AS Britain has voted to leave the European Union in a landmark referendum on Thursday, several celebrities, both British and American, reacted to the news on social media. There was a mixed opinion as some hailed the news while others expressed their disappointment on Twitter.

I don’t think I’ve ever wanted magic more. Goodbye, UK. J.K. Rowling

And suddenly the birds are singing.....still glued to the TV though #Brexit Elizabeth Hurley

Time out between kids soccer games to tune in to good news of UK voting to leave the European Union - choosing... Sarah Palin

Congratulations exiters. Reverse is across and down, easy on the clutch. Hugh Laurie

Leave voters waking in morning to value of the pound and celebrating #Brexit Jeffery Wright

This is not the school playground and almost half the country wanted to ‘remain’. It wasn’t actually a landslide! Boy George

I can’t get my head around what’s happening in Britain.I’m so sorry to the youth of Britain. I fear you’ve been let down today x James Corden

It’s not a time for triumphalism. Not a time for division. Not a time for hatred. It’s a time for change. A time for calm. A time in history Gary Lineker

Dear UK, good luck. I am afraid you are going to need it, love Neil. Neil Gaiman

Published in Dawn, June 25th, 2016