Celebrity Reactions to Kamala Harris VP Announcement

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published 12 August 2020

On Tuesday, Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his running mate on the Democratic ticket. With the vice presidential nomination, Harris has become the first Black woman and first South Asian woman ever on a major political party's presidential ticket.

"I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants -- as my running mate," Biden tweeted. "Back when Kamala was Attorney General, she worked closely with Beau. I watched as they took on the big banks, lifted up working people, and protected women and kids from abuse. I was proud then, and I'm proud now to have her as my partner in this campaign."

Within minutes Twitter and Instagram lit up with excitement, as politicians, singers, actors, athletes and more celebrities reacted to the news and publicly congratulated the California senator.

"Very happy for our friend and Senator and future Vice-President, @KamalaHarris, and very much looking forward to voting for the Biden-Harris ticket to begin the difficult work of recovering from this nightmare presidency and building an even better future," John Legend tweeted.

While actress/writer/showrunner Mindy Kaling shared several emotional social media posts about what it meant to her for a woman of color to be on a presidential ticket. (It's been suggested previously that Kaling even named characters on her Netflix show Never Have I Ever after Harris.)

"Was there ever more of an exciting day? For our entire country of course, but especially for my Black and Indian sisters, many of us who have gone our entire lives thinking that someone who looks like us may never hold high office? We work so hard and contribute to the fabric of our lives in America, & now to see @SenKamalaHarris rise to the top like this? It’s thrilling!! I am filled with hope and excitement. Thank you @JoeBiden. Let’s do this!⁣@meenaharris @mayaharris_@RohiniKos #sisterhood #letsdothis #bidenharris2020" she penned.

Former President Barack Obama also congratulated Harris on Twitter, writing, "This is a good day for our country."

I’ve known Senator @KamalaHarris for a long time. She is more than prepared for the job. She’s spent her career defending our Constitution and fighting for folks who need a fair shake. This is a good day for our country. Now let’s go win this thing. pic.twitter.com/duJhFhWp6gAugust 11, 2020

Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also took to Twitter to praise Harris.

"I'm thrilled to welcome @KamalaHarris to a historic Democratic ticket. She's already proven herself to be an incredible public servant and leader. And I know she’ll be a strong partner to @JoeBiden. Please join me in having her back and getting her elected," Clinton wrote.

See more celebrity reactions to Biden's VP pick below.

Very happy for our friend and Senator and future Vice-President, @KamalaHarris, and very much looking forward to voting for the Biden-Harris ticket to begin the difficult work of recovering from this nightmare presidency and building an even better future.August 11, 2020

Congrats @KamalaHarris #BidenHarris2020 pic.twitter.com/GO1c8F7u8QAugust 11, 2020

This is a terrific choice! @KamalaHarris will be a great partner and she and @JoeBiden make a strong team.August 11, 2020

Real actual tears of joy over here in the Hart household https://t.co/FuwDcuWOteAugust 11, 2020

Ready to work! Let’s go @DrBiden! https://t.co/mY4lJhElbbAugust 11, 2020

Kamala!!! I can’t wait to vote for Biden/Harris 2020!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼August 11, 2020

I'm thrilled to welcome @KamalaHarris to a historic Democratic ticket. She's already proven herself to be an incredible public servant and leader. And I know she’ll be a strong partner to @JoeBiden. Please join me in having her back and getting her elected. pic.twitter.com/cmtOO8GqqvAugust 11, 2020

(1/2) Was there ever more of an exciting day? For our entire country of course, but especially for my Black and Indian sisters, many of us who have gone our entire lives thinking that someone who looks like us may never hold high office? We work so hard and contribute to the pic.twitter.com/LpG0DvsGuTAugust 11, 2020

(2/2) fabric of our lives in America, & now to see @SenKamalaHarris rise to the top like this? It’s thrilling!! I am filled with hope and excitement. Thank you @JoeBiden. Let’s do this!⁣ @meenaharris @mayaharris_ @RohiniKos ⁣#sisterhood #letsdothis #bidenharris2020⁣August 11, 2020

Sen.KamalaHarris this is a great moment. Let’s take care of her and make sure we are supportive of her because this is a no nonsense race and she is ready. Go Kamala!!August 11, 2020

Kamala Harris is a great choice. She will be a formidable vice president and, hopefully, president.August 11, 2020

fuck yes. excited to vote!! still amazed Election Day isn't a national holiday. it needs to be celebrated, with a post vote bar crawl.August 11, 2020

Congratulations @KamalaHarris. I am thrilled for you and relieved and excited for our country. God Bless America! PS I knew it would be you, because @JoeBiden respects those who confront him with dignity. Bravo! To both of you! #leadership #teamworkisdreamwork #BidenHarris2020August 11, 2020

👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🙌🏾✊🏾Congrats and well deserved Sen. Kamala Harris!! Love to see and support it! Appreciate you JB https://t.co/OErXQ5TqQLAugust 11, 2020

Thank you for not Tim Kaining this. https://t.co/pUe8sBsfbnAugust 11, 2020

Senator Kamala Harris : MVP(Madame Vice President) Get used to the sound of that, everyone! https://t.co/FZZwOt8no2August 11, 2020

I’m excited for many reasons!!#BidenHarris2020 https://t.co/ADv6hJ7DGhAugust 11, 2020

Kamala Harris will go down in the history books. She is the first Black woman and first woman of color to join to a major party presidential ticket in the US. She tweeted, “joebiden can unify the American people… https://t.co/eElwQmy02BAugust 11, 2020

Overwhelmed by this historic moment. @KamalaHarris is the first Black woman & first Asian-American/Indian to be a VP nominee of major party. My heart is soaring for all the kids out there who see themselves in her and will dream bigger because of this. #KamalaHarrisForVPAugust 11, 2020

@KamalaHarris @JoeBiden I’m thrilled! I have no joke to tweet. Simply thrilled. Let’s do this!August 11, 2020

YES https://t.co/FuxljfhgZPAugust 11, 2020

pic.twitter.com/nrwYTExjnUAugust 11, 2020

Congratulations to @KamalaHarris, who will make history as our next Vice President. She understands what it takes to stand up for working people, fight for health care for all, and take down the most corrupt administration in history. Let’s get to work and win.August 11, 2020

I have joy in my heart and a tear in my eye.August 11, 2020

Get you a campaign surrogate who looks at you the way I look at Senator @kamalaharris 😍 Here’s a little slideshow of me professing my admiration and adoration for her. Madame (soon to be) Vice President, it is an… https://t.co/O1q8IjAgvaAugust 12, 2020

YES @KamalaHarris! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾#WhenWeAllVote #Vote2020 pic.twitter.com/iOU3duBAcAAugust 11, 2020

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