Hollywood Connection To The Tragic Shooting In Arizona

This is just awful.
On Saturday morning, six people were killed and 4 others wounded, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, when a gunman opened fire in front of a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Arizona. The loss of innocent lives has hit home in Hollywood as two actress share personal relationships with two of the victims.
The congresswoman, who had been holding a meeting with constituents when the attack began, is actually a cousin of Gwyneth Paltrow's, though the two have never met. In light of her kin still being in critical condition this morning, Gwyneth released this statement:
"Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting congresswoman Giffords, my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family as well as the other victims of this horrible act of senseless violence."
Another actress who lost a family member in the shooting is One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush. Her nine-year-old cousin, Christina Taylor, was shot and killed during the rampage. Sophia took to her Twitter to express her grief, sharing:
"Devastating. There are no words to explain what my cousin's family is going through in Arizona…How can this be? Violence is never the answer…If you know anyone who is struggling, please reach out to them. No one should feel so alone that they resort to senseless violence…"
How unbelievably heartbreaking and sad. We can't even begin to imagine the pain and grief these poor families are going through.
We send our deepest condolences to both Gwyn and Sophia's families, as well as all the other victims of this terrible tragedy.
[Image via WENN.]
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Christian Taylor Green was also the granddaughter of former Phillies manager Dallas Green.
I hope Paltrow isn't so desperate for press that she volunteer this info to the media.
Sophia Bush was seen out with her croonies pAArtying it up last night. Wtf? Shouldn't she be in mourning? I don't understand.
Re: iloverickymartin – maybe she's just doing the right thing by offering condolences….? Contrary to what people say and think about Gwyn I think she seems like a very likable and sweet person. Jesus, if she wouldn't have said anything and it would have been uncovered that it was a relative of hers then everyone would jump all over her for NOT saying anything and call her a bitch. Leave her alone
Re: blonde bi-otch – Good Grief. "Leave her alone." ….hysterical…….lol …….too funny!!! : )
Do we really need to be focusing on Gwenyth's sympathy statement right now? People died, including a 9 year old girl, for absolutely no reason. Keep celebrities out of his and let's focus on what a national tragedy this is and respect everyone involved.
Too bad it wasn't Gwyneth who got shot in the mug.
Safeway… now with killer pricing!
Re: hoochpit – you are a sick person
Re: iloverickymartin – Hey old man why don't you go get your self some lube and go watch another ricky martin video? FREAK
Re: blonde bi-otch – ………. I SMELL A TROLL !!!
Good thing at least *some* of the people were related to famous people - good to know they'll be mourned and remembered that much more for having famous relatives. They must have been SO much more important than the ones who died, unknown to most of the world. So much more *loved.*
Such bullshit.
Fuck, it's disgusting how much importance is placed on fame, worse that it's exploited by the media.
Re: iloverickymartin – you just like to bitch.
She is a likable!! and was great in Country Strong. I bet if it was the most likable celeb up there saying something you would still have something to bitch.
do you start with 'this is just awful' cause their related to celebrities, so it makes it even worse? i really hope youre just saying that cause the deaths of all those people are awful, even if their whole family is a bunch of 'nobodies'
Re: Chinwe Okorie Ŧ – ………. another TROLL