Spike Lee and Katy Perry are among the latest celebrities to throw support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s candidate for president.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker, 67, took to Instagram on Sunday after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race to hail Harris, saying ‘once again a sista comes to the rescue’.
Singer-songwriter Perry, 39, also hailed her support for Harris by posting a short clip of herself signing the lyrics to her new song Woman’s World just hours after news broke that Biden had endorsed Harris to replace him.
‘It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be living in it,’ she sang in the Instagram video, which she captioned: ‘that’s it. that’s the caption.’
Both Lee and Perry publicly supported Biden during his bid for the White House four years ago. The film legend urged voters to ‘be on the right side of history’ when casting their ballots in the 2020 election and Perry hailed Biden’s decision to choose Harris as his running mate, branding her ‘exactly the kind of leader with experience we desperately need right now’.
The pair’s endorsement for Harris as the Democratic nominee comes after numerous A-listers including Cardi B, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Legend, Charli XCX, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Questlove and Demi Lovato issued messages of support to Biden and Harris after the President announced that he would not pursue the nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Katy Perry (pictured on left with Kamala Harris) and Spike Lee (right) are among the latest celebrities to throw support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party ‘s candidate for president
Spike Lee took to Instagram on Sunday night to hail his support for Kamala Harris
Lee publicly criticized Donald Trump and during his re-election campaign and urged voters to ‘be on the right side of history’ when casting their ballots.
As he accepted his Oscar for best adapted screenplay for BlacKkKlansman in February 2019, Lee in his speech called on people to mobilize in the election.
‘The 2020 presidential election is around the corner,’ he said at the time.
‘Let’s all mobilize. Let’s all be on the right side of history. Make the moral choice between love versus hate. Let’s do the right thing! You know I had to get that in there.’
Trump hit back at Lee, accusing the star of taking a ‘racist hit on your President’. He also argued he had ‘done more for African Americans than almost any other Pres!’
Perry has also been vocal about her opposition to Trump, having performed at the Democratic National Convention in 2016 and announced her support for then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
Joe Biden on Sunday announced his decision to decline the Democratic Party’s nomination and offered his endorsement to his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris (pictured)
Singer-songwriter Perry, 39, also hailed her support for Harris by posting a short clip of herself signing the lyrics to her new song Woman’s World just hours after news broke that Biden had endorsed Harris to replace him
‘It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be living in it,’ she sang in the Instagram video, which she captioned: ‘that’s it. that’s the caption’
During the 2020 election, after Biden announced he had chose then-Senator Harris she praised his selection by posting several photos of herself with Harris.
‘I’ve had the privilege of getting to know @kamalaharris over the years and @joebiden choosing her as his running mate is already a testament to his decision making: Kamala is exactly the kind of leader WITH experience we desperately need right now,’ Perry wrote on Instagram in August 2020.
‘She’s the type of person willing to put in the WORK to make our country better. Less than 3 months until Election Day. LET’S DO THIS YA’LL.’
Following the election, Perry also sparked backlash online when she revealed that she reached out for family members who voted for Trump to tell them that although she did ‘not agree’ with their decision that ‘I love them and am here for them’.
Lee and Perry’s tributes to Harris on Sunday night follow a slew of online support from Hollywood A-listers.
During the 2020 election, Katy Perry hailed Joe Biden’s decision to choose Kamala Harris as his running mate, branding her ‘exactly the kind of leader with experience we desperately need right now’. She is pictured with Harris in a photo shared to her Instagram in 2020
Katy Perry is pictured at the White House with then-vice president Joe Biden in 2014
Lee publicly criticized Donald Trump and during his re-election campaign and urged voters to ‘be on the right side of history’ when casting their ballots. As he accepted his Oscar for best adapted screenplay for BlacKkKlansman in February 2019, (pictured) Lee in his speech called on people to mobilize in the election
Trump hit back at Lee, accusing the star of taking a ‘racist hit on your President’. He also argued he had ‘done more for African Americans than almost any other Pres!’
Rapper Cardi B, 31, pointed to a previous statement she made about Harris being the best candidate, saying, ‘I TOLD YALL !!!!!!!!! Stop playing with me !!!!!!
‘AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP FCKIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!!’
In response to a user who said of Biden, ‘Maybe he watched your video,’ Cardi B responded, ‘Omgg maybe he did.’
Charli XCX, 31, took to X/Twitter saying, ‘kamala IS brat’ – an endorsement referencing the name of her album released earlier this year. Harris subsequently followed the musical artist on Twitter, PopCrave reported.
Award winning actress Barbra Streisand had high words of praise for Biden following his historic announcement.
‘Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term,’ said Streisand, 82. ‘We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.’
Cardi B, Charli XCX, Cher, Barbra Streisand and Demi Lovato were among a number of stars thanking Joe Biden for his service and throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party ‘s candidate for president
Cardi B and Charli XCX were among the celebrities to share their opinions on social media
Singer, actress and TV star Cher, 78, said: ‘Hadn’t Seen TV/Talked 2 Anyone,So Didn’t Know It Had Happened.I Believe Its Only Chance 4 [U.S.] 2 Remain DEMOCRACY. DEM PARTY MUST’REALLY,’ ‘REALLY’ THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. ‘WINNING IS ALL’,DONT WIN CANT CHANGE ANYTHING & THE TIMES THEY MUST BE A CHANGIN.
John Legend 45, shared his thoughts across social media platforms writing, ‘Joe Biden has presided over the most consequential first term of my lifetime.’
The Grammy winner went on to list what he thought were some of the President’s most important accomplishments.
‘He helped us to have the most robust recovery from the pandemic of any nation in the world, invested in our infrastructure and made by far the largest investment in fighting climate change our nation has ever seen. He relieved burden some college debt for so many. Unemployment, inflation and crime are all down dramatically from the highs caused by the pandemic.’
Legend then thanked Biden for her service and threw his support to Harris and promising to help the campaign.
Cardi B, 31, posted a series of tweets pointing to a previous statement she made about Harris being the best candidate, saying, ‘I TOLD YALL !!!!!!!!! Stop playing with me !!!!!!
Charli XCX, 31, took to X/Twitter saying, ‘kamala IS brat’ – an endorsement referencing the name of her album released earlier this year
Barbra Streisand, 82, had high words of praise for Biden following his historic announcement
Cher, 78, expressed her thoughts on Sunday’s events and her opinion on how the Democrats should approach the stretch run of the election
‘With this record, he more than earned reelection, but time and age come for us all. I am grateful for the grace and patriotism he has shown by choosing to step aside for the sake of the country.’
‘I’m so ready to work to help unite the pro democracy coalition to reject Trump’s authoritarian, oppressive Project 2025 and elect Kamala Harris as our president. She’s ready for this fight and I’m excited to help her in anyway I can.’
Curtis, 65, made a series of posts firmly stating her position on big change at the top of the ticket.
Sharing a tender photo of the President walking away from his announcement with and toward an American flag the Oscar winner wrote, ‘GOD BLESS YOU @joebidenfor your LEADERSHIP, GRACE UNDER PRESSURE, STRENGTH and RESILIENCE! Your country THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!’
She then posted two other endorsements next to photos of Vice President Harris, 59, penning next to an official photo, ‘I support wholeheartedly @joebiden and his decision to step down and to endorse unreservedly @kamalaharris.’
‘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.
Writing next to an artistic rendering of the first female Vice President, Curtis wrote a simple ‘LFG @kamalaharris.’
Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, was one of several celebrities who acted quickly to offer thanks to President Joe Biden after he announced he was ending his campaign for president (Pictured in Los Angeles in March)
Curtis shared the photo above and offered her thanks to President Joe Biden for his service
The Oscar winner then posted this photo of Harris writing, ”I support wholeheartedly @joebiden and his decision to step down and to endorse unreservedly @kamalaharris’
Curtis also posted this drawing with the word TESTED at the bottom writing a simple, ‘LFG @kamalaharris’
John Legend 45, shared his thoughts across social media platforms writing, ‘Joe Biden has presided over the most consequential first term of my lifetime.’ He then vowed to support Harris in the campaign, writing ‘I’m excited to help her in any way I can’
Questlove, 53, shared his support for Harris’ candidacy in his Instagram Stories sharing a photos of himself and Harris and a TikTok video from Meidas Touch comparing and contrasting the VP and her likely opponent
Questlove, 53, shared his support for Harris’ candidacy in his Instagram Stories sharing a photos of himself and Harris and a TikTok video from Meidas Touch comparing and contrasting the VP and her likely opponent.
He also made a statement encouraging his fans to remain hopeful.
‘Let’s not start with Panic & Doom & Gloom energy. That is BENEATH us!!!!’ he wrote.
This Race is Literally OURS to LOSE. Yall gotta understand how powerful WORDS & energy is. Stop Cowering and letting FEAR & PANIC be in your wheelhouse,’ adding, ‘If you say ‘we’re f****d!!!!’ The we are indeed f****d. Let’s not lie down in defeat!!!!’
Demi Lovato, 31, showed her support sharing a photo of Harris and Biden walking together across the White House lawn. ‘Let’s do this!’ she wrote at the bottom of the post.
A second snap of her and the Vice President laughing together.
Debra Messing, 55, shared a clip from MSNBC of hosts Rachel Maddow and Katie Tur discussing the Biden announcement calling him ‘what a man, what a patriot.’
She also posted grabs from The New York Times editorial board’s piece headlined ‘Biden Makes A Courageous Choice. Democrats Must Seize the Opportunity.’
She also shared the newspaper’s assessment of former President Donald Trump.
They labeled the 78-year-old as ‘a felon who flouts the law and the Constitution, an inveterate liar beholden to no higher cause than his self-interest and a reckless policymaker indifferent to the well-being of the American people.’
Demi Lovato, 31, shared a photo from Biden’s official Instagram account and added the words ‘Let’s do this!!’
The singer signaled her support for Harris at the top of the ticket, sharing this photo from a prior meeting
Amy Schumer shared a photo of herself and Biden in her Instagram Stories writing ‘Thanks Joe!’ and joking that ‘This is us this morning’
Schumer also endorse Harris as Biden’s successor at the White House writing ‘All in for @kamalaharris LFG!’
Debra Messing, 55, showed her support by sharing a clip from MSNBC of hosts Rachel Maddow and Katie Tur referring to Biden as ‘what a man, what a patriot.’ She also posted grabs from The New York Times editorial headlined ‘Biden Makes A Courageous Choice’ (Pictured in New York City in April)
Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter a quickly compiled political ad. The script compared and contrasting Harris’ accomplishments to Trump’s
Amy Schumer shared a photo of herself and Biden in her Instagram Stories writing ‘Thanks Joe!’ and joking that ‘This is us this morning.’
Another post showed a photo of Harris from Rolling Stone magazine, with the words ‘All in for @kamalaharris LFG!’
Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter, 60, shared an Emily’s List endorsement for Harris and posted a quickly produced spot for the VP’s candidacy comparing her accomplishments to Trump’s convictions and flaws.
Eva Longoria posted a shot of herself in a room with Harris, endorsing her candidacy while praising Biden.
‘Thankful for President @JoeBiden’s years of service and commend his brave decision to pass the torch to a new nominee, in the name of democracy and selfless leadership,’ the Desperate Housewives star, 49, said. ‘I believe in @KamalaHarris and believe in our collective effort to organize and win this!’
Eva Longoria, 49, posted a shot of herself in a room with Harris, endorsing her candidacy while praising Biden
Rosario Dawson retweeted a shot of Harris’ acceptance of Biden’s endorsement. The Ahsoka star, 45, wrote, ‘Nevertheless, she persisted…’
Wendell Pierce, 60, shared a shot of himself with Harris, endorsing her candidacy
Rosario Dawson retweeted a shot of Harris’ acceptance of Biden’s endorsement. The Ahsoka star, 45, wrote, ‘Nevertheless, she persisted…’
The Wire actor Wendell Pierce, 60, shared a shot of himself with Harris, saying, ‘Tonight, I’m joining millions of Americans, by following President Biden’s lead, and fully support and endorse the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as our nominee for President of the United States. Join Us. 100 Days to Preserve Democracy.’
Russell Brand, 49, said, ‘Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after ending re-election bid. We’re in a wild world, mate.’
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, 72, praised Biden while looking ahead to the election.
He said: ‘@JoeBiden has a record of accomplishments unmatched by any president in our lifetime. He restored honesty, dignity & integrity to the office after 4 years of lies, crime, scandal & chaos.’
Hamill continued: ‘Thank you for your service, Mr. President. It’s now our duty as patriotic Americans to elect the Democrat who will honor & further your legacy.’
John Cusack, 58, gave his thoughts on how Democrats should approach the election.
He said, ‘I will say this – I would have Biden out there talking about build back better – and Harris promising to finish the job – if they do identity politics – they will loose.’
John Cusack, 58, gave his thoughts on how Democrats should approach the election
Billy Baldwin, 61, ran down a series of potential running mates Harris could choose and how they would impact her chances of victory
Russell Brand, 49, said, ‘Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after ending re-election bid. We’re in a wild world, mate’
Actress Uzo Aduba says, ‘Were Kamala Harris to earn and win the nomination, she’d be the first Presidential candidate to be elected to and serve in each of our three branches of government. A fighter with a steadiness in crisis; she’s calm, she’s ready. She’s fit to lead.’
Comedian Wanda Sykes shared a portrait of Kamala Harris adding in the caption, ‘Let’s go!!!’
Billy Baldwin, 61, ran down a series of potential running mates Harris could choose and how they would impact her chances of victory. He predicted that ‘the #DNC2024 will be the most important and exciting convention in a hundred years.’
President Biden’s historic decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race leaves Democrats scrambling to replace him with less than four months to go before Election Day.
What follows will be an unprecedented chain of events with Kamala Harris the clear favorite but by no means certain to become the party’s nominee.
The Democratic National Convention runs from August 19 to 22 in Chicago and Biden had been expected to formally accept the nomination there, having received 3,896 delegates during the party’s primary contest earlier this year.
More than 4,600 delegates and thousands of other party officials will now head to the city with the identity of the party’s standard bearer up in the air.
