Several members of Hollywood and the music industry have pledged their support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Celebrities from Charli XCX to Barbra Streisand to Sheryl Lee Ralph and Kerry Washington shared their endorsements on social media after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election on Sunday.
After Harris's tracks on Charli XCX's album Naughty The song went viral over the weekend, with the singer writing on X, “Kamala is a bad girl” on X. Harris' X account then followed Charli on the platform.
For her part, Barbra Streisand expressed her “love” for Biden, before adding that Harris “will continue Joe Biden's work and will be a great president.” She added: “Trump is a pathological liar who lies as easily as he breathes. He wants to take away women's rights and destroy our great democracy.”
Cardi B She shared her excitement on X. She said she always thought Harris “was supposed to be the 2024 nominee.” She wrote, “Stop playing with me!!” Lil Nas X simply wrote, “Shut up baby bro @KamalaHarris!”
Actress Viola Davis reposted Harris’ announcement on Instagram, writing, “I’m with her!” She also shared a video of a little girl giving a sweet speech while dressed as the vice president. On the X show, Washington thanked Biden for doing “a brave and bold thing” in stepping down and for years of “selfless leadership.”
“Make no mistake. Our fight right now is exactly the same. We must do everything we can to prevent another Trump presidency and an authoritarian government,” the actress wrote. “Kamala Harris can and will win! I believe in her and I believe in us. Let’s go!”
Longtime Democratic supporter Robert De Niro also thanked Biden for “stepping aside to make way for another Democrat to become president,” while Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who starred in the Emmy-winning HBO series, said, “You’ve done a very good job.” vice presidentHe praised the president for his decision.
Gray's Anatomy Creator Shonda Rhimes shared photos of herself with Harris and wrote in an Instagram caption: “I stood behind her in 2016 when she ran for Senate, I stood behind her when she ran for Vice President and I still stand behind her today.”
Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles shared a photo of herself with the vice president on Instagram, writing: “New, youthful, sharp energy!!!! You asked for it and our President Biden did what was best for the country! Putting personal ego, power, and fame aside.”
“Go Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Let's go,” Knowles added, as Harris broke out to the tune of Beyoncé's “Freedom” during her first speech since announcing her candidacy.
Actor Josh Gad thanked Joe Biden, posting a photo on Instagram with the president and calling him an “American hero,” before offering his full support for Harris.
“Sending all my support and love and pledging to do everything in my power to elect @kamalaharris so my girls can see that a woman in the United States can be the leader of the free world for the first time in 235 years,” Judd wrote. “After all, the other man in the race is far too old to hold office.”
In another photo with the vice president, Sheryl Lee Ralph added the caption, “When you win, we win!”
Oscar-winning director Spike Lee also took to the platform, writing: “Once again sister comes to the rescue.”
Mark Hamill Written in a post on X “President Biden has a record of accomplishment unmatched by any president in our lifetimes. He has restored honesty, dignity and integrity to the office after 4 years of lies, crime, scandal and chaos. Thank you for your service, Mr. President.” He then encouraged his followers to vote for Harris, writing that she will “Honoring him and enhancing his legacy.”
Jamie Lee Curtis also posted on X endorsing Harris. “She is trusted, tested, and a fierce advocate for women’s rights and people of color, and her message is one of hope and unity for America in a time of great national division,” Curtis wrote.
Mark Ruffalo shared Biden’s announcement, telling fellow Democrats, “Now we have our orders and our time to run.” He reposted a video of Harris on X, writing, “Trump is too old and of terrible character to be president. He can’t be trusted or relied upon and is always sleeping on the job. We need a young president who is not a convicted felon to be president.”
Yvette Nicole Brown participated a A series of posts about She took to social media to announce her support for Harris. “I'm sure it goes without saying but I stand fully with (and by 😜) my amazing sister Kamala Harris! You have my full endorsement for President of the United States!” she wrote alongside a photo of herself with the vice president.
Many Hollywood Democrats have been publicly quiet about the 2024 election, hesitant to support Biden’s reelection bid. While there hasn’t been much excitement around his candidacy, some industry players have still supported the incumbent president’s campaign; they’ve emphasized the importance of voting for the Biden administration and rallying around the issues he supports. But after the disastrous first presidential debate on June 27, many in the industry have begun to voice concerns about the possibility of Trump defeating Biden in November.
Even Biden’s biggest donors and longtime supporters have spoken out against him. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings was one of the first major donors to speak out, saying The New York Times On July 3, “Biden needs to step aside to allow a strong Democratic leader to defeat Trump and keep us safe and prosperous.” Then on July 10, George Clooney published an op-ed in the New York Times. The New York Times Calling on Biden to cancel his presidential campaign.
This story was updated on July 22 at 9:25 p.m. ET to include Charli XCX, Kerry Washington, Little Nas X, Cardi B, and several new celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris.
