Some celebrities have expressed their opinion on the US presidential race in various ways, and some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood are hoping their support will make a difference in November.
Beyoncé, whose song “Freedom” has been used by Harris’ campaign throughout the election, will join the Democratic candidate at a rally in Houston this Friday along with her mother, Tina Knowles, and Willie Nelson, the Washington reported. Post and other media Thursday morning.
Actor Mel Gibson hinted at voting for Donald Trump in a new video posted by TMZ, in which he said Harris has a “miserable record” and “the intelligence of a fence post.”
For his part, Leonardo DiCaprio showed this Friday his support for Democratic candidate Harris in the elections and criticized his Republican rival for ignoring the climate crisis.
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Singer-songwriter James Taylor performed “You’ve Got A Friend” at a rally with Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz in the key state of North Carolina on Thursday, after previously endorsing Harris’ ticket (Taylor was also scheduled to perform at the Democratic National Convention, but their performance was canceled when the schedule was adjusted).
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker posted a photo on Instagram of herself hanging a Harris/Walz sign in the window of her home, along with a long list of reasons why she would vote for them; He also included a reference to his “And Just Like That” character Carrie Bradshaw, saying that a vote for Harris is what “a certain childless woman I play on television” would want.
Grammy-winning rapper Eminem introduced Barack Obama at a Harris rally in Detroit on Tuesday night, a potentially important endorsement for the Democrat as polls indicate a tight race in Michigan.
Former NASCAR star Danica Patrick, 42, told Fox News that she has never voted in a presidential election before, but this year she will go to the polls to support Donald Trump, whom she called the “rational and reasonable choice.” ”
Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris in an Instagram post minutes after a debate between Harris and Trump ended.
She is accompanied by musicians such as Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Brittney Spencer, Margo Price, Cher, the hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse, Marc Anthony, Lizzo, Usher, Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Cardi B, Kesha, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, Chappell Roan, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, along with Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles.
Artists Charli XCX and Beyoncé have not made explicit endorsements, but have shown their support for Harris, the latter allowing her song “Freedom” to be used in the campaign.
The Mexican groups Maná and Los Tigres del Norte will join Kamala next week in the key states of Nevada and Arizona, as part of the events scheduled to motivate the Latino vote.
A host of actors have also offered their support, including Whoopi Goldberg, George Clooney, Barbra Streisand, Rosie O’Donnell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Nixon, Mindy Kaling, Tony Goldwyn, Kerry Washington, Nick Offerman, Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller , Kathy Griffin, John Stamos, Ed Helms, Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, Matt Damon, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aubrey Plaza, Jennifer Aniston, Mel Brooks, Lynda Carter, LeVar Burton, Anthony Rapp, Misha Collins, Mark Hamill, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lawrence, Fran Drescher, Bryan Cranston and Anne Hathaway.
Directors Ken Burns and Spike Lee, “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin and television host and producer Andy Cohen have also expressed support for Harris.
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Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, as well as former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have also shown their support for Harris. Former President Jimmy Carter, now 100, told his son he was trying to make it to his birthday so he could cast his vote for Kamala Harris.
Billionaires Mark Cuban and Bill Gates have supported the Harris/Walz ticket, and other billionaires who support Harris include Laurene Powell Jobs, Arthur Blank, Michael Bloomberg, John Pritzker, Sheryl Sandberg, Eric Schmidt, Steven Spielberg, John Fish, Reed Hastings, Theodore Leonsis, Christy Walton, Elaine Wynn, Melinda French Gates, and Sean Parker.
Others who have said they will vote for Harris include Republican political commentator Ana Navarro, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, billionaire fashion designer Tory Burch, Martha Stewart, scientist Bill Nye, former Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera and former member of the Trump administration and “The Apprentice” contestant Omarosa Manigault Newman.
What other celebrities have supported Trump?
UFC president and personality Dana White endorsed Trump on stage at the Republican National Convention. Actors Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight, Rosanne Barr and Zachary Levi also expressed their support.
Musicians Kid Rock, Amber Rose, Chris Janson, Jason Aldean, reggaeton star Nicky Jam and Azealia Banks have all supported Trump, and 50 Cent responded to the former president’s assassination attempt by putting Trump’s face on his album cover. Get Rich or Die Tryin’” (it’s hard to call the response an official endorsement; he appeared to support the president in 2020 before apparently backtracking).
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said in January that voting for Trump over Biden was a “no-brainer” and that he also has the support of Joe Germanotta, a New York City restaurant owner and father of the pop star Lady Gaga. Author and financial guru Dave Ramsey said he will vote for Trump.
Public-facing billionaires like Elon Musk and Steve Wynn have also supported the former president, and his donors include billionaires Bill Ackman, Marc Andreesen, Dan Snyder, Linda McMahon, Diane Hendricks, Miriam Adelson, Kelcy Warren, Timothy Dunn, Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, Phil Ruffin, Jeff Sprecher and Kelly Loeffler, Jimmy John Liautaud, Geoffrey Palmer, Bernard Marcus, Robert “Woody” Johnson, Kenny Troutt, George Bishop, J. Joe Ricketts, Andrew Beal, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Don Ahern , Roger Penske, Richard Kurtz, Antonio Gracias and Douglas Leone.
Trump thanked Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, for “defending him” after she lashed out at social media users who criticized her for liking several pro-Trump posts last month. past (Mahomes has not formally endorsed any candidate).
Which athletes have supported Trump?
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, boxing legend Mike Tyson, former New York Giants players Lawrence Taylor and Ottis “OJ” Anderson and boxing promoter Don King have supported Trump. Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace appeared alongside him at a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Which athletes have supported Harris?
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr endorsed Harris at the Democratic National Convention and Warriors star Steph Curry said she was the “easy choice.”
A campaign called Athletes for Harris launched in September with the endorsement of 15 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and co-chairs of Athletes for Harris include former NBA star and billionaire Magic Johnson, Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker, women’s basketball legend Dawn Staley, tennis legend Billie Jean King, retired soccer player Ali Krieger, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers and NBA guard Chris “CP3” Paul. The WNBA team Seattle Storm also endorsed Harris, as did former Steelers Jerome Bettis and “Mean” Joe Greene, as well as Franco Harris’ son, endorsed Harris for president.
Surprising fact
Former KKK leader David Duke said on his radio show that he supported Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, for president. He called her the “only candidate who speaks clearly against the war in the Middle East.”
Stein said he rejected the support, calling Duke a “racist troll” and a “white supremacist.” Duke supported Trump for president in 2020 and 2016.
This article was originally published by Forbes US
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