
As November 3 looms, many of us have already voted early. More than 22 million Americans and counting have already cast ballots in the 2020 election as of October 16, and some political analysts predict this election could have one of the highest turnout rates ever. How cool is that? So while you were busy double-checking your voter registration status (opens in new tab), making sure your mailed-in ballot (opens in new tab) was requested, and stocking up on cute voter merch (opens in new tab), some of your favorite celebrities were getting out the vote.
It's become an odd but wonderful rite of passage for stars to hit up Instagram and post a photo of them experiencing the serotonin boost that is doing your civic duty. I'm a fan of it, naturally. Someone with such a high profile using their powers for the greater good, such as sharing how people can vote and tips for filling out a mail-in ballot, screams icon status, at least to me.
Now, if you're worried if it's technically legal to take a quick little photo with your ballot and post it online, it all depends on your state. It's legally frowned upon in New York, while in California, patrons are free to snap away. (If you want to see where your state lands on the list, click here. (opens in new tab)) Ahead, check out 63 A-listers who have already hit the polls and have the selfies to prove it.
Jennifer Lopez
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Jenna Dewan
For you Evie, for you Callum, and for our future generations. I pray we bring this country healing, equality and unification once again.♥️🤍💙 Jenna Dewan (opens in new tab)
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Hillary Clinton
Just voted. Felt good. iwillvote.com Hillary Clinton (opens in new tab)
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Awkwafina
Shout out to everyone volunteering at the polls. #vote2020 AWKWAFINA (opens in new tab)
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Camila Cabello
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Drew Barrymore
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Charlize Theron
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Anne Hathaway
Spoiler alert: I voted for Kamala and Joe (and it felt goooooooooooood) #vote Anne Hathaway (opens in new tab)
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Jimmy Fallon
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Julia Roberts
💙 VOTE❤️ 15 Days to Go! #weareinthistogether #earlyvoting #challengeaccepted @ritawilson 💓 Julia Roberts (opens in new tab)
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Lena Dunham
Brie Larson
Emmy Rossum
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Ashley Benson
It felt so good to vote today #vote Ashley Benson (opens in new tab)
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Vanessa Hudgens
Done. Did. Have you? #VOTE 🙏🏽 🔮Vanessa Hudgens🔮 (opens in new tab)
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Karlie Kloss
What’s your voting plan? This was mine — signed, sealed, (notarized), and delivered ✅ #voteBLUE #scienceoverfiction Karlie Kloss (opens in new tab)
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Jennifer Lopez
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Nick Jonas
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Michelle Obama
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Kiernan Shipka
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Beyoncé
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Brittany Snow
Guess what we did earlier today? Ok, fine. I’ll give you a hint. Damn, you’re good at this game. •#inourbackyard Brittany Snow (opens in new tab)
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Madelaine Petsch
vote 🙃 Madelaine Petsch (opens in new tab)
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Demi Lovato
Mariah Carey
VOTE! 🗳️ #iwillvote #everyvotecounts #womenarevoting #yourvotematters #iamavoter #bidenharris2020 Mariah Carey (opens in new tab)
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Snoop Dogg
🗳 just voted 👊🏾🙏🏾. 🇺🇸 snoopdogg (opens in new tab)
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Natalie Portman
14 days until the election! Have you all voted yet? Tag me in your voting pics @natalieportman and swipe right for a list of early voting dates by state. Natalie Portman (opens in new tab)
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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
Lady Gaga
Category: Ballot Drop Off Realness Lady Gaga (opens in new tab)
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Jonathan Van Ness
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon
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Gigi Hadid
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Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel
We voted! ❤️ Zooey Deschanel (opens in new tab)
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Demi Moore
I voted ✔️🗳 Letting my voice be heard! This could be the most important election of our lives... Get out and vote because it matters! Our future depends on it. Demi Moore (opens in new tab)
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Lizzo
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
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Shonda Rhimes
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Selena Gomez
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Kerry Washington
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Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell
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Elizabeth Banks
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Camila Morrone
masked up ✔️ voted ✔️ @iamavoter #bidenharris2020 Camila Morrone (opens in new tab)
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Kevin Jonas
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Ashlee Simpson Ross
Get out and vote! No excuses! Ashlee Simpson Ross (opens in new tab)
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Lucy Hale
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Zoë Kravitz
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Elle Fanning
That #voteearly glow ! Elle Fanning (opens in new tab)
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Reese Witherspoon
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Joe Jonas
Challenge accepted @MichelleObama 😎 I challenge @officiallymcconaughey @wilmervalderrama and @diplo to get their #VotingSquad together. Let's get it!!!! J O E J O N A S (opens in new tab)
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Tracee Ellis Ross
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Mandy Moore
Show me your #runwaytothepolls! Text VOTE to 26797 to find out if you can vote early or vote by mail in your state! Cc: @iama Mandy Moore (opens in new tab)
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Mae Whitman
Joey King
Who has short hair now and voted today?!?! THIS GAL Joey King (opens in new tab)
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Bebe Rexha
I voted. I hope you do too. whenweallvote.org Bebe Rexha (opens in new tab)
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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
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Halle Berry
VOTE. Vote EARLY. #Vote for the presidency but also for the local officials and measures that will create the world you want to see. Halle Berry (opens in new tab)
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Salma Hayek
#ivoted #votingmatters Salma Hayek Pinault (opens in new tab)
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Yara Shahidi
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Busy Philipps
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Will Ferrell
Thank you #willferrell for joining us for #runwaytothepolls today! Text VOTE to 26797 to find out if you can vote early or vote by mail in your state. I am a voter. (opens in new tab)
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Cobie Smulders
Done. Boom. Have you yet? Feels good. 🇺🇸 @iamavoter @joebiden @kamalaharris Cobie Smulders (opens in new tab)
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Laura Dern
So proudly cast my ballot today!! Be sure to vote the way YOU see it!! Thank you @linguafrancanyc ✅✅ Laura Dern (opens in new tab)
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