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Kirstie Alley slammed by Patricia Arquette, Judd Apatow and other celebrities after publicly supporting Donald Trump

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KIRSTIE Alley was slammed by celebrities like Judd Apatow and Patricia Arquette after the Cheers actress publicly supported President Donald Trump.

It all kicked off after took to to let her followers and everyone else know her stance on the upcoming election.

Kirstie Alley was slammed by fellow celebrities after openly supporting President Donald Trump
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Kirstie Alley was slammed by fellow celebrities after openly supporting President Donald TrumpCredit: Getty Images - Getty
'He gets things done quickly,' the actress wrote as to why she's voting for Donald again
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'He gets things done quickly,' the actress wrote as to why she's voting for Donald againCredit: Twitter

She wrote: “I’m voting for @realDonaldTrump because he’s NOT a politician. I voted for him 4 years ago for this reason and shall vote for him again for this reason.

“He gets things done quickly and he will turn the economy around quickly."

Many fans fired back at the 69-year-old soon after, however, some celebrities also let Kirstie know how her tweet made them feel.

However, notable faces came after Kirstie for her tweet
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However, notable faces came after Kirstie for her tweetCredit: Twitter
'[sic] Shelley Long was way funnier than you,' Judd Apatow wrote, referring to the actress Kirstie replaced on Cheers
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'[sic] Shelley Long was way funnier than you,' Judd Apatow wrote, referring to the actress Kirstie replaced on CheersCredit: Alamy

Comedy writer and director Judd decided to reference actress Shelley Long, who played Diane Chambers on Cheers for five seasons before leaving the show and being replaced by Kirstie.

Judd wrote: “[sic] Shelly Long was way funnier than you."

Fellow actress Patricia also chimed in with: “Well my vote for Biden canceled yours out. I have done my civic duty of the day.”

Patricia Arquette also responded to Kirstie's controversial tweet
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Patricia Arquette also responded to Kirstie's controversial tweetCredit: Getty Images - Getty
'My vote for Biden canceled yours out,' Patricia wrote
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'My vote for Biden canceled yours out,' Patricia wroteCredit: Twitter

The responses got harsher as Natasha Rothwell comedian responded: “Kirstie Alley’s tweet screamed ‘I can’t read! I don’t watch the news! Black Lives Don’t Matter! My body, your choice! and Pussies wear masks! And sexuality is a preference!'

“But all I can think about is how 87% of the people on here will have to google who she is.”

The Look Who's Talking star would later tweet: "Don’t think I’ve ever seen so much name-calling in my life. Definitely not on my site here anyway.

Kirstie would respond to the criticism by calling them 'nasty people,' and then telling voters to 'stick to your guns'
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Kirstie would respond to the criticism by calling them 'nasty people,' and then telling voters to 'stick to your guns'Credit: Getty - Contributor
Kirstie voted for Donald in the 2016 election
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Kirstie voted for Donald in the 2016 electionCredit: AFP or licensors

"I guess I’m not allowed to have a viewpoint without being called a really nasty names by what I’m going to suppose are really nasty people."

She would then write: "Stick to your guns. Not always easy to be under fire but always easier than going against your own integrity. 

"JUST REMEMBER: if it takes thousands to try & bring u down, you must be one powerful Mfer Love wins."

Television writer Danny Zuker would respond: "Breaking: Shelley Long Quitting is no longer dumbest decision made by Cheers actor."

Kirstie, who endorsed four years ago, has also showcased her disagreements with Democratic nominee , and the former vice president's running mate, Sen. .

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