Actor Ben Stiller made a bizarre joke about “White Jewish” guys wishing they were “black” while pledging his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election during a star-filled livestream for the Democrat on Monday.
The “Dodgeball” actor Zoomed in for the “ Comics for Kamala” event hosted by comedian Paul Mercurio, which included fellow Hollywood stars Ed Helms, Jon Ham, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Stiller, 58, joined the continuous call about halfway through its more than three-hour run and immediately got “the ball rolling,” telling Mercurio that he would match the $150,000 donation the host promised to Harris’ campaign.
“I’m here because I’m so genuinely excited about the potential to actually win this election,” the “Zoolander” star said. “What’s happened in the last couple of weeks — the turning of the tide — that Vice President Harris could actually win this thing if we all just rally around and take advantage of this incredible energy that’s happening.”
Stiller said he wants a “decent person in the White House” and someone who “cares about democracy.”
The Hollywood star praised Harris for “acting like a human being” with “empathy” and “humor” before crediting the expected Democratic nominee’s push for the Oval Office for “energizing” young voters who were not “engaged before.”
“She’s also a historic candidate,” the “Tropic Thunder” said. “It’s going to be the first woman president, and that’s incredibly exciting. She’s Indian, she’s Black, she’s everything. You can be more than one thing, it’s incredible.”
Stiller then went on to bring up his Jewish heritage before making a bold claim.
“I’m Jewish and Irish… I wish I was black, every white Jewish guy wishes he was black,” he joked. “You know, get out there and vote and donate and take advantage.”
The actor told viewers to ride the “wave of energy” forming behind the Harris campaign before ending his brief appearance.
At the end of the live stream, the “Comics for Kamala” Zoom rally had raised more than $500,000 for the Harris campaign.
The event was put on by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who appeared at the beginning of the call, saying he was inspired to reach out to friends and contacts in the comedy world for a virtual fundraiser.
The California Democrat said he contacted Stand Up New York’s owner, Dani Zoldan, and producer Jamie Patricof to organize the event.
A similar fundraiser, dubbed “ White Dudes for Harris,” occurred late last month.
The online event drew more than 190,000 people and raised about $4 million for the Harris Victory Fund. It also featured celebrities like actors Jeff Bridges and Joseph Gordon Levitt and political figures, including new VP candidate and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC).
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Harris, 59, launched her presidential campaign on July 21, following President Biden’s withdrawal from the race after months of doubt over his cognitive fitness for office — and a disastrous debate with Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Harris picked Walz to complete the Democratic presidential ticket — which GOP leaders claim is the most liberal ever seen from the left.
Walz, 60, reportedly drew Harris’s attention by leading the charge to defend her against what he branded “weird” criticism from Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.
Harris and Walz are set to spend the next few days flying thousands of miles around the country as they tour critical battleground states.
