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26 Celebrities Who Endorse Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris

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Evan Walker

Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is just what the doctor ordered for the revival of the United States Democratic party. With the support of both peers and former rivals alike across the political landscape of America, Harris has garnered endorsements from celebrities and pop culture royals alike. Here are 26 celebrities who have stepped up to endorse Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

The stage lights have dimmed on the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), which hosted a dazzling array of speeches from Democratic figureheads including the Obamas, president Joe Biden, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, and United States representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among others. One fact has since emerged in the sparkling display of power and hope: Kamala Harris is here to win.

Following Harris’ announcement as the de facto Democratic nominee to go up against Republican candidate Donald Trump, the Democrats and much of America’s youngest voters have rallied to her cause, raising millions in electoral donations across rallies and Zoom calls alike. Without a doubt, Harris has brought new life and hope to the Democratic party, rejuvenating the political scene and Democratic aspirations to retake the White House come November 5, 2024.

But how did she get there?

Why is Kamala Harris so popular among younger voters?

When incumbent president Joe Biden first announced that he would be running for a second term, many lifelong Democrats — including George Clooney and Cardi B — expressed concerns over his ability to win against Donald Trump. Over the course of the primaries, the Republicans took their cues from their felon-in-chief, attacking Biden for his age, his declining mental fortitude, and his health.

For his part, Biden appeared to confirm the Republicans’ concerns, with abysmal performances at rallies and debates cementing his growing ineligibility for government work. The Democratic prospects appeared slim at best, further dwindling as Biden suffered an unexpected bout of Covid, leading to even more speculations about his health and ability.

And then he stepped back.

Following Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 United States presidential race, vice president Kamala Harris stepped up to assume the mantle of leadership amongst Democrats. Chomping at the bit and raring to go, Harris quickly secured the required endorsements from Democratic delegates to unofficially become the Democratic nominee. This past week at the DNC, a beaming Harris officially accepted the role, marking a significant notch in her journey to the oval office.

The question remains: Why has Harris notably succeeded where Biden appeared to fail? Beyond her infectious laugh, humble origins, and relatable personality, the presidential candidate has also earned a place in popular culture by simply listening to the up-and-coming generation of voters: Millennials and Gen-Z.

Beginning with her induction into Brat Girl Summer by the trend’s proponent Charli XCX herself, Team Kamala have worked tirelessly across social media platforms popular amongst the youngest voters, notably TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. Her content cleverly leverages coconut tree memes and trending sounds, amping up her relatability by factors of a thousand and more. Equal measures meditative for an older demographic and fun and sassy for a younger crowd, Harris’ marketing campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary, proving her mettle in a sport often neglected in the realm of politics: Being open to change.

celebrities who endorse kamala harris — Kamala Harris’ pick for a running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, has been met with widespread public approval. (Image: The Democrats/Instagram)

The one sentiment that has pervaded Harris’ messaging is her earnest desire to improve the lives of Americans, a sentiment vehemently shared by her running mate, Minnesota’s very own governor Tim Walz. Walz has likewise become a favourite among younger voters, many of whom have rallied to his cause. Among Walz’s greatest strengths, supporters have lauded his genuine personality, his midwestern sincerity, and his Dad-like brand of humour and care.

Kamala Harris’s election to the White House is more than just good politics — it is a good story. While Harris’ presidential aspirations live, so too do the hopes and dreams of the Black and South Asian community. So too live the hopes and dreams of women, of the rising generation of voters in America who harbour hopes for a better tomorrow.

If Harris succeeds come November, she will be a President of many firsts — the first woman president of the United States. The first president of South Asian descent. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, is set to become the nation’s inaugural First Gentleman. Christmas decorations at the White House, which are notably assigned to First Ladies, will be, for the first time, ordered by a man.

No matter how you spin it, Kamala Harris’ victory is certain to pave the way to a new American age. And for the younger generation of voters, who have spent their formative years in the shadow of political unrest, international war, economic disruptions, rising costs of living, and more, a change is a powerful thing to have.

A game of endorsements: Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris

Beyond drawing the ire of Celine Dion for the unsanctioned use of her iconic Titanic track My Heart Will Go On, the Trump camp have also recently come under fire for accepting a morally reprehensible, AI-generated fake endorsement from Taylor Swift. While that endorsement is evidently fake news, the former president has nonetheless received his fair share of celebrity endorsements. These include support from tech billionaire Elon Musk, the walking red flag that is Kanye West, and several others including Hulk Hogan, Amber Rose, Roseanne Barr, and Kid Rock.

Likewise, Harris has yet to secure an official endorsement from Swift. However, the singer, who is arguably the most powerful celebrity in the world, had previously endorsed Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden and is expected to voice her support of Harris in coming days. In the interim, the Harris-Walz ticket is not hurting for endorsements, having already secured support from a wide berth of celebrities.

Across the board, blue-leaning liberal celebrities, public figures, and even lifelong Republicans have come out in support of the Harris-Walz ticket, lighting a fire in the dramatic landscape of American Politics in 2024. At this week’s DNC alone, numerous high-profile celebrities took to the stage in support of the Democratic bid, including Oprah, Stevie Wonder, The Obamas, John Legend, Mark Hamill, Eva Longoria, Sean Astin, and Lil Jon among others. And they’re not alone.

Let’s take a look at all the celebrities who have stepped up to endorse Kamala Harris thus far.

All the celebrities who endorse Kamala Harris

Beyonce

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While the Cowboy Carter singer has not formally endorsed Kamala Harris, she nevertheless gave the Harris campaign permission to use her song Freedom across their rallies. Notably, Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles has vocally come out in support of Harris.

George Clooney

While Clooney was hesitant to throw his weight behind president Joe Biden when he sought re-election earlier in the year, he has since expressed that he is in full support of the Harris-Walz ticket.

Cardi B

AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP FCKIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!! https://t.co/IAJO5yo79r
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) July 21, 2024

Like Clooney, rapper Cardi B had her concerns about Biden’s ability to win another term and lead. However, she has also come in with full support for Harris following the Democratic nominee’s announcement that she would be running for president. The rapper shared her excitement on X in a post, saying, “Let’s go! I told y’all Kamala Harris was supposed to be the 2024 candidate.”

Barbra Streisand

I love Joe Biden, and all the wonderful things he’s done for our country. Trump is a pathological liar who lies as easily as he breathes. He wants to take away women’s rights and destroy our great democracy. Kamala Harris will continue Joe Biden’s work and will be a great…
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) July 22, 2024

Actress and singer Barbra Streisand recently spoke to over 16,000 people at the ‘Jewish Women for Kamala’ Zoom call, where she highlighted the Democratic nominee’s virtues. Streisand praised Harris, saying that she is a “terrific combination of both compassion and strength, a joyful warrior who will fight for the values that so many of us hold dear.”

Lil Jon

Lil Jon recently turned up the heat at the DNC, leading a spirited chant through song as the Georgia Democratic representatives cast their vote for Harris. The rapper sang a mash-up of Turn Down For What and Get Low, adding onto that Harris’ key message, “We are not going back.”

Notably, Lil Jon once appeared in two seasons of Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice, making it all the way to the final four both times. It’s anybody’s guess what Trump thinks of this betrayal, but if past precedence is anything to go by: Lil Jon is most definitely fired (up).

Mark Hamill

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Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has been a strong supporter of the Democratic cause. Hamill recently reaffirmed his support for the Democratic party when he joined the ‘White Guys for Harris’ Zoom call, which saw 190,000 participants turn up in support of Harris. Over the course of the Zoom call, participants also raised an incredible USD 4 million in campaign donations.

Lance Bass

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The former *NSYNC singer blew all Celebrity endorsements out of the water when he appeared in a TikTok with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The duo appeared to take shots at Donald Trump, lip syncing to Bass’ iconic song Bye Bye Bye. Bass was also part of the Celebrity entourage that showed up to support Harris in the ‘White Guys for Harris’ Zoom call.

Mark Ruffalo

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A strong voice for activism with regards to climate change and renewable energy, MCU actor Mark Ruffalo has long been a supporter of the Democratic party. Like Hamill, he participated in the ‘White Guys for Harris’ Zoom call, making him yet another top-billed Hollywood Celebrity who has come out in support of Kamala Harris and her bid for the United States presidency.

Josh Groban

Okay it’s my 40th birthday and the present I got is Josh Groban is working to elect Kamala Harris?

Mark, I can’t believe you got me this. Oh my gosh. Oh my goooooosh. https://t.co/Hpk1Py6PaS
— Sam (@mastrap84) July 29, 2024

Renowned classical baritone singer Josh Groban, whose hit You Raise Me Up has resonated with millions worldwide, was also present at the ‘White Guys for Harris’ Zoom call.

RuPaul

In July, Kamala Harris stopped by the set of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars season 9 with a message for viewers: To vote. During her stop, the vice president and Democratic nominee shared the importance of voting alongside Lance Bass of *NSYNC with alumnus Leslie Jones and judge Michelle Visage. RuPaul, whose work as a drag queen and singer has earned him pop culture icon status amongst the queer community, was absent from the pre-recorded clip.

Nevertheless, RuPaul appeared to take shots at Donald Trump in a guest host spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier this week. In the clip, RuPaul addressed Trump’s claims that he was “A better-looking person than Kamala”, responding with a cackle before bringing on viral TikTok personality Jools Lebron of Demure fame for her opinion. Ever the tongue-in-cheek queen, RuPaul asked, “OK, let me ask an expert on this one. Jools, would you say he’s more demure, mindful or cutesy?”

In response, Lebron simply replied, “I’d like to remain demure again.”

Megan Thee Stallion

In late July, American rapper Megan Thee Stallion performed at a Harris-Walz rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Dressed in a tailored blue suit, Stallion appeared fired up and ready to throw in her support for Harris’ bid to the presidency.

Republicans and critics have since attempted discredit Harris and Stallion for her performance, which included twerking; in response, Stallion paused her Lollapalooza set on August 1 to reaffirm her support for the Democratic nominee, saying, “Let me pop my sh–t real quick. [People] were fake mad that I was popping it for Kamala. I don’t think they heard what she said. Kamala said she wants a ceasefire. Kamala said she supports women’s rights. And she said she’s tired of those high-ass gas prices… It’s Hotties for Harris, goddammit!”

Rosie O’Donnell

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Comedian Rosie O’Donnell has not been shy about her support for Harris on Instagram. Most recently, she reposted Harris’ Time magazine cover and shared a meme that read ‘Childless Cat Ladies for HARRIS 2024’. The meme appeared to be aimed at Trump’s running mate, author of Hillbilly Elegy J.D. Vance who came under fire for making a derogatory comment about ‘childless cat ladies’ in 2021.

Oprah Winfrey

In an incredible show of support for the Harris-Walz ticket, television host, producer, author, and all-around star Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at day 3 of the DNC to give a riveting speech. Speaking to the crowd, Winfrey urged voters to ‘choose hope’, adding, “Despite what some would have you think, we are not so different from our neighbours. When a house is on fire, we don’t ask about the homeowner’s race or religion, we don’t wonder who their partner is or how they voted. No. We just try to do the best we can to save them.”

With cheeky undertones, Winfrey went on to poke fun at J.D. Vance’s now-viral comment on ‘childless cat ladies’, adding, “And if the place happens to belong to a childless cat lady, well, we try to get that cat out, too.”

Mindy Kaling

Actress Mindy Kaling first met Kamala Harris years ago during a cooking demonstration, when the latter was still a United States senator for California. The actress, who is notably popular amongst Gen Z, took to the stage at the 2024 DNC, shared on her experience cooking with Harris, adding that the vice president ‘can cook’.

In her touching speech, Kaling shared that she and the vice president had bonded about their love of their mums, both of whom had passed away from cancer. “Both of our mothers were immigrants from India who came to America and committed their lives to serving others.” She went on to add that she believed Harris’ mother had imbued her with a commitment to humanity and serving others, the same traits that had guided her life.

Charli XCX

kamala IS brat
— Charli (@charli_xcx) July 22, 2024

Among the first Celebrity endorsements of Kamala Harris, Charli XCX’s tweet ‘Kamala IS brat’ can be credited as the Democratic nominee’s inaugural introduction to Gen Z, for whom Brat has become the summer anthem.

Olivia Rodrigo

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Olivia Rodrigo and Kamala Harris first met in 2021, when Rodrigo visited the White House in a bid to encourage the younger demographic to get vaccinated during the Covid-19 pandemic. She appeared to reaffirm her support for Harris, recently sharing a video in which Harris slammed Trump’s stance on abortion and women’s rights.

John Legend

Singer John Legend is yet another big name in the list of celebrities who endorse Kamala Harris. The literal legend, whose career highlights include 12 Grammy award wins, posted on social media that he was ‘ready to work to help unite the pro-democracy coalition to reject Trump’s authoritarian, oppressive Project 2025 and elect Kamala Harris as our President.’ He went on to add that his eldest daughter Luna looked up to Harris, further emphasising, “She’s ready for this fight and I’m excited to help her in any way I can.”

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande shares Joe Biden’s post endorsing Kamala Harris for President. pic.twitter.com/HsPJhtrtP9
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 21, 2024

The 7 Rings singer, who stars in the upcoming Wicked movie that premieres November 22, has not been overly vocal over her political stances. However, she appeared to show support for Harris’ presidential aspirations when she re-shared president Biden’s post of endorsement on social media.

Jamie Lee Curtis

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Earlier in the year, Curtis shared a post from Biden about Harris, adding, “She is trusted and tested and she is a fierce advocate for women’s rights and people of colour and her message is one of hope and unity for America at a time of great national divide.” This is not the first time that the Academy award winning actress has posted about Harris. In 2020, Curtis shared an image of Harris on her Instagram, captioning it with, ‘Oh YES SHE DID!’

In recent days, Curtis has continued to throw the weight of her support behind the Harris-Walz ticket. At the Los Angeles premiere of Borderlands, the actress levied praise upon Harris and Walz. “I will hype the sh–t out of Kamala. She is fantastic, and did you see his speech today?” Curtis said, finishing with an exuberant round of snaps.

Most recently, Curtis shared a post to cement her support for the Harris-Walz team, adding in the caption that she was “Suited up and ready for battle!”

Katy Perry

Katy Perry endorses Kamala Harris by resharing an edit of her set to “Woman’s World.” pic.twitter.com/desK6QopeJ
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 23, 2024

Singer Katy Perry has also appeared to endorse Kamala Harris. After president Biden announced that he would be exiting the 2024 Presidential Race, Perry appeared to allude to her support of Harris. In a video posted to Instagram, Perry is shown to be lip syncing to her new song Woman’s World, saying, “It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be living in it.”

Pink

In July, Pink attended a fund-raising Zoom call that raised over USD 1.8 million in campaign donations. During the event, the singer, who joined the call in the early hours of the morning from Sweden, shared that she was ‘fired up’ about the Harris campaign, adding, “We are in this… and I’m just really grateful that us women are going to have a voice, and we’ve always made our voices heard, and now it’s time to just get extra loud. Let’s go. Let’s get loud.”

Ahead of Kamala Harris’ address, Pink also performed live on night 4 of the 2024 DNC.

Cynthia Nixon

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Earlier in August, the Sex and the City actress appeared to support Harris’ pick of Walz as a running mate. Posting a video of herself drinking coconut juice on X, Nixon accompanied the post with a coconut emoji, adding, “I’m Walzing on air! Thank you Kamala Harris.”

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin Endorses Kamala Harris After Suggesting Mitt Romney: “I Take It All Back” https://t.co/ODzJcaGaEH
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) July 21, 2024

If there is one celebrity you can trust to know politics, it is Aaron Sorkin, creator of Emmy award-winning show The West Wing. While Sorkin had previously suggested Mitt Romney as a viable replacement for Biden, he later walked back his suggestion upon Harris’ ascent to Democratic nominee. In a message shared with West Wing star Joshua Malina, Sorkin said, “I take it all back. Harris for America!” As per Deadline, the quote has been confirmed as true by a spokesperson for Sorkin.

Patti LaBelle

Soul singer Patti LaBelle was among the star-studded array of celebrities who attended the 2024 DNC, where she performed You Are My Friend. In an interview with Billboard, the legendary crooner shared her experience at the event, expressing awe at the powerful energy pervading the air. Speaking on how she had ended up at the DNC, LaBelle shared that it was her son who had first broached the subject of her performing at the event. “I said, ‘Of course, I would do anything to being there!’ I would do anything for Biden — and always did — and for Kamala [Harris], because we have to keep peace alive and keep hope alive.”

She went on to add, “It was so much energy from Michelle Obama and her husband. The people were so excited to hear anything about [Kamala]. And to hear Obama and Michelle talk their talk? They’re gangster! I said, ‘Y’all better talk!’ It was heaven. It was a blessed day. It’s gonna be a blessed life after [Kamala’s] where she should be.”

Shonda Rhimes

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Grey’s Anatomy and Bridgerton creator Shonda Rhimes has long infused her shows with her political views and opinions on women’s rights — and so, it comes as no surprise that she is an ardent supporter of the Harris-Walz ticket. In a July 22 post on Instagram, Rhimes reaffirmed her support of Harris’ presidential campaign, saying, “I stood behind her in 2016 when she ran for Senate, I was behind her when she ran as @vp and I continue to stand behind her today.”

Common

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The American rapper, who is well known for his political activism, was present at the DNC. At the event, he performed Fortunate from The Auditorium Vol. 1, singing, “Be fortunate, y’all, for Kamala Harris.” This is not the first time that Common has performed at the DNC, having appeared virtually during the 2020 edition of the event to perform popular protest anthem, Glory.