The Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off a hearing on Thursday morning in which Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford delivered testimony about Ford’s allegation that Kavanaugh assaulted her during a party in 1982.

Judge Kavanaugh is scheduled to testify after Ford.

Below are live updates (all times eastern) of the reaction to today’s hearings from Hollywood figures, many of which have protested President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.

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3:38 pm – Actor George Takei said this of Judge Kavanaugh’s opening comments.

I see that Brett Kavanaugh is giving us great examples of his dispassionate, calm and considered judicial temperament, so needed on the very partisan and divided Supreme Court of today. Whew! I feel so much better. — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) September 27, 2018

3:29 pm – Actress Debra Messing tweeted this during Judge Kavanaugh’s opening remarks.

I am in awe of the strength of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. And I am heartbroken that this is how our country treats survivors. We must #BelieveSurvivors. Call 202-804-8191, ask to be connected to your one of your Senators, and tell them to vote NO on Kavanaugh. — Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) September 27, 2018

3:26 pm – The official Twitter account for Samantha Bee’s TBS late-night show Full Frontal tweeted this during Judge Kavanaugh’s opening statement.

Not sure we should have someone so emotional on the Supreme Court. #KavanaughHearings — Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) September 27, 2018

3:20 pm – Actor Adam Scott said this during Judge Kavanaugh’s opening statement.

He’s bad at this. — Adam Scott (@mradamscott) September 27, 2018

3:19 pm – Screenwriter Randi Mayem Singer had this to say of Judge Kavanaugh’s opening statement.

Brett Kavanaugh is right now putting his hand over America's mouth, telling us not to scream and turning up the music. — Randi Mayem Singer (@rmayemsinger) September 27, 2018

3:13 pm – Grammy and Oscar-winning singer John Legend said this of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Who coached him to sound like a complete asshole? — John Legend (@johnlegend) September 27, 2018

3:08 pm – Actress and Hulu talk show host Sarah Silverman had this to say about Sen. Graham.

Both “deny deny deny” and “delay delay delay” come from YOUR shitty unethical brothers, dickhole https://t.co/BItB313jbw — Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) September 27, 2018

2:57 pm – Alyssa Milano spoke to reporters after Dr. Ford’s testimony.

Alyssa Milano on Dr. Ford's testimony: "I know how hard it is, and I know what she's had to go through to be here and present and answer those questions…So it was important for me to be able to support her, and to support survivors everywhere." https://t.co/GGrl0K12EF pic.twitter.com/UtX4n9DMc7 — ABC News (@ABC) September 27, 2018

2:40 pm – Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt had this to say to Sen. Graham.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck you @LindseyGrahamSC fuck you fuck you fuck you. Fuck you, Lindsey. Hey, Lindsey! Lindsey, over here! Hey man! Fuuuuuuuuuuck you. Fuck, You. fuckyoufuckyoufuckyoufuckyou FUCK YOU LINDSEY GRAHAM https://t.co/RgnhSb11X6 — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 27, 2018

2:35 pm – Actress and comedian Amy Schumer posted this to Instagram.

2:24 pm – Andy Richter had this to say to Sen. Graham.



Fuck you, Lindsey. — Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) September 27, 2018

2:17 pm – Comedian George Wallace tweeted this.

I'm runnin' out to buy a shitload of @KamalaHarris rookie cards. She's goin' straight to the top and so forth. — George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) September 27, 2018

2:08 pm – Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black star Lea DeLaria tweeted this at Donald Trump Jr.

2:04 pm – Judd Apatow had this to say of the Republican senators present at Thursday’s hearing.

What are they thinking? Do they have any shame? Compassion? Are they conflicted about their deal with the devil? https://t.co/xsgPdYrwpO — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) September 27, 2018

1:38 pm – Actress Lena Dunham had this to say of today’s hearing.

The news today is painful for so many and for so many reasons. Please remember to stop and care for yourself, even if it’s three of the deepest breaths. You are loved. Take care. pic.twitter.com/hQyQpolbSf — Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) September 27, 2018

1:38 pm – Chelsea Handler had this to say of Sen Graham.

.@LindseyGrahamSC is so obviously being blackmailed by Russia. Accusations are different then testimony under oath. From a credible woman. 35 years time is not argument against an assault of a 15 year old girl. @JeffFlake @SenatorCollins @lisamurkowski — Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) September 27, 2018

1:37 pm – Actress Holland Taylor tweeted this.

That Orin Hatch sez " it's not untypical for our friends on the other side to pull that kind of crap" after the 238 day boycott & ultimate refusal to consider Merrick Garland?? & @LindseyGrahamSC? You think these 3 women are pulling a DEM STUNT??? They are a stunt??? Oh, Lindsey. — Holland Taylor (@HollandTaylor) September 27, 2018

1:36 pm – The Wire and HBO’s The Deuce creator David Simon tweeted this.

A U.S. Senator declaring that if he can't achieve a political outcome, he intends to knowingly lie to the citizenry — and possibly suborn perjury — to achieve political outcome more to his liking. Filth. https://t.co/fKwz3ZldOB — David Simon (@AoDespair) September 27, 2018

1:26 pm – Actor Patton Oswalt tweeted at Donald Trump Jr.

It’s not weird. It’s just like your selective “not cheating on my wife” thing. I’m also not a psychology professor! This is fun! https://t.co/2zBXBiEgVZ — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 27, 2018

1:25 pm – Producer Danny Zuker tweeted this to Donald Trump Jr.

Let me help clear this up. Depending on the severity of the phobia, people will often find ways to face them. For example: your father claims to be a germaphobe but he bravely faces that fear every time he has unprotected sex with a porn star he's rented. https://t.co/eSHMKefCIA — Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) September 27, 2018

1:16 pm – Rosie O’Donnell posted this tweet.

1:09 pm – Actress Emmy Rossum shared this tweet.

As a survivor of sexual assault, it’s empowering to watch Dr. Ford stand there strong & vulnerable & speak her truth to the entire world. No matter how this goes, we are disrupting a toxic system and this is just the beginning for women, minorities and 🏳️‍🌈. Together. — Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) September 27, 2018

1:06 pm – Chelsea Handler tweeted this at Donald Trurmp Jr. about Ford’s testimony.

That’s quite a takeaway you dumb buffooon. You have daughters. Why don’t you act like it. https://t.co/moTwkrfUMm — Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) September 27, 2018

1:03 pm – Actress Amy Brenneman had this to say.

Like so many of us, I am so emotional watching Dr. Ford. Triggered myself, and grateful for this open conversation. This is an important day. Let's keep talking. — Amy Brenneman (@AmyBrenneman) September 27, 2018

1:02 pm – Actor Ron Perlman chimed in with this tweet.

Correct! If he comes out to defend himself in light of her profound credibility, both he and the nation will be made to look even smaller. https://t.co/hLAVrwDdTE — Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) September 27, 2018

12:48 am – TBS late-night host Samantha Bee posted this short message.

These bastards. — Samantha Bee (@iamsambee) September 27, 2018

12:48 am – Kathy Griffin added this.

Rachel Mitchell said she's not going to ask about the actual assault out of sensitivity to Dr. Ford…that's bullshit. She doesn't want to ask about the actual assault cause they know Dr. Ford is credible. Instead she's asking about fear of flying. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) September 27, 2018

12:43 am – The hearing has been going on for just under three hours and has adjourned for a 30-minute lunch break.

12:34 am – Actress Mia Farrow asked this question.

Is anyone else crying ( a little?) — Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) September 27, 2018

12:19 am – Actor Numail Nanjiani chimed in with this.

Dr. Ford is what a true patriot actually looks like. She is willing to risk everything for the good of her country. True courage. — Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) September 27, 2018

12:12 am – Actor Rob Delaney has more to add.

I don’t like flying, I have a graphic nightmare when I fall asleep on planes every time I fly AND I can’t take any drugs because I’m sober. But I fly anyway. I now have proof I’m smarter than a Republican Senator. — rob delaney (@robdelaney) September 27, 2018

12:09 am – Actress Susan Sarandon posted this tweet during the hearing.

I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. I believe Deborah Ramirez. I believe Julie Swetnick. There is no path forward for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. #BelieveSurvivors #TIMESUP https://t.co/Y9qnEIty8V — Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) September 27, 2018

12:07 am – Actor and Conan O’Brien late-night host sidekick Andy Richter had this to say.

YEAH, BUT IS SHE REALLY AFRAID TO FLY??? — Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) September 27, 2018

12:05 am – Captain America star Chris Evans weighted in on the hearing with this.

Chuck Grassley has a side bet with another 100 year old white dude about the outcome of these hearings. For $1 dollar. — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) September 27, 2018

12:03 am – Actress Rosie O’Donnell shared this photo.

12:01 am – Actor Billy Eichner had more to say.

It really is a shame that Betty White is still too young to be in the Senate. — billy eichner (@billyeichner) September 27, 2018

11:46 am – Salma and A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay said this.

The inhumanity of it all. https://t.co/634c0eoH6U — Ava DuVernay (@ava) September 27, 2018

11:43 am – Actor Colin Hanks had this to add of Thursday’s hearings.

If he's done nothing wrong then there should be nothing to hide. The @gop hiding. Literally. — Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) September 27, 2018

11:41 am – Director Rob Reiner weighed in on the hearing.

100%. Dr. Ford tells the truth. If I’m Kavanaugh, I’m pulling my own nomination. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) September 27, 2018

11:39 am – Actress Amber Tamblyn reacted to the hearing this way.

Me and @MorganJerkins angrily and furiously texting right now about this fucking hearing pic.twitter.com/UigWJoMz3U — Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) September 27, 2018

11:35 am – Actress Mia Farrow had this to say.

However traumatic this must be for Christine Blasey Ford, she is testifying for the integrity of the Supreme Court and for the United States of America — Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) September 27, 2018

11:18 am – Longtime Law and Order: SVU star tweeted this.

#BelieveSurvivors #SupportSurvivors #IBelieveDrBlaseyFord. Sending strength and courage and self-care to survivors today, as I carry you and your stories in my heart. #YouMatter pic.twitter.com/gpohhnj93Y — Mariska Hargitay (@Mariska) September 27, 2018

11:16 am – Kathy Griffin tweeted.

Oh lookee lookee here. Miss Lindsey Graham doesn’t have the balls to speak up today does she? #KavanaughHearings — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) September 27, 2018

11:00 am – Actor George Takei has this to say.

Dr. Ford is a courageous and credible person. I have deep respect for her, and I thank her for her testimony. — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) September 27, 2018

11:10 am – Actress Ashley Judd made a connection between Ford’s accusations and her own rape.

“I can sketch a floor plan.” ABSOLUTELY how trauma works. I can give floor plan of room I was raped in when I was 15. #BelieveSurviors #ChristinaBlaseyFord — ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) September 27, 2018

11:08 am – Grey’s Anatomy producer Elisabeth R. Finch added.

Good men in the world —

Find a way today to tell the women in your life You Believe Them.

Don’t assume they know.

Not today. #BelieveSurviviors #StopKavanaugh — Elisabeth R. Finch (@erfinchie) September 27, 2018

11:00 am – Actor Billy Eichner noted that “it could not be more clear” that “Dr. Ford is telling the truth.”

Dr. Ford is telling the truth. It could not be more clear. Thank you Dr. Ford for your courage today. It is a historic level of bravery. — billy eichner (@billyeichner) September 27, 2018

10:57 am – Actress and activist Minnie Driver chimed in, saying “Bless Christine Blasey Ford’s heart” and noting that she “is a patriot.”

Bless Christine Blasey Ford’s heart. How frightening and brave to stand before these people knowing your deepest pain has been politicized. She is a patriot and make no booody mistake. #KavanaughHearings — Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) September 27, 2018

10:54 am – Actor Josh Gad thanked Dr. Ford for her “bravery” and “integrity.”

Bravery. Dignity. Integrity. Thank you #DrChristineBlaseyFord for your courage today — Josh Gad (@joshgad) September 27, 2018

10:51 am – Modern Family producer Danny Zuker tweeted “Dr. Ford has shown more courage and grace in these past few minutes than Trump and his disgusting cronies have in their entire lives.”

Dr. Ford has shown more courage and grace in these past few minutes than Trump and his disgusting cronies have in their entire lives. #StopKavanaugh — Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) September 27, 2018

10:46 am – Author Stephen King chimed in on Ford’s “terrifying” testimony.

Her testimony is terrifying and heartrending.

She says they laughed while It was happening. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 27, 2018

10:24 am – Actor Harry Shear, the longtime Simpsons voice actor, unloaded on Sen. Grassley for interrupting Sen. Diane Feinstein.

Suggestion to Sen. Grassley: LARGER PRINT — Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) September 27, 2018

10:20 am – Actor Rob Delaney had this message for Sen. Grassley.

Are you fucking kidding me you interrupting motherfucker — rob delaney (@robdelaney) September 27, 2018

10:16 am – Showtime’s Billions creator Brian Koppelman tweeted, mocking Sen. Grassley’s appearance.

Grassley makes the mustached senator in The Godfather 2 hearings look as dashing and smooth as Jack Kennedy in his 30s. https://t.co/5FXMm2KiWA — Brian Koppelman (@briankoppelman) September 27, 2018

10:15 am – Actor Jon Cryer went after Republicans and Evangelicals, suggesting that they’d support Kavanaugh even if he’s untruthful about the allegations against him.

Amazing. If these allegations are true, then Kavanaugh is lying. So republicans and evangelicals want Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme Court even if he’s being dishonest under oath. https://t.co/YU6KOWrdxI — Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 27, 2018

10:11 am – Producer Morgan J. Freeman said Grassley’s opening statement “smacks of sickening male privilege.”

.@ChuckGrassley you’re opening statement is ripe with arrogant spin & smacks of sickening male privilege. — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) September 27, 2018

10:11 am – Comedian and constant Trump-basher Kathy Griffin attacked Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), while he was ready his opening remarks.

“Ugh, my blood is already boiling, Chuck, you old dinosaur,” she said.

Ugh, my blood is already boiling, Chuck, you old dinosaur. #KavanaughHearings — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) September 27, 2018

10:07 am – Actress Mia Farrow sent her support and “best hopes” to Ford.

sending strength and best hopes for Professor Ford- and for us all pic.twitter.com/NIMCgZZEgQ — Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) September 27, 2018

10:05 am – Before Thursday’s testimony began, actress and activist Alyssa Milano tweets the following: “I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.”

I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. pic.twitter.com/vkJ1NYU6pt — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 27, 2018

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Justin Caruso contributed to this report.