Stars Mourn Texas Floods: Eva Longoria, Shakira & More Rally Support
STARS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT TEXAS FLOOD VICTIMS
The recent catastrophic floods that have ravaged Texas, leaving at least 67 dead and many more missing, has left Hollywood stars reeling in shock and sadness. Eva Longoria, Shakira, Christie Brinkley, and Khloé Kardashian are among the A-listers who have taken to social media to express their heartfelt condolences to those affected by the disaster.
Eva Longoria, born and raised in Texas, was particularly devastated by the news. The 50-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a emotional video message with her fans. "My heart is heavy for all the flood victims in Texas," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "I know so many families that have been going to those camps for years... So sending my prayers to those families and communities."
Longoria also spoke about the challenges of watching the ICE raids unfold from afar while filming her new series, Eva Longoria: Searching for France. "It's a heavy world right now," she said. "And I hope everyone is taking care of their mental health and dipping in and out of the news... You can't just stay in that cycle... it'll make you crazy."
Meanwhile, Colombian superstar Shakira announced that she would be donating a portion of her San Antonio concert proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, which is providing disaster relief to affected families. "Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas," she wrote on her Instagram Story.
Shakira's fans were inspired to follow suit, with many sharing links to donate to various organizations, including the Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, Mercy Chefs, and Kerrville Pets Alive!. The latter organization is working tirelessly to rescue pets lost in the flood and reunite them with their families.
Khloé Kardashian shared a powerful statement on her Instagram feed, expressing her deep sadness for the families affected by the tragedy. "As a mother, this kind of tragedy hits in a place words can't reach," she wrote. "The loss of those sweet, innocent children is something I can't fully process... My heart is so deeply aching for every parent, every family member, and every community."
Other stars who have come forward to offer their support include Christie Brinkley, Maren Morris, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Miranda Lambert, Brooklyn Decker, Mandy Moore, and Joanna Gaines. Each of them has shared resources on how to help, from donating to reputable organizations to providing essential supplies for those affected by the disaster.
Miranda Lambert, who founded the nonprofit organization MuttNation Foundation to help rescue animals and shelters, used her platform to urge fans to support her group's fundraiser. "Hey y'all, I just wanna jump on here and say how devastated we are to hear about the floods in South and Central Texas," she said. "I'm working with my team to find ways to help pet owners in this disaster... Keep sending prayers and I'll keep you posted."
As the news of the devastating floods continues to unfold, it's clear that the Hollywood community is rallying together to support those affected by the tragedy.
YOU CAN HELP:
- Donate to Catholic Charities of San Antonio: [link]
- Support Red Cross efforts: [link]
- Help World Central Kitchen provide meals for flood victims: [link]
- MuttNation Foundation fundraiser: [link]
- Drop off essential supplies at Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas
TheScholarlyNote.com is keeping a close eye on the developments and will continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.
