Following the announcement of former President Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election on November 6, celebrities quickly took to social media to express their thoughts.
Trump secured his return to the White House with key wins in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, ultimately gaining the 270 electoral votes necessary for victory. While MAGA supporters celebrated, many Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris's fans expressed their concerns about what another Trump presidency might mean for the United States and women's rights.
Stars from both sides of the political spectrum shared their views, including Christina Applegate, Ariana Grande, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Portnoy. Cardi B posted a candid selfie with a straightforward message: "I hate yall bad." Portnoy shared a provocative video discussing Trump's win, while others offered hopeful words for women, LGBTQ+, and transgender individuals.
In her concession speech, Harris urged her supporters, especially young voters, to maintain their resolve.
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"To everyone who is watching: Do not despair. This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves,” she stated at Howard University. “A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results. That principle, as much as any other, distinguishes democracy from monarchy or tyranny, and anyone who seeks to public trust must honor it.”
“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” she added.
Celebrity Reactions
Ariana Grande
Instagram/ @arianagrande
"Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today," Grande wrote against a black backdrop on Instagram.
Billie Eilish
Instagram/ @billieilish
The two-time Oscar-winning musician and singer simply wrote, “It's a war on women,” against a black backdrop on her Instagram Story. The artist had recently endorsed Harris while on stage at her concert in Atlanta.
Cardi B
Instagram/ @cardib
Cardi B first shared an Instagram Story with the caption, "I hate yall bad." She later posted a statement supporting Harris, whom she publicly backed. "No matter what they've said to bring you down or belittle your run for presidency they can never say you didn't run your race with honesty and with integrity!" she wrote. "You really put up a fight against all odds that were already stacked against you!"
"This may not mean much, but I am so proud of you," she added. "No one has ever made me change my mind and you did. I never thought I would see the day that a woman of color would be running for the president of the United States, but you have shown me, showed my daughters and women across the country that anything is possible."
Viola Davis
Lili Reinhart
The "Riverdale" star took to X to express her sadness and grief for the women who have previously accused Trump of sexual assault.
Laverne Cox
The transgender actress went live on Instagram to speak about the results, but encouraged her followers to stay positive and start working toward a solution. "It’s unimaginable, but this is the country we live in. A majority of Americans [wanted this]. He won popular vote and the Electoral College, it wasn’t even close. And I think that should tell us what kind of country we live in," she said. "And that spells doom for a lot of us. So, we gotta feel our feelings and then get an action plan."
Jamie Lee Curtis
The "Everything Everywhere All at Once" actress lamented about Trump's win while also accepting the results with a statement shared to social media.
Kerry Washington
"Be kind to yourself today," she added. "There is more work to do."
Jonathan van Ness
The "Queer Eye" star shared a video talking in front of a mirror, saying, “We are going to keep showing up. We are going to keep working together. We are going to be okay." "I love you," they added, pointing to the mirror. "We are going to be okay.”
Jeff Bezos
The founder of Amazon celebrated the result.
Sophia Bush
The actress and activist reposted another post about disgraced nonprofit "Get Out the Vote" president Jason Yates. "Great job giving the MAGA gang more power, America," she wrote. "Wonder how many folks are seeing this and STILL saying 'But but but at least he’s not a Black woman!' in the privacy of their homes tonight. My heart is broken."
Mark Hamill
The actor expressed his thoughts on the election results as well.
Simone Biles
The Olympic gymnast shared her own reflections on the outcome.
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