Top Line
Celebrities have been vocal in various ways about the 2024 presidential race in recent weeks, with some of Hollywood's biggest names lending their voices to specific candidates in an effort to turn out in November's election.
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Key Facts
Democratic Party Major Fundraisers George Clooney, Clooney called on Biden to drop out of the race in a New York Times essay, but on Tuesday he endorsed Harris, promising to “do everything I can to support Vice President Harris.” (Clooney previously helped host a star-studded $30 million fundraiser for Biden.)
Barbra Streisand On Monday, he said Harris's pledge to fight for reproductive rights and continue Biden's legacy is what earned her the legendary actress's support.
Star Wars Actors Mark Hamill On Monday, he called Harris “the candidate who will honor and build on Biden's legacy.”
Former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan Trump removed his shirt on stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday to reveal the Trump-Vance campaign shirt he was wearing underneath, and called Trump a “hero” and “the greatest president the United States has ever had.”
musician Kid Rock He has been an outspoken supporter of Trump in the past, and at the Republican National Convention on Thursday he revised his song “American Bad Ass” to include a reference to Trump.
UFC President and Personality Dana White He introduced Trump at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, calling him “the toughest, most tenacious man.”
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Who are some other celebrities who have endorsed Harris?
Professional entertainer and wrestler Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt while speaking on stage on the 4th. … [+]
Many big Hollywood actors who endorsed Biden before he dropped out of the race have since switched their support to Harris. John LegendThe director, who performed at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, posted on Sunday that he is “so ready” for Harris to become president. Spike Lee Producer of “The West Wing” Aaron Sorkin She endorsed Harris on Sunday, along with other actresses. Rosie O'Donnell and Jamie Lee CurtisBritish pop artists Charlie XCX On Sunday, Harris was roped into the Gen Z fold by tweeting that “Kamala is a brat.” In response to the endorsement, Harris' team changed the background photo of her X account to “brat” green and used the same font used on Charli XCX's album of the same name. Cardi B, Having said in May that she would not support Biden, she tweeted on Sunday: “Hahahaha here we go, I told you all Kamala was supposed to be the nominee in 2024…” Beyoncé While he has not publicly endorsed her, on Monday he gave the Harris campaign permission to use his song “Freedom” in a video for her first official visit to campaign headquarters, a rare approval from the superstar musician.
What other celebrities have supported Trump?
Rapper and reality TV star Amber Rose The country music star gave a speech in support of Trump at the Republican National Convention. Chris Janson and Jason Aldean He also appeared in the tournament. Founder of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy He said it would be a “no brainer” to vote for Trump in January. Elon Musk and Steve Wynn Some supported the former president. 50 Cent's 2023 song “Many Men (Wish Death)” began trending online after the assassination attempt on President Trump last weekend. The rapper responded by using President Trump's face on his cover of “Get Rich or Die Tryin'.” While it's hard to call the response an official endorsement, he did appear to support the president in 2020 but then appeared to back out.
Who doesn't support Trump and/or Harris?
The most notable name currently missing from the list of public supporters is that of a former president. Barack ObamaObama, who attracted much attention at the same fundraiser in June that raised $30 million, released a statement Sunday praising Biden's contributions but stopped short of endorsing Harris. Michael Bloomberg She did not immediately voice her support for Harris, saying Monday that the decision was “too important to rush.” Julia Roberts,comedian Jimmy Kimmel,actor Jack BlackEditor-in-Chief of Vogue Anna Wintour actress Jane FondaBoth are major Biden supporters but have yet to publicly endorse Harris. Robert De NiroHarris, who narrated an ad for the Biden campaign, praised the president's “selfless patriotism” in a statement on Monday but did not mention her. Taylor SwiftHe pledged his support for Biden in the last election but has not put himself forward as a candidate.
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