Hollywood celebrities along with famous sports stars and singers tweeted their approval at Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s pick of California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election.
The history-making pick will see Harris become the first Black woman and first Asian American on any major-party ticket.
LeBron James and Taylor Swift were among the big names taking to Twitter to voice their approval of Biden’s choice for November.
‘Love to see and support it!’ the Los Angeles Lakers forward said, tweeting a series of clapping emojis.
Taylor Swift simply tweeted ‘YES’ to Harris’ own announcement on Twitter earlier in the day.
Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James tweeted his support for the the vice presidential pick
Taylor Swift’s response was short and sweet as she endorsed Harris’ VP run on the 2020 ticket
Singer John Legend said he hoped that the Biden-Harris ticket would ‘enable people to recover from this nightmare presidency’
‘JoeBiden can unify the American people because he’s spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he’ll build an America that lives up to our ideals. I’m honored to join him as our party’s nominee for Vice President, and do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief,’ the California senator wrote.
Singer John Legend tweeted, ‘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.’
His wife, Chrissy Teigen backed her husband. ‘F*** yes. excited to vote!! still amazed Election Day isn’t a national holiday. it needs to be celebrated, with a post vote bar crawl,’ she wrote.
Maya Rudolph, was nominated for an Emmy for impersonating Harris on the comedy sketch show and could very likely be in for a lot more work with Harris’ pick as VP
New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff tweeted an amusing gif of Rudolph in her role
Harris’s frequent impersonator on Saturday Night Live, Maya Rudolph, reacted to the news in an interview and Zoom call with Entertainment Weekly.
‘Oh, s***,’ Rudolph she said upon hearing the news.
‘I love going to the show. Any excuse I can get, I love. I just didn’t really anticipate traveling during a pandemic, but if there’s anyone that can work it out I’m sure Lorne Michaels has some sort of invisible helicopter that can get me there,’ she joked.
Rudolph, was nominated for an Emmy for impersonating Harris on the comedy sketch show.
‘I’m just as surprised as you are, guys.’ She said, ‘That’s spicy.’
‘Somebody’s gonna be very busy now,’ said comedienne Wanda Sykes, who was also on the Zoom call.
Dave Itzkoff, a culture reporter for The New York Times, posted an amusing gif animation of Rudolph.
Back on Twitter, talk show host Whoopi Goldberg tweeted, ‘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!!’
Goldberg’s co-host on The View, Sunny Hostin, echoed her enthusiasm: ‘This is a winning ticket,’ she tweeted.
Talk show host Whoopi Goldberg tweeted her support enthusiastically for Harris
Actor George Takei is hopeful that Harris being on the ticket could be a winning combination
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell tweeted a photo of Harris and Biden with the caption: ‘AMEN!!’
The View Co-host Sunny Hostin was confident that the Biden-Harris tie-up would see success
Actress Sarah Paulson demanded for all sexist and racist political attacks on Harris to stop
TV Host Karamo Brown tweeted his approval in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon
Actress Deborah Messing wrote: ‘BREAKING NEWS: Joe Biden has chosen KAMALA HARRIS as his running mate. And . I. AM. ALL FOR IT!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited!!!!!!!!! @KamalaHarris.’
TV Host Karamo Brown tweeted his approval: ‘So excited that @SenKamalaHarris is the VP pick! I’m ready to do all I can to ensure a #BidenHarris2020 victory in November!’
Actress Sarah Paulson voiced her concern over some of the hatred that Harris would now likely receive as a result of her position. ‘The sexist and racist political attacks on @kamalaharris have already begun. Let’s demand that the media keep these ignorant, bad-faith attacks out of their 2020 election coverage. Let her know: #WeHaveHerBack,’ she wrote.
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt joked, ‘Not cool, Joe. You know Pence can’t be alone onstage to debate Harris. Why put that poor, frail flower through all this angst?’
Actress Sharon Stone wrote, ‘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!’
Actress Halle Berry made reference to Harris’ ethnicity and family background
Rob Reiner tweeted his approval of Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick
Actress Debra Messing used capital letters in her response to show her excitement
Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner said, ‘Finally a Presidential ticket that looks like America!! Now we all go to work to restore the soul of our Nation. VOTE!!!!’
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell tweeted a photo of Harris and Biden with the caption: ‘AMEN!!’
Actress Halle Berry made reference to Harris’ ethnicity and family background. ‘History has been made! Congratulations to @KamalaHarris , daughter to Jamaican & Indian parents, and the first woman of color on a major party’s presidential ticket!! #KamalaHarrisForVP,’ she tweeted.
Singer Lance Bass plugged his own podcast while congratulating Harris: ‘This is great news!! I can tell you from personal experience that @KamalaHarris is one incredible person. Tough and with a huge heart. She would make the perfect VP! And herstory as the first woman. Excited for our upcoming interview on @thedailypopcast!’ said Lance Bass.
Singer Pink made an emotional tweet. ‘Real actual tears of joy over here in the Hart household.’
Singer-songwriter Mandy Moore cheered Harris on: ‘Kamala!!! I can’t wait to vote for Biden/Harris 2020!!!
Singers Lance Bass, Pink and Mandy Moore were all extremely excited at the announcement