With the US election quick approaching, Kamala Harris’s checklist of celeb backers has stored rising.
The singer, 43, backed the Democrat candidate when she appeared at a rally in Houston, Texas, with lower than two weeks to go till the election.
Ms Harris and Mr Walz are up towards former president Donald Trump, who hopes to return to the White Home for a second, non-consecutive time period, and his VP candidate, JD Vance.
From Hollywood A-listers to political and pop royalty, listed below are the opposite celebrities who’ve backed Ms Harris earlier than the November 5 election.
Beyoncé waves to the group on the Kamala Harris rally in Houston, Texas, on October 25
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Beyoncé allowed the Democrat candidate to make use of her hit track Freedom because the anthem for her 2024 presidential marketing campaign.
Ms Harris made a dramatic entrance at her rebranded marketing campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, in July. She walked out to the highly effective observe from the Texan singer’s 2016 album Lemonade.
“I’m not right here as a star, I’m not right here as a politician,” she mentioned. “I’m right here as a mom. A mom who cares deeply concerning the world my youngsters and all of our youngsters stay in, a world the place we’ve got the liberty to regulate our our bodies, a world the place we’re not divided.
“Think about our daughters rising up seeing what’s potential with no ceilings, no limitations. We should vote, and we want you.”
Eminem on stage in Detroit with Barack Obama
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Former US president Barack Obama rapped the opening strains of Eminem’s 2002 observe Lose Your self after being launched by him at a rally in Detroit on October 23.
Eminem informed the rally that he was on the occasion “for a few vital causes”.
“As most of you realize, town of Detroit and the entire state of Michigan imply quite a bit to me,” the 52-year-old mentioned.
“And going into this election, the highlight is on us greater than ever, and I feel it’s vital to make use of your voice. So I’m encouraging all people to exit and vote, please.
“I additionally assume folks shouldn’t be afraid to specific their opinions, and I don’t assume anybody desires an America the place individuals are anxious about retribution, of what folks will do if you happen to make your opinion recognized.
“I feel Vice President Harris helps a future for this nation the place these freedoms and lots of others will probably be protected and upheld.”
Taylor Swift publicly revealed who she would vote for after Ms Harris and Mr Trump’s televised debate in September
Taylor Swift publicly revealed who she would vote for after Ms Harris and Mr Trump’s televised debate in September.
The Look What You Made Me Do singer informed her followers she had tuned in to the controversy to study extra about what the 2 presidential hopefuls would supply the nation.
Shortly afterwards, she introduced her political allegiance: she would vote for Ms Harris.
In her prolonged social media publish, Swift defined that she had determined to make her voting choices public after a faux AI publish urged that she was endorsing Mr Trump.
“It introduced me to the conclusion that I must be very clear about my precise plans for this election as a voter,” she mentioned. “The only method to fight misinformation is with the reality.
“I will probably be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz within the 2024 presidential election.”
The pop star praised Ms Harris and her operating mate and inspired her followers to register to vote.
She additionally signed off with “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Woman,” in an obvious swipe at Republican VP hopeful Mr Vance’s crucial remarks about ladies.
Celeb endorsements don’t usually have a large influence on the presidential race however some consultants consider that Swift’s backing could possibly be a watershed second.
Jennifer Lopez, usually often called J.Lo, is an American singer, actress, dancer, and businesswoman
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Following comic and podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe’s derogatory comment about Puerto Rico at a Republican rally in New York on October 27, actress Jennifer Lopez expressed her assist for Ms Harris.
Lopez did not say a lot; she merely shared a video of Ms Harris with the Puerto Rican flag, checkmark, clap emoji, and voting image, on X (previously Twitter).
Cher boldly declared that Kamala Harris ‘will combat to guard our rights’
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American singer, actress, and tv persona Cher boldly declared that Ms Harris “will combat to guard our rights” when endorsing her for the nation’s high place.
The singer mentioned in a clip on her social media on October 18: “I’ve adopted Kamala Harris since she was my US senator. She fought for me then and she or he is preventing for all of us now.
“That’s why I’m proudly voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. I do know they may combat to guard our rights and I’m grateful to have the ability to make my voice rely this yr.”
Bruce Springsteen hit out at Donald Trump as he endorsed Democrat Ms Harris
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The 75-year-old rocker labelled Mr Trump “essentially the most harmful candidate for president in my lifetime” and added: “His disdain for the sanctity of our structure, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of legislation and the sanctity of the peaceable switch of energy ought to disqualify him from the workplace of president ever once more.”
In his video, shared on Instagram, the Boss mentioned Ms Harris and her operating mate Mr Walz had pledged a imaginative and prescient of the nation that “respects and contains everybody”.
He continued: “They usually wish to develop our economic system in a manner that advantages all, not only a few like me on high.
“That’s the imaginative and prescient of America I’ve been persistently writing about for 55 years.”
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Billie Eilish and Finneas hailed Ms Harris in a video interview in September
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In a joint video for Nationwide Voter Registration Day in September, the Grammy and Oscar-winning brother-sister duo urged their followers to vote for Ms Harris.
They hailed her for enhancing entry to reproductive care and denounced “extremists” on the opposing aspect as a risk to democracy.
Musician John Legend has gained 12 Grammys
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Musician John Legend carried out in Chicago through the Democratic Nationwide Conference (DNC) in August and is a vocal supporter of the Democrats and Ms Harris.
In a prolonged social media publish, Legend wrote: “I am so able to work to assist unite the pro-democracy coalition to reject Trump’s authoritarian, oppressive Challenge 2025 and elect Kamala Harris as our President.”
The 12-time Grammy Award-winner added: “She’s prepared for this combat and I am excited to assist her in any manner I can.”
He has additionally mentioned that his eldest daughter Luna seems as much as Ms Harris. Legend informed the Hollywood Reporter: “[Luna] is so excited to see somebody who’s black and Asian like she is, [and] a girl like she is — so she’s [Kamala] like, ‘That is me’ up there.”
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, recognized professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper
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Rapper Megan Thee Stallion carried out at Ms Harris’s marketing campaign rally in Atlanta in July and has persistently supported her.
She has featured Ms Harris on her social media and inspired ladies to vote for the Democratic hopeful.
“Kamala mentioned she desires a ceasefire, Kamala mentioned she helps ladies’s rights. And he or she mentioned she’s bored with these high-ass gasoline costs … It’s Hotties for Harris, goddammit,” she mentioned.
Former US president Barack Obama and his spouse and ex-first girl Michelle Obama after she launched him on the second day of the Democratic Nationwide Conference
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Barack and Michelle Obama have additionally switched their assist from President Joe Biden to Ms Harris. Mr Obama gave an impassioned speech on day two of the DNC on August 20, urging voters to again Ms Harris within the upcoming election.
“On this new economic system, we want a president who truly cares concerning the thousands and thousands of individuals all throughout this nation who get up day by day to do the important, usually thankless work to take care of our sick and clear our streets and ship our packages – and get up for his or her proper to discount for higher wages and dealing situations,” Mr Obama mentioned. “Kamala will probably be that president.”
Actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts with Joe Biden and Barack Obama
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Earlier than Ms Harris acquired the get together’s nomination, actor George Clooney penned an op-ed wherein he implored Mr Biden to step down and permit another person to run for the presidency. Not lengthy after this, Mr Biden confirmed his departure and all eyes turned to the chance of Ms Harris assuming the function.
Clooney praised Mr Biden and voiced his assist for Ms Harris as she launched into her marketing campaign.
“President Biden has proven what true management is,” he mentioned in July. “He’s saving democracy as soon as once more. We’re all so excited to do no matter we will to assist Vice President Harris in her historic quest.”
Ariana Grande is famous for her four-octave vocal vary
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Whereas singer-songwriter Grande hasn’t been too open about her political opinions, she has supported Democratic causes up to now.
When Mr Biden confirmed he wasn’t looking for re-election, Grande re-shared his message of endorsement on social media in obvious assist.
The publish learn: “As we speak I wish to supply my full assist and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our get together this yr. Democrats – it’s time to return collectively and beat Trump. Let’s do that.”
Charlotte Emma Aitchison, recognized professionally as Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter
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British pop icon Chari XCX took to social media after Ms Harris introduced her presidential bid, writing a publish that captured the essence of the Democrats’ marketing campaign.
“Kamala IS brat,” the singer mentioned in obvious assist for Ms Harris.
Ms Harris’s marketing campaign then modified the color of its social media background to brat inexperienced, apparently acknowledging the star’s endorsement and message.
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A number of different stars have voiced their assist for Ms Harris.
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