Celebs Show Love for Gabby Douglas on Twitter

Celebs and fans are drowning out the hate with the hashtag #Love4GabbyUSA.

ByABC News
August 16, 2016, 11:10 AM

— -- Gabby Douglas has faced more scrutiny than most this Olympic Games.

But just as social media can tear someone down, it can pick them right back up.

Now, some of USA's most powerful women are rallying behind the gold medal gymnast by showing their support for Douglas via Twitter. Celebs and fans alike are drowning out the hate with the hashtag #Love4GabbyUSA.

Chelsea Clinton, Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes and Olympic enthusiast Leslie Jones are among the many that have tweeted words of encouragement at Douglas.

Douglas has faced intense criticism since the games began. Social media users have slammed the gymnast for her facial expressions, not placing her hand on her heart during the national anthem, and even her hair.

Here's a look at some of the love now being sent Douglas' way:

Douglas, grateful for the support, tweeted back at Jones.

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