The entertainment industry erupted in outrage and despair as Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 presidential election, with celebrities expressing their anger through social media and public platforms.
Singer Billie Eilish led the charge of furious responses, declaring the result a “war on women,” displaying the sentiment shared by numerous entertainment figures concerned about the impact on women’s rights.
Actress Christina Applegate voiced her dismay about the future of marginalized groups. At the same time, Sophia Bush warned that the “MAGA gang” has gained more power, expressing deep concern about the implications for LGBTQ+ rights and other minority communities.
Rapper Cardi B’s reaction was particularly explosive, taking to social media to express her fury at Trump supporters with a direct message: “I hate y’all bad.” During a TikTok livestream with 37,000 viewers, the Grammy-winning artist lashed out at Trump supporters who flooded the comments as she shared encouraging words for Harris. After reading a comment urging her to attend the Trump inauguration, she responded angrily, saying she would (expletive) them up and demanding they leave her alone. She expressed being tired of them and urged them to burn their (expletive) hats, adding that she felt genuinely sad about the situation.
Hollywood veterans Jamie Lee Curtis and John Cusack joined the chorus of outrage, with Curtis expressing particular concern about the future of the Supreme Court and women’s reproductive rights. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown went further, declaring “America is done” as she processed the election results.
The reaction extended internationally, with British literary figure Philip Pullman offering a stark farewell: “Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you,” reflecting the global entertainment community’s response to the election outcome.
Actresses Mandy Moore and Lili Reinhart took to social media to express their fears about the future of civil rights and democratic institutions. Ariana Grande shared her concerns about the potential impact on environmental policies and social progress.
Film director Adam McKay criticized the Democratic establishment’s campaign strategy, suggesting it had failed to connect with voters on crucial issues. Actor Mark Hamill, known for his role in Star Wars, expressed his disappointment through a series of pointed social media posts about the state of American democracy.
Whoopi Goldberg and her co-host Sunny Hostin on “The View” discussed their concerns regarding the preservation of voting rights and civil liberties. Some celebrities, like Christina Applegate, even distanced themselves from fans who supported Trump.
Singer Ethel Cain joined the wave of protests, expressing worry about the country’s direction, while author Stephen King shared his perspectives on the potential implications for freedom of expression and the press.