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Her tweet drew the attention of comedian Billy Eichner.

\"Um she asked him not to make fun of disabled people and advocated for the freedom of the press and the arts,\" the star of \"Billy on the Street\" tweeted to McCain, referring to her with an expletive.

McCain, who was critical of Trump during the presidential campaign, fired back that using expletives to refer to Republicans like her \"is a great way for Hollywood to bridge the cultural divide. Enjoy your bubble.\"

\"I rather live in a bubble than live with people who don't feel a need to respect the disabled, freedom of speech & the arts!!\" Eichner shot back.

Later he took Trump to task for focusing on Streep instead of U.S. intelligence agencies and other more pressing issues.

Eichner was joined by other celebrities who praised and defended Streep's speech.

I HAVE NEVER LOVED MERYL MORE. BRAVO. WELL SAID.

— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) January 9, 2017

Is there anyone better? #Meryl

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) January 9, 2017

A true inspiration. Meryl, you beautiful soul. Thank you for using your voice to empower. #GoldenGlobes

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 9, 2017

Everything she said. Thank you #MerylStreep for you work and everything you said tonight. #empathy #GoldenGlobes

— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) January 9, 2017

MERYL STREEP

— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 9, 2017

Meryl, you give me life. #GoldenGlobes

— Gina Rodriguez (@HereIsGina) January 9, 2017

Meryl Streep giving an epic and powerful speech at the #GoldenGlobes. ????????????

— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) January 9, 2017

Other celebrities, however, were disappointed by the speech.

Roseanne Barr, who didn't endorse a candidate during the presidential election, posted a video that pointed out all the issues Streep failed to mention.

Meryl Streep Calls Out Trump at Golden Globes. Ignores Standing Rock, Cl... https://t.co/azTBB9178O via @YouTube

— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) January 9, 2017

James Woods, a Trump supporter, was also hoping for something else.

I do wish #Meryl had shared her feelings with us about her monumental acting career. I was eager to hear that and was sad to have missed it.

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 9, 2017

Woods tweeted earlier about his great respect for the acclaimed actress.

I started my career working with #MerylStreep. That experience set a standard to which I always aspired. A national treasure and fine woman.

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 9, 2017
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