On the 20th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Woman’s World has compiled a list of five celebrities who have personal stories of close calls and heartbreak from that fateful day.
Actor Mark Wahlberg narrowly missed being on one of the planes that were hijacked on 9/11. He was originally booked on Flight 11 but decided to change his plans at the last minute, possibly saving his life.
Actress Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was in New York City on 9/11 and witnessed the terror attacks firsthand. She was staying at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel just blocks away from the World Trade Center and felt the impact of the planes hitting the buildings.
Singer Mariah Carey was also in New York City on 9/11 and has spoken about how the events of that day deeply affected her. She released a song called “Through the Rain” as a tribute to the victims and survivors of the attacks.
Actor Steve Buscemi, who was a New York City firefighter before his acting career took off, returned to his roots on 9/11. He worked alongside his former colleagues at Ground Zero, helping with the rescue and recovery efforts.
Actress Ellen DeGeneres, who was hosting her talk show at the time, has shared her emotional reaction to the events of 9/11. She dedicated an entire episode of her show to honoring the victims and paying tribute to the heroes of that day.
These celebrities’ personal stories serve as reminders of the impact that 9/11 had on individuals around the world and the importance of remembering and honoring those who lost their lives on that tragic day.
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