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Celebrity voices have entered the 2024 presidential race in a variety of ways in recent weeks, and some of the biggest names in politics and in Hollywood have lent their voices to a particular candidate in hopes of moving the needle this November.
Mark Cuban in an interview on April 1, 2015.
Key Facts
Nick Offerman, Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller, Kathy Griffin, John Stamos, Ed Helms, Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz were among those who appeared on a “Comics for Harris” virtual rally via Zoom Monday night, which reportedly raised close to half a million dollars for the Harris campaign.
“Sex in the City” actress and former New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon threw her support behind Harris and her Vice Presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in a post to X Tuesday: “I’m Walzing on air!”
Billionaire Mark Cuban, who previously said he was committed to voting for Biden, has also supported Harris and this week endorsed Walz, calling him someone who “can sit at the kitchen table and make you feel like you have know him forever.”
Actress Rosanne Barr, a longtime conservative supporter of Trump, clapped back at Cuban and called the Walz pick “another reason Harris is a disaster.”
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Roseanne Barr on FOX News Channel’s “Gutfeld!” on Feb. 14, 2023 in New York City.
What Other Celebrities Have Endorsed Harris?
A number of the biggest names in Hollywood came out in support of Biden before he dropped out of the race, before turning their support to Harris. Olivia Rodrigo, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris by sharing a video of a speech the vice president gave promising to “stop Donald Trump’s extreme abortion bans.” Major Democratic fundraiser George Clooney, who used a New York Times essay to call for Biden to drop out of the race, lent his support to Harris and Barbra Streisand said she would support Harris because of her vow to fight for reproductive rights. Musician John Legend, who performed at the Democratic National Convention in 2024, posted he was “so ready” for a Harris presidency. Director Spike Lee, “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin, director Ken Burns and Star Wars actor Mark Hamill threw their support behind Harris, along with actresses Rosie O’Donnell and Jamie Lee Curtis. Robert De Niro, who narrated an advertisement for the Biden campaign, praised the president’s “selfless patriotism” in a statement that did not mention Harris but said “there is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trump at the ballot box.” British pop artist Charli XCX brought Harris into the Gen Z fold by tweeting “kamala IS brat,” an endorsement that was met by Harris’ team changing the background photo on her X account to the “brat” green color and using the same font used on Charli XCX’s album of the same name. Rapper Cardi B, who in May said she wouldn’t be endorsing Biden, tweeted “AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate….” Pop musician Kesha said she plans to support Harris in November and, when asked how she felt about Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance, responded “f—- that man.” Beyoncé has not made a public endorsement but did give the Harris campaign permission to use her song “Freedom” in a video of her first official visit to her campaign’s headquarters, a rare approval from the superstar musician. Beyoncé’s mom and businesswoman Tina Knowles endorsed Harris with an Instagram post. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle and former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have also thrown their support behind Harris. Former President Jimmy Carter, 99, reportedly told his son last week he was trying to make it to his 100th birthday so he could cast his vote for Kamala Harris.
What Other Celebrities Have Backed Trump?
Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan ripped off his shirt while on stage at the Republican National Convention last month to reveal a Trump-Vance campaign shirt underneath, and called Trump his “hero” and the “greatest president of the United States.” Musician Kid Rock has been vocal about his support of Trump in the past and at the RNC revamped his song “American Bad Ass” to include references to Trump. UFC President and personality Dana White called Trump the “toughest, most resilient human being.” Rapper and reality TV star Amber Rose gave a speech at the RNC in support of Trump. Country music stars Chris Janson and Jason Aldean also appeared at the convention. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy in January said voting for Trump over Biden was a “no-brainer.” Public-facing billionaires like Elon Musk and Steve Wynn have also supported the former president. 50 Cent’s 2023 song “Many Men (Wish Death)” started trending online after the assassination attempt of Trump last month. The rapper responded by putting Trump’s face on the cover of his “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 before apparently backtracking. Other celebrities who have supported Trump in the past, but not outright endorsed him yet this election season, include Lil Wayne and “Happy Days” star Scott Baio.
Who Has Not Endorsed Trump Or Harris?
Notable names missing from the list of public supporters include billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who called the decision “too important to rush,” and Taylor Swift, who pledged support for Biden last election cycle but has not come out for a candidate. Actress Julia Roberts, comedian Jimmy Kimmel, actor Jack Black and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, all major supporters of Biden, have not yet publicly endorsed Harris. .
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