MANILA, Philippines – The US is set to elect its forty seventh president on November 5.
This 12 months’s frontrunners are incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s operating with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and former president Donald Trump, who’s operating alongside Senator JD Vance.
Harris and Trump are amongst six candidates trying to succeed present US President Joe Biden, who formally took workplace on January 20, 2021. Biden initially sought to resume his four-year time period however finally withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Harris as a substitute.
Biden isn’t the one large identify rallying behind Harris, although. From chart-topping musicians to award-winning actors, quite a few celebrities have additionally expressed their assist for the Democratic Get together’s presidential candidate.
Discover them right here:
Taylor Swift
In September, pop celebrity Taylor Swift introduced on Instagram that she could be voting for Harris after an AI-generated video of her showing to endorse Trump circulated on social media and was posted on his official web site.
“I might be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz within the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for [Harris] as a result of she fights for the rights and causes I imagine want a warrior to champion them. I believe she is a steady-handed, gifted chief, and I imagine we will accomplish a lot extra on this nation if we’re led by calm and never chaos,” Swift wrote.
Lebron James
LA Lakers energy ahead Lebron James endorsed Harris on October 31 through Instagram, the place he shared a video depicting the historical past of racism in America alongside soundbites of the racist remarks Trump has made all through his marketing campaign.
“What are we even speaking about right here?? Once I take into consideration my youngsters and my household and the way they’ll develop up, the selection is evident to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS,” the basketball large stated in his submit.
Beyoncé
Music icon Beyoncé endorsed Harris on the latter’s marketing campaign rally in Houston, Texas, on October 25.
“I’m not right here as a celeb. I’m not right here as a politician. I’m right here as a mom — a mom who cares deeply concerning the world my kids and all of our kids reside in. A world the place we’ve got the liberty to regulate our our bodies. A world the place we’re not divided,” she stated throughout her speech on the occasion.
The singer-songwriter’s mom, Tina Knowles, was additionally current on the rally, and additional confirmed her assist for Harris on Instagram. “Let’s make historical past! Elect the longer term president of america,” Knowles captioned the picture she shared of herself together with her daughter and Harris.
Kelly Rowland
On the similar Houston rally, singer-actress and Beyoncé’s Future’s Youngster co-member Kelly Rowland additionally delivered a speech. She referred to as on everybody to affix the struggle towards these attempting to perpetuate division, hatred, misogyny, and racism.
“We’re grabbing again the pen to forge a brand new path with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. We’re grabbing again the pen to write down a brand new American story. A narrative of group, of equality, of energy, of kindness, and of hope,” Rowland stated.
Madonna
“Queen of Pop” Madonna revealed on Instagram that she headed residence from her journey to Paris to solid her vote for Harris.
“Paris was so FUN! It was laborious to go away, however I needed to come residence to V.O.T.E [Kamala Harris] for President!” Madonna captioned her submit.
Oprah
Famed discuss present host Oprah Winfrey led a “Unite for America” livestream occasion on September 19, the place Harris mentioned her key platforms for her presidential bid. Over 140 grassroots teams attended the occasion to assist Harris.
“Remind the individuals in your lifetime of the privilege and energy of their vote as a result of united we win,” Oprah wrote on Instagram after the occasion concluded.
Marvel’s ‘Avengers’
Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Chris Evans, Danai Gurira, and Paul Bettany of Marvel’s Avengers franchise publicly expressed their assist for Harris in an Instagram video posted on November 1.
The clip confirmed the superhero franchise’s solid members humorously brainstorming for a catchphrase they may use to indicate assist for Harris, finally deciding on “Down with democracy.”
Jennifer Garner
13 Occurring 30 star Jennifer Garner spoke at a “Mothers for Harris” occasion in Tucson, Arizona, in late October. She has additionally been energetic about her assist for the Democratic nominee on social media, stating that she trusts Harris to guide the nation.
“I’ve identified Kamala for nearly 20 years; I belief her and I like her. I’ve watched — she is hard on abusers and bullies, and unafraid to face up for what’s proper — even when it’s unpopular, even when it’s actually laborious. I do know Kamala cares about households, about girls, about kids,” Garner wrote on Instagram.
Jane Fonda
Veteran actress Jane Fonda engaged in door-to-door campaigning for the primary time to share Harris’ platforms with Michigan residents and sway them to vote for the candidate.
Along with Chelsea Handler and Connie Britton, Fonda additionally traveled to New Mexico and Arizona in late October to do “canvassing, fundraising, [and] telephone banking” for Harris and her operating mate, Walz.
Bruce Springsteen
American rock large Bruce Springsteen formally endorsed Harris and Walz on October 4 through Instagram. He additionally denounced Trump, referring to him as “essentially the most harmful candidate for president in [his] lifetime.”
“However, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are dedicated to a imaginative and prescient of this nation that respects and consists of everybody, no matter class, faith, race, your political viewpoint, or sexual id,” he wrote.
Jessica Alba
Actress Jessica Alba made an look on the Harris-Walz Houston rally to marketing campaign for the pair. On Instagram, she shared photographs from the occasion and referred to as on Houston residents to “make a distinction” by casting their votes.
Jennifer Lopez
R&B celebrity and actress Jennifer Lopez gave a speech on the Harris-Walz rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, talking extremely of Harris’ dedication to schooling and honest wages.
“She’s the one candidate that wishes to lift the minimal wage and make school extra inexpensive,” Lopez stated about Harris, expressing her disapproval towards Trump within the course of.
Lopez added that this presidential election will make individuals select between the previous and the longer term, and the best way ahead or backward.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger shared in a prolonged submit on X on October 30 that he could be voting for Harris and Walz within the elections regardless of not often doing endorsements.
I don’t actually do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, however I hate politics and don’t belief most politicians.
I additionally perceive that folks wish to hear from me as a result of I’m not only a superstar, I’m a former Republican Governor.
My time as Governor taught me to…
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) October 30, 2024
“It is going to simply be 4 extra years of bullshit with no outcomes that makes us angrier and angrier, extra divided, and extra hateful,” Schwarzenegger stated about Trump.
The The Terminator star stated that though he disagrees with a lot of Harris and Walz’s platforms, he finally nonetheless determined to solid his vote for the pair.
“I wish to transfer ahead as a rustic, and regardless that I’ve loads of disagreements with their platform, I believe the one manner to do this is with Harris and Walz,” he wrote.
Anne Hathaway
Actress Anne Hathaway endorsed Harris at a “Broadway 4 Harris” occasion on October 14, the place she carried out “Anyone to Love” and gave a brief speech.
“In case you didn’t know, I’m voting for Kamala. Is anyone else right here voting for Kamala?” Hathaway stated.
Octavia Spencer
Ma and The Assist star Octavia Spencer expressed her assist for Harris in a brief video posted on October 29, encouraging People to train their proper to vote.
@kamalaharris You realize what to do. @Octavia Spencer ♬ unique sound – Kamala Harris
Jamie Lee Curtis
Freaky Friday and Every thing All over the place All At As soon as actress Jamie Lee Curtis has additionally been vocal about her endorsement of Harris on social media, typically making posts in assist of the 60-year-old’s presidential marketing campaign.
In a video posted on October 31, she stated that she is voting for Harris due to her platform on girls’s bodily autonomy.
Eminem
Rapper and hip-hop nice Eminem spoke at a Harris-Walz rally in Detroit, Michigan, on October 23.
“I additionally assume that folks shouldn’t be afraid to precise their opinions, and I don’t assume anybody desires an America the place individuals are frightened about retribution or what individuals would do when you make your opinion identified. I believe Vice President Harris helps a future for this nation the place these freedoms and lots of others might be protected and upheld,” the rapper stated.
On the similar rally, he additionally launched former president Barack Obama, who Trump succeeded in 2017. Obama gave his personal speech in assist of Harris.
Different musicians who endorsed Harris had been Marc Anthony, John Legend, siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas, Cardi B, Usher, Lizzo, Cher, Stevie Nicks, and James Taylor, amongst many others.
In the meantime, actors who rallied behind Harris included George Clooney, Will Ferrell, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Aubrey Plaza, Tiffany Hadish, Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Lawrence, John Stamos, Matt Damon, and Mel Brooks, to call a number of. – Rappler.com
