trump's conviction (Getty Images)

Star Trek icon George Takei humorously said, "We should start referring to him as 34 instead of 45," further cementing the number in the cultural dialogue surrounding Trump's legal troubles.

8. Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill attends the Premiere of Orion Pictures and United Artists Releasing's
Mark Hamill took aim at Donald Trump over his conviction (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Mark Hamill made a bold statement by posting the word GUILTY in bright red capital letters 34 times reflecting the sentiment of justice served.

9. John Leguizamo

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: John Leguizamo attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
John Leguizamo celebrated Donald Trump's conviction with a meme (Getty Images)

John Leguizamo shared a meme of a bar full of overjoyed people reacting to the news, captioning it with, "We are all cheering for justice and that no one is above the law!"

10. Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro attends the
Robert De Niro said 'justice has been served' after Donald Trump was convicted in historic criminal trial (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Robert De Niro approached the news with cautious optimism. "I'm always very wary. I don't wanna get too excited about anything. It's as it should be. Justice has been served. That's it," he said to Page Six.

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