Celebrities have been a big part of the 2020 election, with many influential A-listers acting as surrogates for the Democratic ticket and urging their fanbase (opens in new tab) to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. So when the pair were confirmed as the President and Vice President-Elect on November 7, celebrities took to social media to celebrate the big win, commend Biden and Harris for their work, and share hopeful messages about the days ahead.
Several big names like Jordan Peele and Padma Lakshmi penned funny takes about Donald Trump being fired while others like Lizzo and Rihanna looked to the work that still has to be done. Meanwhile Reese Witherspoon, Ariana Grande, and Bella Hadid shared messages of relief and excitement about Biden and Harris's win.
"@JoeBiden @KamalaHarris and the American people, you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen. nothing but love for our new Commander in Chief and the 1ST female VP elected to the White House," Gaga wrote on Twitter.
See more celebrity reactions to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win below.
pic.twitter.com/MijhlHKnkUNovember 7, 2020
Welcome back facts, truth, reason, logic and accountability!!! https://t.co/otPybk1ePhNovember 7, 2020
JOY. RELIEF. PRIDE!A NEW DAY. A NEW CHAPTER! More voices have been heard than ever before 🗳🗳🗳 A president that will work to serve all Americans, whether you voted for him or not, toward a UNITED America !! & THIS COUNTRY’S FIRST FEMALE VICE PRESIDENT ✨ pic.twitter.com/qqVPmhzp20November 7, 2020
There is so much to improve on, but until Inauguration Day we can celebrate how Democracy thrived this week. CHEERS TO JOE AND KAMALA - PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.November 7, 2020
The faces of history makers, boundary breakers, and WINNERS!! CONGRATULATIONS to you both, and mostly to the American people!! So much work to do, so much hurt to undo! Let’s GO! 💪🏿I’m so proud of you America! #VicePresident #President46 pic.twitter.com/RIxrFcKE15November 8, 2020
“Madam Vice President” is no longer a fictional character. @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/rg1fErtHGXNovember 7, 2020
Had no choice but to throw a party for 1 #comeonbostonletsparty pic.twitter.com/qvSEVip0MhNovember 7, 2020
I’m beyond thrilled that my friend @JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, are headed to restore some dignity, competence, and heart at the White House. Our country sorely needs it. pic.twitter.com/yXqQ3tYRoaNovember 7, 2020
First Black female Vice President ever in history 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 we love to see it 💙💙💙 Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarrisNovember 7, 2020
I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing.For the first time, a Black and South Asian woman has been elected Vice President of the United States. My sister has made history and blazed a trail for future generations to follow.We love you, @KamalaHarris.November 7, 2020
CRYING @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 THANK GODNovember 7, 2020
Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris! Thank you for choosing to serve your country during these challenging times. pic.twitter.com/PEEPFexKFFNovember 7, 2020
. @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris and the American people, you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen. ❤️ 🙌🙌 nothing but love for our new Commander in Chief and the 1ST female VP elected to the White House. Also, way to go PA 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/uXiMTWs6HkNovember 7, 2020
What a tremendous moment in our nation’s history ! 🇺🇸 Congrats to our new President @JoeBiden and the First Female Vice President in our history @KamalaHarris 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼November 7, 2020
Been waiting to say this since November 8, 2016 🙋🏾♀️: pic.twitter.com/8HutuAHkevNovember 7, 2020
You’re fired.November 7, 2020
Good things comes to those who wait. A new and better chapter... https://t.co/w5JpwR80CsNovember 7, 2020
We must heal. But first, we must gloat. Cc: @realDonaldTrumpNovember 7, 2020
YES MR. PRESIDENT ELECT!!! https://t.co/N3HM7M63PrNovember 7, 2020
My god it feels like I just took off a weighted blanket, unhooked my bra and taken out my extensions all at onceNovember 7, 2020
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