Amy Schumer and Michael Douglas mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Amy Schumer and Michael Douglas were among the celebrities who wore orange in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Wear Orange was founded after the death of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who was shot to death in a Chicago playground in 2013 – just a week after she took part in President Obama’s inaugural parade.

Shortly after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters in the forest wear to protect themselves and others. Wear Orange is now observed in June every year Wear Orange website.

‘Wear Orange started on June 2, 2015, which would have been Hadiya’s 18th birthday. Since then, Wear Orange has expanded to three days a year: National Gun Violence Awareness Day (the first Friday in June) and Wear Orange Weekend (the corresponding weekend).’

Schumer, 42, wore an orange shirt to honor three victims of gun violence, including two who died at a screening of her 2015 film Trainwreck.

“I wear orange today in memory of Jillian Johnson, Mayci Breaux and Ana Grace Marquez-Green,” she posted on her Instagram Stories, along with a photo of her in the shirt.

Johnson and Mayci were killed in a 2015 shooting at the Lafeyette theater in Louisiana, while Marquez-Green was one of the children killed in Sandy Hook in 2012.

Michael Douglas also donned a “Wear Orange” shirt and posted a video urging fans to wear the color.

‘Listen! Today, June 2, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. I know, every day should be Gun Violence Awareness Day. It’s June 2, so make sure #WearOrange! We have a terrible situation there, it’s getting worse. June 2, National Gun Violence Awareness Day! This is brought to you by @Everytown for Gun Safety!’ he captioned the video.

Demi Moore shared an orange-colored selfie as she recognized the day on social media: “On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, #WearOrange to honor victims, survivors and all who have experienced gun violence.

“Days like today help organizations like @everytown and @momsdemand, who tirelessly fight for better gun safety, raise awareness, but this battle continues. Learn more about how to take action at WearOrange.org.”

Julianne Moore also honored Hadiya when she joined the day with a selfie.

“Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Wearing orange for #hadiyapendleton who would have turned 26 today, just 6 months older than my oldest child.

‘We have a terrible situation there’: Michael Douglas also wore a ‘Wear Orange’ shirt and a video urging fans to wear the color too

Awareness raising: Demi Moore posted an orange colored selfie

‘Only 6 months older than my oldest child’: Julianne Moore paid tribute to Hadiya Pendleton as she took part in the day

‘Thoughts and prayers are not enough’: Lily Collins wore an orange sweater in a selfie she posted on her account

“I wear orange for the 120 Americans killed by guns every day. I wear orange for the families and loved ones living with such a terrible loss. We don’t have to live like this. Text 644-33 to find an orange clothing event near you this weekend. @everytown @momsdemand @studentsdemand #wearorange.’

Lily Collins wore an orange sweater in a selfie she posted to her account.

Today I wear #WearOrange to honor those whose lives have been lost or forever affected by gun violence. Thoughts and prayers are not enough – have never been enough.

#WearOrange was created in 2015 to honor the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a high school student who was murdered on a Chicago playground. Her friends decided to commemorate her life by wearing orange, the color hunters in the forest wear to protect themselves and others. ⁣

“I #WearOrange in memory of her and in memory of every life lost to senseless gun violence. Visit @everytown @momsdemand or WearOrange.org to learn more about how you can support the ongoing struggle, today and every day…’

Jimmy Kimmel, Bette Midler and Laura Dern were also among the other big names participating in wearing orange.