Michelle Obama, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish are among the celebrities reacting to Donald Trump's presidential win.
On November 6, the Republican candidate, a convicted felon who has four legal challenges facing him, was officially declared the winner of the 2024 presidential race, after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
Following the news, social media lit up with messages from stars both supporting Trump and expressing their upset at Harris' loss.
Leading the messages was rapper Cardi B, who posted a video before the final count. "I just hope [Harris] knows no matter what happens tonight, millions of people are proud of her. Women around the world are proud of her. Women of color are proud of her," she said on Snapchat.
© GettyAriana Grande also took to social media to share a message of support to fans that read: "Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today."
Michelle, the former First Lady, and husband Barack Obama posted an emotional statement, which read, in part: "This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues. But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power.
"But progress requires us to extend good faith and grace – even to people with whom we deeply disagree. That’s how we’ve come this far, and it’s how we’ll keep building a country that is more fair and more just, more equal and more free."
Riverdale's Lili Reinhart, addressed the claims of sexual assault levied against the president: "I cannot fathom the feeling of the women who came forward about their sexual assault at the hands of Trump," she wrote.
"Seeing millions of people vote for their abuser. My heart absolutely breaks for these women. I believe you, and I am so sorry."
© Jacopo RauleMusic producer Jack Antonoff wrote: "To my people... we lift and take care of each other. We are not moved by [expletive]. When we’re afraid we lean on each other. Right now we are going to do exactly that. We are going to be there for each other."
Billie Eilish simply wrote, "it’s a war on women," referencing the abortion bans and proposed healthcare restrictions for women across the country.
© PG/Bauer-GriffinBoxer and internet personality Jake Paul, who endorsed Trump, called the Republican party's win "a massive step in the right direction to heal the major issues going on in the world currently."
Kelsey Grammer, Hulk Hogan, Elon Musk, Zachary Levi and podcaster Joe Rogan have been standing in Donald's corner throughout the race.
They reacted to the win with Joe writing on X: “WHOLE. LEE. [expletive],” and the Tesla CEO posted a photo of himself with a kitchen sink in the Oval Office. It was a callback to when he entered his new Twitter office.
“Let that sink in,” he wrote.
© Photo: Getty ImagesBette Midler shared a quote from the late US journalist and satirist H. L. Mencken: “On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”
Piers Morgan simply wrote: "I had a feeling," alongside a video of him predicting Trump's win.
Jamie Lee Curtis was quick to weigh in with a lengthy message that began: "So the results are in," she wrote. "Many will be celebrating, possibly even gloating over their victory. Many will be stunned and sad with the terrible feelings of the loss. That is the same result despite who wins because that's what America and democracy looks like. Has always looked like."
Jamie — who supported Harris — added that while it "means a sure return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian time," "what it really means is that we wake up and fight."
She concluded: "Be gentle with people today. Be gentle with yourself today. Feel your feelings today but most of all.....Be an American today."
One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush expressed her view by writing: "Great job giving the MAGA gang more power, America. Wonder how many folks are seeing this and STILL saying ‘But but but at least he’s not a Black woman!’ in the privacy of their homes tonight. My heart is broken."
© GettyChristina Applegate was also exasperated when she asked: “Why? Give me your reasons why????? My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why?And if you disagree , please unfollow me.” She continued in a separate post: “Please unfollow me if you voted against female rights. Against disability rights. Yeah that. Unfollow me because what you did is unreal. Don’t want followers like this. So yeah. Done.”
British comedian Russell Brand is a Trump supporter and kept his message simple. "DONALD TRUMP WON," he wrote as he was inundated with comments from fellow supporters rejoicing.
