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As Central Texas endures continuous devastation caused by flash floods, various celebrities are utilizing their platforms to raise awareness and motivate support.
On Saturday, July 5, Shakira contributed the proceeds from her concert to the Catholic Charities of San Antonio for subsequent relief efforts. Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner, Khloé Kardashian, Matthew McConaughey, and other celebrities took to social media to promote similar acts of generosity.
Following President Donald Trump’s declaration of a state of emergency for Kerr County on Sunday, July 6, the floods initiated in the early morning hours of Friday, July 4, as waters surged through Texas Hill Country, causing the Guadalupe River to rise by 26 feet within a mere 45 minutes.
As of late Sunday, over 82 individuals had lost their lives due to this severe weather incident, including at least 28 children specifically in Kerr County, where tragedy struck at a Christian summer camp resulting in a series of youth fatalities. Among the deceased from Camp Mystic was a nine-year-old cousin of Clark Hunt, one of the owners of the Kansas City Chiefs. Tavia Hunt, Clark's wife, addressed the tragic news in an Instagram Story shared on Sunday evening.
Continue scrolling to find out how celebrities are responding to the catastrophic floods in Texas.
Shakira
The artist, who took the stage at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday, expressed her support in an X post, urging her fans to contribute as well. “San Antonio, our hearts and prayers are with those impacted by the flood in Central Texas,” Shakira stated. “We are allocating a portion of this evening’s concert earnings to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are aiding families affected by the disaster.”
She added, “If you would like to join me in making a donation, please click the link below. Your support is vital and valued.”
Jennifer Garner
The actress from Yes Day called upon a higher power to aid those troubled by the floods in Texas. In a straightforward Instagram Story shared on Sunday, she wrote, “Texas… God, be near,” ending her message with a red heart emoji.
Matthew McConaughey
The actor expressed a heartfelt message of encouragement through his Instagram Story on Sunday. “At least 70 lives have been lost, many more are missing, and countless Texans are suffering – both physically and emotionally,” McConaughey noted.
He continued with, “If you have the means, please offer your assistance in whatever way you can. It’s going to be a long journey ahead, but in this moment, the shock, pain, and chaos require the calm presence of a neighbor. Texans are among the most resilient and generous people in the world.”
Khloé Kardashian
The reality television personality expressed her sorrow through an Instagram Story released on Sunday. “I can’t stop reflecting on the families in Texas and the immense suffering they are enduring at this moment,” she stated, including a broken heart emoji. “As a mother, tragedies like this affect me on a level that words can't capture. The loss of those precious, innocent children is something I cannot fully comprehend; there are simply no appropriate words for this.”
Kardashian went on to say, “My heart feels an intense pain for every parent, every family member, and every community affected. Please understand that many of us are holding you in our thoughts right now, and I am praying with all my strength for those who are still unaccounted for. Texas, we are keeping you close to our hearts.”
Katherine Schwarzenegger
The writer utilized her Instagram Stories on Sunday to share an image of the damage in Texas. She added a broken heart emoji to the image’s caption and provided a link to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, urging her followers to contribute when they are able.
Jamie Lee Curtis
The actress from The Bear took to her own Instagram Stories to express her shock over the unfolding events around her.
In reposting an image originally shared by radio host Anne Hudson, which shows a group of girls having fun at Camp Mystic, Curtis included the original caption, which stated, “This whole cabin of sweet girls and their two counselors washed away… Several bodies have been found, and several are still missing. I am praying fervently for the discovery of survivors and praying even harder for the families enduring a parent's worst nightmare.”
Miranda Lambert
The Texas-born artist urged her followers to consider the welfare of animals in light of the weekend's destruction. On Saturday, Lambert shared a video on Instagram, telling the camera, “I can’t even find the words to express the loss that everyone is experiencing.”
The singer mentioned that her charity, MuttNation, “is stepping up to help, and if you’d like to support our cause, please donate to our fundraiser.”
Hilary Duff
Posting on Instagram late on July 6 to discuss the flash floods, Duff expressed her support for her home state. “Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings. I feel consumed. Obsessed. I’m praying for even the slightest miracle — for a child to be found alive amidst this overwhelming disaster,” Duff shared. “Tears flow every time I envision one of these families receiving heartbreaking news … waiting … or entire families lost. Just gone. It’s just too much to take in.”
The singer continued, “Lovely Texas, I adore you. To everyone on the ground — I love you,” before reminiscing about her childhood camp experiences in Texas.
“I have always been — and will always remain — that girl with a spirited nature and a passionate affection for my summers spent barefoot in the Texas Hill country,” she expressed. “It leaves a mark on your spirit. It transforms who you are. It’s a place of genuine enchantment. You could never foresee such a heartbreaking conclusion. I am filled with profound, complete sorrow. Your sorrow resonates around the globe.”
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