On April 26, TV legend Bill Cosby was found guilty and charged with three counts of aggravated indecent assault against one woman, Andrea Constand, 45. The victim claimed that Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in his home in January 2004. After a retrial and several accusers coming forward, the nail in the coffin finally dropped. The comedian is now facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each count and the possibility of fines up to $25,000 for each count. Keep reading to see how celebrities are reacting to the shocking news…
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"In a fitting end to Sexual Assault Awareness month, Bill Cosby was found guilty today. Thinking of all the women he traumatized over the past 50 years. As a survivor myself, I know that pain never fully goes away. But I hope that his victims finally feel some semblance of peace." –Padma Lakshmi
"So many years have been packed into this week. No more please, brain hurts." —Chrissy Teigen
"Wishing Bill Cosby a long life!" –Joshua Malina
"Bill Cosby found guilty on all 3 counts of aggravated indecent assault." –Lester Holt
"Bill Just Need to tell the Grim Reaper Check Please." –Charlamagne tha God
"Guilty" –Rosanna Arquette
"Bill Cosby GUILTY on all 3 counts. THANK YOU Montgomery County prosecutors and police.Andrea Constand.Janice Dickinson.All the women who testified.All 60 who have spoken out about Cosby.All who have supported them.The day has come. Justice delayed, but justice delivered." –Lisa Bloom
"I hope Eddie Murphy reaches out and scolds him for using "blue" words in his set." —Dax Shepard
"Hallelujah. It's about damn time. #FinallyHimToo And I hope Stormy wins and all the other women break those NDA's so all of these bastards fall down." –Terry McMillan
"#BillCosby guilty & facing spending the rest of his natural life behind bars- that is IF convictions can withstand certain appeal based on trail judge's allowance of five additional alleged victims testimony to buttress the complaining witness." –Geraldo Rivera
"Finally some justice for Bill Cosby's victims. May they find a little #peace today. #guilty" —Elizabeth Banks
"Most of these youngins out here don't even know who HeathCliff Huxtable was.. Bill Cosby had one of the best shows of all time." –Kyle Kuzma
"I wonder how long it's going to take Trump to announce he's going to pardon Bill Cosby." —Chelsea Handler
"The state of America is this- Even with dozens of accusers we were all afraid Bill Cosby would walk." –Patricia Arquette
"More importantly, I haven't forgotten about the many women you assaulted and silenced with your power. Good riddance!!!" –Larry Wilmore
"GUILLLLTTTYYYYYYYY" —Kathy Griffin
"Justice." –Caroline Manzo
"Bill Cosby going down epic. Finally a conviction. Finally justice." –Tina Brown
"ACCOUNTABILITY. This is the only way things will change." –Terry Crews
"Unbelievably amazing news!!!!!" –Mira Sorvino
"You're next, Harvey. We're coming for you. All of you. #TimesUp" –Amber Tamblyn
"Cosby is guilty. I'm sorry if you loved a lie. His victims can now exhale. Thank you judge and jury. Thank you society for waking up." –Rose McGowan
"Just because you're rich and powerful doesn't mean another person's body is automatically available for sex. Consent must be given. #BillCosby" —Jessica Chastain
"Funny how the frail Bill Cosby who wobbled into the courthouse today was hauling ass out after his guilty plea like his ass was en fuego." –Paula Pell
"***BREAKING*** Cosby found GUILTY of Sexual Assault; will face up to 30 YEARS in prison…" –Sean Hannity
"It's a bad week to be an old man who terrorized women for decades! But not as bad a week as it is to be a woman literally all of the other weeks! #GoldenStateKiller #BillCosby" –Allison Tolman
"With Bill Cosby's guilty verdict I hope these women find some peace and that all those who have not been able to find justice in other instances with other men have hope that they too will be heard. Zero tolerance of sexual harassment. #TimesUp" –Susan Sarandon
"I took down the picture of Bill Cosby because I didn't want to see his face on my timeline." –Andie MacDowell
"The Cosby conviction is a resonant reminder that power and influence come with significant responsibility, and must never, ever be abused in an evolved society. Hopefully this is only the first step forward." –Seth MacFarlane
"Heard a man on tv reminiscing about the Cosby of old, & expressing bewilderment over the duality of such a revered paternal figure also being a predator & rapist. Yep. You're starting to get the point, buddy." –Andy Richter
"In our culture women are speaking out more & more, but the Cosby trial reminds us that male advocacy is still vital. @hannibalburess spoke truth to the disgrace of Cosby's behavior & that perspective mattered." –Ana Gasteyer
"Cosby. Guilty! On all charges!" —Jenny McCarthy
"guilty #guilty." –Rosie O'Donnell
"JUSTICE! FINALLY! #TimesUp" –Debra Messing
"To the survivors of his abuse, and to all survivors –whether you receive justice swiftly or many years down the road, know that we see you, we hear you, and we believe you. You matter and what happened to you matters." –Mariska Hargitay
"Thank you to the survivors. I know reliving these nightmares is debilitating. But you've made the world a little easier for future generations in holding this monster accountable. And as a mother, I appreciate that so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. #MeToo" —Alyssa Milano
"I hope Cosby's victims feel there was some justice done today. What he did was unforgivable. I wonder if he will show any remorse at sentencing and if his other victims will get a chance to speak." –Judd Apatow
"America loved Bill Cosby. Nobody ever loved Harvey Weinstein. Thank you to all the courageous women who came forward and changed the world. #TruthPrevails –Asia Argento
"Omg. This made me cry." –Tarana Burke
"Remember when Cosby lectured other comedians not to curse? " –Jake Tapper