The explosions at the Boston Marathon have so far left at three dead and more than 100 injured.
Last night, Boston native
"I really didn't even want to come tonight. I hadn't really heard much - I spoke to my mom, and most of my family seems to be OK," said Wahlberg. "It's such a big event, there's so many
"You try to put everything in God's hands and whatever happens here is out of our control and there's a bigger picture," he added. "But it's still obviously upsetting."
Ben Affleck, who also grew up in the area, reacted on Facebook.
"Such a senseless and tragic day. My family and I send our love to our beloved and resilient Boston."
In the wake of the bombing, other
Here's what those from the Boston area had to say:
thoughts and prayers are with everybody in boston. heartbreaking...
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 15, 2013
That's what I'm proud of tonight.in desperate times we see true humanity..there's more good than evil out there. #pray4boston
— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) April 16, 2013
My heart and my prayers are in Boston and with everyone affected by this nightmare of an incident.
— John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski) April 15, 2013
My heart aches for my hometown.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) April 15, 2013
My love and support to the many worthy Boston area hospitals who are helping the wounded, St. E's, Mass General, Beth Israel and many more.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) April 16, 2013
Dane Cook posted the following Instagram about his hometown:
"Goodnight Boston. The world is watching. You will become stronger from this. I'm proud to have started my life and career there. You've given me so much. I will return the favor. #Resilience #Boston."
Many started using the hashtag #PrayForBoston
My thoughts, prayers and heart is with Boston.Horrible day.
— Jon Bernthal (@jonnybernthal) April 15, 2013
Heartbreaking. #PRAY4BOSTON instagram.com/p/YJHc0TBM0D/
— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the city of Boston and all of those affected by this terrible incident.
— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) April 15, 2013
"All Americans stand with the people of Boston" indeed we do Mr. President.
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 15, 2013
All my thoughts are with #Boston.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) April 15, 2013
So sad to hear about the terrible tragedy in Boston. My thoughts go out to the victims and their families.
— Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar) April 15, 2013
Sending peace & many blessings to Boston ???
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 15, 2013
"...And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there." #Boston
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) April 15, 2013
I just heard about Boston. My prayers are with you, and am deeply saddened, god bless everyone
— Kate Walsh (@katewalsh) April 15, 2013
Praying for Boston.
— Chris Brown(@chrisbrown) April 15, 2013
#Boston prayers are with you
— Kaley Cuoco (@KaleyCuoco) April 15, 2013
I'm so shocked to hear about the bombings at the #BostonMarathon #prayforboston
— Sarah Hyland(@Sarah_Hyland) April 15, 2013
My heart is breaking for everyone effected or injured in the explosion at the Boston Marathon. God bless you all! My prayers are with you!
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) April 15, 2013
Ellen sent out a message to those in Boston on her show:
Sending love to Boston. ellen.tv/Yr435z
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 16, 2013
So sad I am at loss for words. My heart goes out to everyone in Boston.#PrayForBoston
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 16, 2013
RT @donnabrazile: Prayers for all the victims of the explosion at the finish line. #bostonmarathon
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) April 15, 2013
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) April 15, 2013
Some gave advice on how to help:
If you were filming / taking pix around that Boston area please make sure you bring any footage to investigators.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) April 15, 2013
Local Red Cross if you're looking to help. RedCrossBlood.org/MA
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) April 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers for the people in Boston.Please donate if you can, RedCrossBlood.org/MA
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) April 15, 2013
Our hearts go out to those affected by today's tragedy in Boston.Here's how you can help: bit.ly/14rcyFyPls RT (via @takepart)
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) April 16, 2013
Still others made a call to action:
We must change the laws of our land and seek fair but rapid trials for the perpetrators of terrorist acts (Boston) with harsh punishment!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 15, 2013
And, then there was Obama:
"All Americans stand with the people of Boston." —President Obama
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 15, 2013