Celebrities have expressed their sadness and annoyance over Donald Trump’s reelection as US president in waves, with many going to social media to respond.
Given that Kamala Harris had garnered a sizable following in Hollywood, many were taken aback by Trump’s triumph over her on Tuesday.
Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Springsteen, Julia Roberts, and other A-list celebrities contributed their star power to her campaign, energizing voters and amplifying her message.
Trump’s reelection swiftly sent shockwaves across the entertainment sector, with many famous figures, artists, and actresses expressing their displeasure.
Adam McKay, the filmmaker of Don’t Look Up, was angry at the Democratic party’s handling of the past year.
Who would have thought that lying about Biden’s mental health for two years, refusing to hold an open convention for a new nominee, ignoring public healthcare, and supporting fracking, the Cheneys, and a year-long massacre of children in Gaza wouldn’t be a successful tactic? he wrote. He went on to say: “It’s time to leave the Democratic Party.”
Cardi B, a rapper who performed at a Harris event, posted a video of herself watching the results on Instagram with the message, “I hate y’all bad.” In response to a question about whether she would attend Trump’s inauguration on Instagram Live, she stated: “I’m tired of you! Motherfucker, burn your goddamn caps. I’m feeling very depressed. I swear on my life that I’m depressed.
In a long Instagram post, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis said minority groups will now be more fearful and that it would be “a return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian time.”
She remarked, “But in reality, it means that we get up and fight.” “Take it one day at a time and fight against tyranny for women, our children, and their futures. The battle one at a time. Each protest in turn. That is the American way of life.
Actor John Cusack, a longtime internet political voice, wrote: “It is an indication of deep nihilism that the nation would chose to ruin itself by electing a Nazi and a convicted felon rapist. To put it lightly.
Christina Applegate, star of Married and Dead to Me, expressed her displeasure with the impact the outcome will have on women.
She wrote, “My child is crying because people might take away her rights as a woman.” “Why?” Additionally, if you disagree, kindly unfollow me. Her views were echoed by Billie Eilish, who described it as “a war on women” in her Instagram story.
“I’m holding the hand of everyone who is feeling the incalculable weight of this outcome today,” Ariana Grande stated in an Instagram story.
Actor Wendell Pierce of The Wire praised Harris for carrying out “a great campaign” but cautioned about what may now occur under Trump.
There are repercussions from elections, he wrote. There will be a generational shift at the Supreme Court. There will never be another reasonable court in my lifetime. He also attacked Trump’s “xenophobia, misogyny, and racism.”
Harris’ “bravery” and “loving America’s promise” were also praised by Oscar winner Viola Davis. “I am and always will be proud,” she continued.
The following is what author Stephen King shared: “Many stores that sell lovely but delicate goods have signs that read, ‘LOVELY TO LOOK AT, DELIGHTFUL TO HOLD, BUT ONCE YOU BREAK IT, THEN IT’S SOLD”. This is also true of democracy.
Moon director Duncan Jones, who is David Bowie’s son, wrote that he was feeling “very Brexity” and expressed dismay at the millions of people who supported Trump. “We may have overestimated people’s goodness,” he wrote.
Trump supporters received a powerful warning from singer Ethel Cain, who described the situation as “bleak.” She wrote, “If you voted for Trump, I hope that peace never finds you.” Instead, I hope that one day you will experience a sudden and intense realization that will force you to live the rest of your life with the knowledge and guilt of your actions and personal identity.
“He’s the president,” Whoopi Goldberg, who has been vocal about her opinions of Trump, stated on The View. I will not yet reveal his name. The situation will not alter. The outcome, according to her co-host Sunny Hostin, “profoundly disturbed” her.
The simple words “Goodbye, America” were written by British author Philip Pullman. You were pleasant to meet.
