Taylor Swift, Barack Obama, Bill Gates and more: 9 celebrities supporting Kamala Harris during US election

The United States is gearing up for its elections on November 5 and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris thinks America is ‘absolutely ready’ to elect its first woman president. While she stands against the former US president Donald Trump this year, check out the list of 11 prominent celebrities who are endorsing Harris as the upcoming President of the US.

List of celebrities endorsing Kamala Harris

1. Taylor Swift

The global music sensation didn’t even spare a minute to support Kamala Harris in an Instagram post soon after the politician engaged in a September debate with Trump. Reasoning why she would be casting her vote for Kamala, Taylor noted, “(Kamala) fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate Tim Walz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”

2. Katy Perry

Katy Perry who has always been an open supporter of the democrats has been endorsing Kamala Harris largely with her song, ‘Woman’s World’. Even during Joe Biden’s July withdrawal, Perry had mouthed at the camera humming, “It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be living in it.” The singer leaves no stone unturned to voice her support whenever there’s a cue flying about Harris.

3. Ariana Grande

Grande is someone who usually avoids sharing her political inclination publicly took to her Instagram story and shared Joe Biden’s endorsement post for Kamala. The viral post read, “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats – it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”

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4. Bill Gates

One of the richest men in the world, Gates continues his streak of sitting on the sidelines of politics and not supporting anyone publicly. However, it was recently revealed that he donated about $50 million to a nonprofit organization supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential run and privately admitted his endorsement for the Democrats.

5. Barack Obama

The 44th US President Barack Obama recently publicly mocked Donald Trump and called him ‘loonier’ than how he was in 2016. He urged early voting and said, “We know this election is going to be tight. It's going to be tight here in Wisconsin, it's going to be tight all across our country.” He’s a voice that the world listens and his support might surely act as a strong force supporting Kamala Harris.

6. Eminem

During his recent campaign event in Detroit, the chartbuster rapper openly supported Harris underlining how the politician ‘supports a future’ for the US. "I don't think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution of what people will do if you make your opinion known. I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld," Eminem shared.

7. Usher

The seasoned songwriter was recently in Georgia when he supported Kamala Harris because he thinks “she fights for everyone's rights and freedom” and her vision looks out for all citizens, supports small businesses, invests in health and communities, and provides opportunities for advancement. "We have the chance to choose a new generation of leadership. I’m here to support the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris," he said it out loud.

8. John Legend

This legendary Grammy winner was one of the first few people to support Kamala Harris openly. On July 22, he took to his X handle and shared a lengthy statement urging the American public to “elect Kamala Harris as our president”. He added, that she was “ready for this fight and I’m excited to help her in any way I can”.

9. Shonda Rhimes

The popular American television producer and screenwriter took to her Instagram and shared a throwback photo of her with Kamala. In a July 22 post this year, Shonda 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. ?? @kamalaharris."

Other Hollywood stars like Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, Jane Fonda, Jamie Lee Curtis, Olivia Rodrigo, Barbra Streisand, Spike Lee, Cardi B, and Kesha are also supporting Kamala publicly.

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