Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift expressed her support for Harris and her running mate Tim Walz in an Instagram post to her 283 million followers after the September presidential debate. Swift said, “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.”
Beyoncé
Beyoncé endorsed Kamala Harris at a rally in her hometown of Houston on 25 October 2024, addressing a crowd of 30,000. Speaking passionately, she said, “I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother… Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what’s possible with no ceilings, no limitations. …We must vote, and we need you.”
Eminem
The Detroit rapper endorsed Harris at a hometown rally, stating, “I don’t think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution, of what people will do if you make your opinion known.”
Hulk Hogan
The iconic wrestler joined Trump at a Madison Square Garden rally in New York on 27 October 2024, reversing his prior endorsement of Barack Obama. Hogan addressed the Republican National Convention, stating that as an entertainer he had previously avoided politics, but he "could no longer stay silent" given "everything that’s happened to our country over the past four years." Hogan added, “We never had it better than the Trump years.”
Cardi B
At a Milwaukee rally, Cardi B shared that Harris “changed [her] mind completely” about voting. She highlighted the challenges women face, stating, “Women have to work 10 times harder, perform 10 times better… and still, people question us.”
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO of X, Tesla, and SpaceX, surprised many by actively joining Trump’s rallies. Reportedly distributing $1 million checks to supporters, Musk has also pledged $75 million to his pro-Trump political action committee, America Pac. He described himself at one rally as “dark, gothic Maga,” referring to Trump's “Make America Great Again” slogan.
Ye (Kanye West)
Rapper Ye, who endorsed Trump in 2016 and met with him during his presidency, reaffirmed his support when asked by paparazzi in February 2024, stating, “Yeah, of course, it’s Trump all day.”
Jennifer Lopez
At a Las Vegas rally, Lopez shared her personal dismay over anti-Latino comments made by Trump and said, “There is no candidate in the history of the presidency that is more qualified… than Kamala Harris.”
Samuel L Jackson
At an Atlanta rally, Jackson said that Harris was “running on a proven track record of fighting for the people, standing up to bullies, protecting the most vulnerable.”
Jon Voight
Longtime supporter Jon Voight, 85, reiterated his support in a Variety interview in July, asserting, “I’ve been saying he’s the answer, the only answer,” and described himself as “the most outspoken supporter of Donald Trump in Hollywood.” (Getty Images)
Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson suggested his support for Trump in September, saying, “I know what it’ll be like if we let [Harris] in. And that ain’t good... She’s got the IQ of a fence post.”
Russell Brand
In his podcast Stay Free, Brand argued, “They act as if a vote for Donald Trump is almost like you’re directly voting for Armageddon,” adding that technological control poses a “greater threat to democracy” than Trump.
LeBron James
NBA star LeBron James shared a video of Trump’s comments on Hispanics and said, “What are we even talking about here??… the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!” (Getty Images)
Lizzo
Joining Harris in Detroit, Lizzo responded to Trump’s comments on Detroit, saying, “Proud like Detroit; resilient like Detroit… so put some respect on Detroit’s name.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger
The former California governor and Republican endorsed Harris, saying, “I will always be an American before I am a Republican,” and warned of further division if Trump wins.
Dr Phil McGraw
At Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, Dr Phil defended Trump, saying, “Lord knows he doesn’t need me to stand up for him. He’s tough as an old army boot... And where is he? He is still standing.”
Dennis Quaid
At a rally in Coachella Valley, California, on 12 October 2024, Quaid, known for portraying Ronald Reagan in a biopic, expressed, “Trump was my favorite president of the 21st century.”
Buzz Aldrin
The former astronaut endorsed Trump in October, citing Trump’s prioritisation of human space exploration, which he felt had elevated space policy during Trump’s first term.
Bruce Springsteen
At a rally in Philadelphia, Bruce Springsteen performed his song “The Promised Land” and endorsed Harris. He urged Americans to vote, stating: “This election is about a group of folks who want to fundamentally undermine our American way of life… I’m casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”
Stevie Wonder
Legendary singer Stevie Wonder voiced his support for Harris at the Democratic National Convention. “This is a moment to tell your children where you were and what you did… When we stand between history’s pain and tomorrow’s promises, we must choose courage over complacency,” he said, also appearing in an ad alongside Spike Lee.
Willie Nelson
The 91-year-old country music legend performed at Harris’s Houston rally, where he encouraged the crowd by asking, “Are we ready to say Madam President?”
Oprah Winfrey
Speaking at the DNC, Oprah endorsed Harris, celebrating her background as the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants. Winfrey stated, “Soon, and very soon, we’re going to be teaching our daughters and sons about how this child… grew up to become the 47th president of the United States.”
Julia Roberts
In a campaign ad, Julia Roberts urged women supporting Donald Trump’s male supporters to consider Harris, stating, “In the one place in America where women still have a right to choose, you can vote any way you want and no one will ever know.”
Kerry Washington
Campaigning for Harris in Georgia, Kerry Washington spoke on the stakes of the election, urging Wisconsinites to “save the soul of this country” and protect democracy.
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