Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Tragedy: Katie Holmes, Harry Styles and More Stars Tweet Messages of Support

Death toll is feared to be in the thousands following Friday's horrific storm

By Rebecca Macatee Nov 12, 2013 5:29 PMTags
Philippines Typhoon, Katie Holmes, Harry StylesPHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images; Richard Young/Rex/Startraksphoto.com; JDH Imagez / Splash News

Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on Friday, Nov. 8, but the extent of the damage is only now beginning to fully come to light.

Philippine officials estimate that the death toll from the terrible storm is in the thousands. And as the Southeast Asian nation struggles to cope with the damage, its leaders are asking for friends from abroad to come to the country's aid.

No amount of star power can undo any of the storm's tragic results, but celebs are doing their part to encourage others to support the Philippines is what is sure to be a long recovery. Here are some of their well-wishes.

Katie Holmes: My heart goes out to everyone in the Philippines.

Harry Styles: Millions in the Philippines need clean water & shelter now.  @oxfamgb is there: donate to their #Haiyan appeal! http://bit.ly/1gCHyaB

Charlize Theron: Join me and support relief & recovery in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan where 9.5 million R affected http://bit.ly/1iZMLG9  #reachout

Ewan McGregor: Support UNICEF's emergency relief efforts for kids in the #Philippines . How to help: http://uncf.us/1iS7EDh  #Haiyan

Rashida Jones: If ur looking to help, @theIRC  responds to devastating Typhoon #Haiyan. Text REBUILD to 25383 to donate $10. Terms: http://mgive.org/t\

Morena Baccarin: @theIRC  responds to devastating Typhoon #Haiyan. Text REBUILD to 25383 to donate $10. Terms: http://say.ly/gNC7cBi 

Julie Bowen: Children & families in the #Philippines are on my mind. Please support UNICEF's emergency relief efforts!: http://uncf.us/1iS7EDh  #Haiyan 

Sophia Bush: Hey good humans! Text AID to 27722 to make a $10 donation to the @WFP- World Food Program for the victims of #Haiyan in the #Philippines

Sarah Paulson: How To Help Typhoon Haiyan Survivors http://huff.to/1dUJRlK  via @HuffPostImpact

Josh Duhamel: Send hope to those in the Philippines and stay informed @philredcross #redcross

Rob Riggle: Humanitarian needs in the #Philippines  will be massive. Text RELIEF to 864233 to donate $10 to @UNICEF  or visit http://www.supportunicef.org

Rihanna: Navy, please keep the people of the Philippines in your prayers! I was just there, this truly breaks my heart.

Kevin Bacon: Please help: join me to support Typhoon #Haiyan relief bit.ly/11WoTx2

Olivia Munn: My thoughts are with everyone in the Philippines right now. I hope loved ones are able to find each other.

Jared Leto: Terrible. My heart goes out to everyone there. "@cnnbrk: 'Worse than hell' in typhoon-ravaged Philippines. http://cnn.it/17VSU4X "

Christina Aguilera: Let's help families hit by typhoon #haiyan . My friends @WFP  are on the ground. Help here http://wfp.org/typhoon . Thank you! XoXtina

Kristin Chenoweth: Help those with loved ones in the Philippines get critical updates. Follow @philredcross #redcross

If you'd like to donate to Typhoon Haiyan relief, visit UNICEF.org and Philippine Red Cross (Redcross.org.ph/).