Tom Cruise among other celebs encouraging Philippines response

Celebs react to Philippines disaster

Celebrities including Tom Cruise, Elijah Wood, Keri Hilson and Rihanna have called for action after typhoon Haiyan flattened towns across the Philippines killing an estimated 10,000 people.

The typhoon's sheer strength and winds of up to 195mph destroyed buildings, tore trees, threw cars, and flattened entire neighbourhoods. Due to the massive size of the storm, the entire country was blanketed with strong winds, with some areas bearing the full brunt of the storm with gusts in excess of 230mph.

Back in 2010 the entertainment industry came together to raise money for Haiti, which was devastated by an earthquake leaving millions homeless. It is currently estimated that over 4 million people have been affected by the typhoon in the Philippines.

Celebrity reactions to the Philippines disaster

TeamTC sends our thoughts and support to the people of the Philippines suffering through Typhoon Haiyan @RedCross: http://t.co/O0NvwQL8Pm

— TomCruise.com (@TomCruise) November 8, 2013

PLEASE HELP > RT @philredcross URGENT: 200 volunteers needed now! Tweet @justcallmelloyd @lynvgarcia . Sign up here, http://t.co/oTihlEmEbJ

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 9, 2013

Children & families are in need of immediate aid in the Philippines Please donate. Answer their urgent cries for help http://t.co/vWARwEuvKm

— Laura Vandervoort (@Vandiekins22) November 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Philippines.

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 10, 2013

Terrible. My heart goes out to everyone there. "@cnnbrk: 'Worse than hell' in typhoon-ravaged Philippines. http://t.co/rEaoIPt5AM"

— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) November 10, 2013

Navy please keep the people of The Philippines in your prayers!!! I was just there and this truly breaks my heart!!!

— Rihanna (@rihanna) November 9, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the #Phillipines. "No food. No water. Houses and buildings torn to pieces.... http://t.co/A4K8VCjhw5

— Aaron Sanchez (@AaronMSanchez) November 10, 2013

Red Cross Philippines http://t.co/U0D6zm8tbf #donate #pray #philippines

— Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) November 10, 2013

Sending good thoughts and love to everyone in The Philippines and Vietnam.

— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) November 10, 2013

PLEASE RT: Millions of families in the Philippines need your help now. Donate to @WFP food relief http://t.co/bRGaKQS3en @WFPUSA #Haiyan

— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) November 10, 2013

CNN reports the Philippines typhoon death toll could possibly end up in 10,000's. May our prayers be with the Philippines...

— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) November 10, 2013

Tragedy has struck the Philippines...go to @philredcross or http://t.co/sTHooUiBG6 to learn more and donate. Every bit is going to help!

— Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) November 10, 2013

You can donate to the Philippines relief effort via the red cross here.