Beyonce Formation Celebrity Reactions

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By now, you've probably watched Beyoncé's "Formation" video at least 10 times and are hashtagging every Facebook post with #HotSauceInMyBagSwag. Once again, she's changed the game with a surprise drop. Queen Bey's new video has managed to spark discussions about activism, art, and celebrating Blackness. And it's got all of her fans — especially celebrities — freaking out and ready to get in #Formation. Some celebrities couldn't help but tweet out lyrics:

?? take his ass to Red Lobster
— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) February 6, 2016

I get so reckless when I wear my givenchy dress......
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 7, 2016

Sophia Bush gave us some throwback realness to celebrate:

The new @beyonce? Yup. On it. pic.twitter.com/Tu1GIdsGrS #formation
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) February 6, 2016

Solange was there for her sister with some Knowles family love:

Y'all gonna learn bout dem children of Celestine & Mathew, lol.
Slay sis, slay✊?
And Slay niece, slay ??
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) February 6, 2016

Zendaya said it all with one word:

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Yooonnncceeeeeee......
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) February 6, 2016

Rowan Blanchard knows that Bey is a "Black Bill Gates in the making":

I did not deserve this today #Formation
— Rowan Blanchard (@rowblanchard) February 7, 2016

"I just may be a black Bill Gates in the making" pic.twitter.com/0T0GAZiMay
— Rowan Blanchard (@rowblanchard) February 7, 2016

Laverne Cox and Gabrielle Union were all of us:

Getting myself together after watching the new @Beyonce video #Formation #ISlay. #YASGAWD #Beyhive #throwback #DC3 braids
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) February 6, 2016

Beyonce! Beyonce! Beyonce! #redlobster #hotsauce #blackbillgates #Formation EVERYTHING!
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 6, 2016

John Legend had to meme it:

When you realize your dad took your mom to red lobster every week pic.twitter.com/Re7PPLmbvI
— John Legend (@johnlegend) February 6, 2016

Southwest Airlines had to get in on the "Formation" fun:

Got hot sauce in your bag?

Checked: #SWAg
Carryon: 3.4 ounces or less.#Formation https://t.co/BMp35uLp0F
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2016

Red Lobster was ready:

"Cheddar Bey Biscuits" has a nice ring to it, don't you think? #Formation @Beyonce pic.twitter.com/QzgVtYAKNo
— Red Lobster (@redlobster) February 7, 2016

Uzo Aduba was all about the unapologetic Blackness:

"I like my Negro nose with Jackson 5 nostrils." #ISlay #Formation
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) February 6, 2016

Beyoncé made Chance feel good about himself:

Beyonce just made me so proud of my nose. ?? #Formation
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) February 6, 2016

Mindy Kaling tweeted the Beyoncé appreciation trifecta, including lyrics, love, and #HotSauceInHerBagSwag:

When a new @Beyonce video drops you want @cschleichsrun to have your number
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 7, 2016

? You know you the bitch you cause all this conversation ?
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 6, 2016

I GOT HOT SAUCE IN MY BAG
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 6, 2016

But mostly, people were ready to put hot sauce in their bags:

I am just yelling "I GOT HOT SAUCE IN MY BAG" in everyone's face sorry I can't help myself
— Leslie Grossman (@MissLeslieG) February 7, 2016

I have hot sauce in my bag! #Formation
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) February 7, 2016

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