Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, America unites for ceremonies and moments of quiet tribute to the 2,977 lives lost. Hollywood celebrities share personal reflections and messages of remembrance on this significant day.
Celebrity Tributes
Mark Wahlberg and Martha Stewart lead the tributes from celebrities honoring the victims of 9/11. Wahlberg posted a video on Instagram showing an American flag flapping in the wind. He captioned it, “This anniversary is always a gut punch of emotions…words just can’t say it all.”
Martha Stewart shared a personal story. She recalled watching the events unfold on television in Tokyo, unable to reach family and friends in the U.S. The experience was overwhelming as they sought updates and attempted to return home for solace.
Finding Solace Abroad
Stewart and her group were encouraged by a friend to visit a temple in Miho, Japan, designed by the same architect as the World Trade Center. Despite its closure, the organ played “America the Beautiful,” providing an unexpected moment of solace for her group as they mourned the loss from the attacks.
Other Personal Reflections
Dean Cain shared a image with a background of an American flag and a cross crafted from steel of the fallen towers. Hugh Jackman posted a moving video showing Ground Zero’s aftermath, urging followers to support each other.
Sarah Jessica Parker commemorated the anniversary with a video of New York, captioning her love for the city and promising to never forget.
International Involvement
The British Royal Family acknowledged the anniversary with a Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. They also remembered their recent visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
Tributes and Performances
An American flag hung solemnly between fire trucks in New Jersey while One World Trade Center stood tall in the distance on the anniversary. In New York City, artists including Cyndi Lauper, Lainey Wilson, and John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting performed during “9/11 Tribute in Light: Live from Lower Manhattan.” These performances paid tribute to the lives lost, survivors, and those forever changed by the events of 9/11.
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