A Look at the Kamala Harris Endorsements: Who's Backing Her in the Upcoming Presidential Election?

Just hours after President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 presidential race, endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris started pouring in. The current vice president and former California senator has garnered support from a mix of political figures and celebrities, giving her a significant advantage in the upcoming election.

One of the most notable endorsements comes from Taylor Swift, who voiced her support for Harris following the presidential debate on September 10.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift posted on Instagram, alongside a photo of herself cuddling her cat, Benjamin Button. “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make.” She humorously signed the post, “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady,” referencing JD Vance’s comments about Harris that gained traction when she became the presumptive nominee.

Many celebrities have expressed their reasons for supporting Harris, highlighting her accomplishments as a key member of the Biden administration. Others have simply emphasized her as the best candidate for the job. There's palpable excitement around the prospect of a woman—and a woman of color—holding the presidency.

Here are some of the prominent endorsements Kamala Harris has received so far:

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The musician publicly supported Vice President Kamala Harris on October 27, after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made an offensive joke about Puerto Rico during a Trump rally in New York. Bad Bunny shared a video with his 45 million Instagram followers that featured Harris stating, “There’s so much at stake in this election for Puerto Rican voters and for Puerto Rico.”

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Following Hinchcliffe's inappropriate joke, several stars, including Jennifer Lopez, expressed support for the Harris-Walz ticket. On X.com, she simply posted, “🇵🇷🗳️✔️👏”—using the Puerto Rican flag, voting symbol, check mark, and clap emojis.

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Swift made her endorsement known through an Instagram post after the presidential debate, subtly critiquing Trump’s presidency as “chaos.” She also referenced JD Vance’s “childless cat lady” comments while sharing her reasons for voting for Harris-Walz, including Walz’s commitment to reproductive rights.

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Barbara Pierce Bush, daughter of former President George W. Bush and granddaughter of former president George H.W. Bush, spoke out in support of Kamala Harris during her campaign in Pennsylvania. “It was inspiring to join friends and meet voters with the Harris-Walz campaign in Pennsylvania this weekend,” she shared with People on October 29. “I’m hopeful they’ll move our country forward and protect women’s rights.”

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Beyoncé initially supported Harris by allowing her song “Freedom” to be used during the campaign. On October 25, she formally endorsed Harris during a rally in Houston, stating, “I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother... A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in.” She emphasized the importance of voting and unity in her speech.

After Hinchcliffe’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico, Martin expressed his support for the Harris-Walz ticket on Instagram, writing, “This is what they think of us. Vote for @kamalaharris.”

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The Grammy-winning duo posted a video on National Voter Registration Day, urging followers to vote and sharing their reasons for supporting Harris-Walz, particularly concerning access to reproductive care and concerns about “extremists” threatening democracy.

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On July 26, the Harris campaign released a video capturing the moment former president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama called to offer their support. Barack said, “We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office.” Michelle added, “It’s time for us to rally around you, your candidacy. This is not on you, it’s not just on you and Doug. It’s on all of us… So, let’s all roll up our sleeves and make it happen.”

The couple issued a joint statement thanking Biden and endorsing Harris in return.

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JFK’s grandson and Vogue political correspondent, Schlossberg, who gained popularity on TikTok, spoke out in support of Harris.

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After publishing a controversial op-ed urging President Biden to withdraw from the race, Clooney fully endorsed Harris. In a statement to CNN, he remarked, “President Biden has shown what true leadership is. He’s saving democracy once again. We’re all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest.”

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Upon announcing his decision not to run for reelection, Biden effectively passed the torch to his vice president.

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Grande shared President Biden’s post endorsing Harris along with a link to register to vote.

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The British pop star expressed her support for Harris, calling her a “brat.”

“Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States,” Ocasio-Cortez declared.

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The actor joined his Scandal co-star Kerry Washington at the Democratic National Convention, indicating his support for Harris.

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“I’m with her. Let’s go!” Washington posted.

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She shared a fancam of Harris set to her song “Woman’s World.”