Kamala Harris’ Heavyweight A-List Backers Revealed: The Star Wars Icon, Actors, Comics and Directors Desperate for VP to Beat Trump

After Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to step up as the Democratic party’s nominee. Celebrities have since expressed their love and support for Harris, including Aaron Sorkin.

The West Wing creator chose to back Harris after Biden’s decision to step aside.

He wrote on X: “I take it all back. Harris for America!” The post was a reference to his essay in The New York Times in which he proposed Mitt Romney to become the Democratic Party's candidate.

Ariana Grande subtly voiced her support by reposting Biden's endorsement of Harris on her Instagram Stories. She also urged fans to participate in the upcoming 2024 presidential election by adding a voter registration link to the post.

While Barack Obama initially did not side with Biden over his endorsement of the vice president, the former U.S. president officially supported Harris in an emotional phone call on July 26.

He told Harris: “Michelle [Obama] and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office.”

In her endorsement statement to The New York Times, Barbra Streisand expressed her excitement to support Harris as she will “work to restore women’s reproductive freedom and continue with the accomplishments begun in the Biden-Harris administration”.

Streisand shared a similar statement on X, which she posted after Biden dropped out of the election.

She wrote: “Kamala Harris will continue Joe Biden’s work and will be a great president."

In a July 24 Instagram post, Busy Philipps showed her support for Harris by promoting the campaign Answer the Call. It aims “to organize, galvanize and mobilize white women to show up with their human, social and financial capital in the name of electing VP Kamala Harris America’s next – and first woman – president”.

Charli XCX took her endorsement to the next level while referencing her album, Brat.

She wrote in a July 21 tweet: “Kamala IS brat.”

Christie Brinkley reacted to Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, sharing on her Instagram that "sometimes the best man for the job is a WOMAN”.

Part of the model’s statement read: “Kamala Harris for the people! And we the people for Kamala Harris! She’s earned her stripes and she is a star.”

After shocking the public with a New York Times op-ed urging Biden to drop out of the race, George Clooney proclaimed he is Team Harris in a statement to CNN.

The 63-year-old Ticket to Paradise star said: “President Biden has shown what true leadership is. He’s saving democracy once again. We’re all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest.”

On X, Star Trek actor George Takei invited his followers to unite and support Harris in the upcoming election.

Takei said: “I want to honor President Joe Biden. He has served our nation admirably for decades, he is a decent honorable man, a hugely successful president, and a patriot. Now let us unite behind Kamala Harris and defeat Donald Trump in November!”

Jamie Lee Curtis also joined the long list of celebrities who have endorsed Harris for president.

The Freaky Friday star wrote: “I support wholeheartedly Joe Biden and his decision to step down and to endorse unreservedly Kamala Harris. SHE IS TRUSTED AND TESTED and she is a fierce advocate for women’s rights and people of color and her message is one of HOPE and UNITY for America at her time of great national divide.”

Jessica Alba uploaded a photo with Harris on Instagram alongside the caption: “I’ve been riding with you for a hot minute – excited for you to make history Kamala Harris ❤️ Let’s go 👊🏽!”

On Instagram, John Legend endorsed Harris after thanking Biden for his contributions to the U.S. throughout his term as the president.

The Ordinary People singer, 45, wrote: “She's ready for this fight and I'm excited to help her in any way I can.”

On X, Kerry Washington applauded Biden's “brave and bold” decision by dropping out of the election before backing Harris.

The Scandals actress wrote: “Make no mistake. Our fight now remains EXACTLY the same. We must do everything we can to prevent another Trump presidency and an authoritarian government.

“Kamala Harris can and will win this! I believe in her and I believe in us. Let’s go!”

During a quick interview, Kesha bashed Donald Trump’s VP pick, J.D. Vance, for calling Democrats “childless cat ladies” in 2021. The comment resurfaced after Trump announced him as his running mate.

She also supported Harris, saying: “We ride.”

Mark Hamill also threw his support behind Harris in a post on X, writing: “Vote for the candidate who will both honor & further his legacy: Kamala Harris #HamillHeartsHarris 🫶.”

In a post on Instagram, Octavia Spencer showed her love for Harris and Biden as she endorsed the vice president.

Spencer said: “The time from handwringing and teeth gnashing is over! We must save ourselves! DEMOCRATS…ASSEMBLE! #Harris2024 #SayItWithYorFullChest #ImWithHer.”

Olivia Rodrigo backed Harris by sharing a video of the vice president's speech in which she declared she would “stop Donald Trump’s extreme abortion bans”. The Vampire hitmaker previously made headlines for offering free emergency contraceptive pills at her concerts.

Rosie O'Donnell gave Harris her approval on X when she reposted Biden's announcement on Instagram.

The comedian, 62, captioned the post: “Thank u joe biden – lets go! #vote #harris #energize.”

Sheryl Lee Ralph wrote on Instagram: “When she wins, we win! @vp @kamalaharris.”

Shonda Rhimes uploaded photos of herself with Harris to support her presidential bid.

The Grey’s Anatomy creator wrote: “I stood behind her in 2016 when she ran for Senate, I was behind her when she ran as VP and I continue to stand behind her today.”

Spike Lee also let his followers know he would be backing Harris by writing on Instagram: “ONCE AGAIN A SISTA COMES TO DA RESCUE.”

Tina Knowles wrote on Instagram: “Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let's Go ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

Wanda Sykes declared Harris as her president by posting the attorney's photo alongside the caption: “Let's go!”

On her official social media pages, Yvette Nicole Brown issued her support for Harris ahead of the election.

Brown said: “I’m sure it goes without saying but I FULLY stand with (and next to 😜) my Soror, the fabulous Kamala Harris! She has my FULL endorsement for President of the United States!”

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