Celebrities celebrated former Vice President Joe Biden’s announcement Tuesday that she elected the Democratic opponent in the primaries, Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) as a vice-presidential candidate, making her the first black woman and the first woman in South Asia to appear on the presidential price ticket of a primary political party.
Singer John Legend tweeted his congratulations and said he is “eager to vote for the Biden-Harris price ticket to begin the difficult paintings of recovering from this nightmare presidency and building an even bigger future.”
Actress Mindy Kaling tweeted it was an exciting day for the whole country and “especially for my black and Indian sisters,” many of whom would possibly have no idea that someone who would “look like us” would do their job, adding that she “filled with hope and enthusiasm.”
Actress Elizabeth Banks tweeted her congratulations to Harris and included a GIF of herself “Woo!”
Singer Pink retwed a message congratulating Harris for being the third and the first black man to be named vice president and added, “True tears of joy here at the Hart house.”
Actress and singer Mandy Moore tweeted: “I look forward to voting for Biden/Harris 2020!”
Actress Whoopi Goldberg tweeted, “Let’s take care of her and make sure she’s her because she’s a career without frills and she’s ready,” adding, “Come on Kamala!!.
Model Chrissy Teigen tweeted her enthusiasm for selection and enthusiasm for voting.
Actress Sharon Stone tweeted, “I’m very happy for you and relieved and excited about our country.”
Basketball LeBron James tweeted, “I love watching and supporting it,” adding that he likes Harris.
Singer Lance Bass called Harris “the best vice president” in a tweet and noted that she is “hard and with a huge heart.”
Comedian Rachel Dratch tweeted a GIF of actress Maya Rudolph Harris on SNL and wrote, “I’m excited for many reasons!”
Maya Rudolph, who plays Harris on SNL, reacted to the news on an Entertainment Weekly panel and said she would be very happy to reprise the role.
Actor John Cusack tweeted a video of Trump’s reaction to the news, in which Harris is a “bad boy.”
Actress Debra Messing tweeted, “Kamala Harris will remain in the history books,” adding, “She’s the first black woman and the first woman of color to sign up for a primary presidential price ticket in the United States.”
Actress Sarah Paulson and comedian Amy Schumer tweeted, “Sexist and racist political attacks on @kamalaharris have already begun,” adding, “Let’s call for the media to exclude those ignorant attacks and bad religions from their 2020 election coverage.”
Actress Viola Davis tweeted, “Happy Birthday, Expensive Viola,” adding, “I’m tied up !!!.”
Actress Kerry Washington tweeted, “Overwhelmed by this historic moment,” adding, “My center is rising for all the young people who see themselves in it and who will dream big about it.
Director Spike Lee wrote in an Instagram post, “IT’S NATION TIME,” adding, “Sign up to vote and vote.”
Actress Jessica Biel wrote in an Instagram post: “What a historic moment for color, little women with big dreams and moms around the world.”
Singer Cher tweeted, “It’s A BIG DAY FOR AMERICA.”
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played a vice president in Veep, tweeted, “I don’t have a joke to tweet,” adding, “Just excited.”
Comedian Wanda Sykes tweeted, “YES!”
Comedian Chris Redd tweeted, “Yes, Trump, the nickname you and your modeling organization are making paintings for Kamala Harris, it’s better that it works WELL!”
Singer Toni Braxton tweeted, “Congratulations to Kamala,” adding, “Make history!”
Comedian Samantha Bee tweeted, “Let Her Rule” and a GIF of Harris in confetti.
Actress America Ferrera posted a photo with Harris on Instagram and wrote, “I’m going to have this smart leader like hell, incredibly competent in the 2020 ticket.”
Actress Marissa Fumero tweeted, “I can’t wait for that first vice president debate.”
Podcast host Jemele Hill tweeted, “It’s historic,” adding that variety is “just a continuation of the black walk in its possession.”
Actress Rita Moreno tweeted: “Very proud and very excited about the appointment of Kamala Harris through our long-term president, Joe Biden!
Journalist Gretchen Carlson tweeted: “No more gender stereotypes about female candidates because an army says #WeHaveHerBack.”
Actress Lynda Carter tweeted, “This is a time for each and every American who dares to dream of a wonderful long road for our wonderful Republic.”
Actor Tony Goldwyn, who plays a president in Scandal, tweeted, “Congratulations @KamalaHarris to do it again!”
Actor Josh Gad tweeted: “I cry with joy!”
Comedian Randy Rainbow tweeted: “Breaking: Donald Trump will soon announce which of Kamala’s ethnic groups he plans to offend with the nickname.”
Actor Bradley Whitford tweeted: “I think Pence dressed in floating arms when he debated Kamala.”
Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson tweeted “Bombed,” “I love you @KamalaHarris.”
Actor Ben Platt tweeted: “I love how neither of us is very nice!”
Biden’s announcement comes months after he pledged to choose a woman to put him on the Democratic list. Harris is now the third female vice-presidential candidate for a primary political party, after Geraldine Ferraro, who was Democrat Walter Mondale’s vice-court in 1984, and Sarah Palin, who was the vice presidency of Republican John McCain in 2008.
“I have the wonderful honor of announcing that I have selected @KamalaHarris, an intrepid fighter of the little boy and one of the country’s officials, as a vice-presidential candidate,” Biden tweeted.
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