Captain America, The Hulk and Deadpool devastated over US election results

HOLLYWOOD actor Chris Evans is 'devastated' that Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the race to become the 45th president of the United States.

In a Twitter posting recently, the star famous for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, described the US election results as embarrassing for the country.

"This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We've let a bully set our course. I'm devastated," he tweeted.

This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We've let a bully set our course. I'm devastated.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 9, 2016

Captain America has always been portrayed as an icon of hope — a symbol of patriotism, honour and bravery.

No more fear. Only hopeful optimism. I gonna let love be my guide. All my energy will now go towards protecting the rights of ALL Americans
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 9, 2016

Two 'superhero' actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also took their dissatisfaction of the election result to Twitter.

Mark Ruffalo, who portrayed The Hulk in Avenger films vows to fight back and urged American to lift their heads up.

You know what we do now? We finish building what we started and we FIGHT BACK! Lift your heads up brothers and sisters.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) November 9, 2016

Deadpool actor, Ryan Renolds expressed despair after learning that Trump had won.

I watched Frozen without my two year old this morning. Despair reveals itself in many forms.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 9, 2016

Trump was declared US president-elect after defeating Democrats candidate, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, a handful of other Western celebrities, also expressed disappointment over the results.

Those include Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Jamie Lee Curtis, Anna Kendrick and many more.

WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED. #LOVETRUMPSHATE
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016

Do not sit still. Do not weep. MOVE. We are not a nation that will let HATE lead us.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 9, 2016

I am in tears
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) November 9, 2016

I feel like America just sent in our tuition check for Trump University.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) November 9, 2016

People r angry. People r broke. They voted 4 change. I disagree but that is We can. ACCEPTANCE today. COURAGE, change, ACTION tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XzXtulHvHT
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) November 9, 2016

Woke up feeling like I'd had a nightmare. Then started crying again. Mantra: I am not alone, we are not alone.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) November 9, 2016