Stars and Political Leaders React to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's Historic Election Win
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It's official: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have won the US presidential election. After nearly five days of agonising delay, The Associated Press declared the duo as winners on 7 Nov. after they secured the popular vote and electoral votes in Pennsylvania. It was a nail-biter from start to finish, but a record-breaking turnout of votes propelled Joe and Kamala to victory, earning widespread praise. Stars and political leaders such as Ava DuVernay, Ariana Grande, and Sadiq Khan have taken to social media to express their excitement following the news. "It's a moment, folks," Ava wrote on Twitter. "Turn on some music and take it in. You're in the midst of history!" Look ahead to read more celebrity reactions to the election results.
Ariana Grande
Chloe x Halle
Ava DuVernay
Sadiq Khan
Jemele Hill
Chloe x Halle
Jason Momoa
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude
Kevin Love
Ilhan Omar
Jordan Peele
LeBron James
Taika Waititi
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Douglas Emhoff
Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
Logan Browning
John Legend
Zendaya
Tracee Ellis Ross
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Michael B. Jordan
The actor wrote on Instagram:
Let's celebrate President @joebiden and VP @KamalaHarris... and get down to work. #46
Justice was on the ballot.
But now it's on the table.
Let the negotiations begin."This election is about so much more than @JoeBiden or me. It's about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let's get started." - @kamalaharris
What my VP said! 🙌🏾🙌🏾"
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Lady Gaga
The singer wrote on Instagram:
.@JoeBiden @KamalaHarris and the American people, you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen. ❤️ 🙌🙌 nothing but love for our new Commander in Chief and the 1ST female VP elected to the White House. Also, way to go PA 😭❤️.
Lady Gaga
Spike Lee
Seth Rogen
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Viola Davis
The actress wrote on Instagram:
Woooooohooooo!!!!!! PHILLY!!!!! AMERICA!!!!!! BLACK FOLK!!!! BLACK PEOPLE!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!! 💛💛💛🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Now....let's fight for that Senate!!!!!!!
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Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves
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Chloe Lukasiak
The dancer wrote on Instagram:
We did it. we actually did it. my faith in humanity has been restored. 💙
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Demi Lovato
The singer wrote on Instagram:
Our 46th president, @joebiden !!!!♥️🇺🇸🗳 I've been waiting to post this photo because I knew deep down you would be our next President. Today we celebrate the millions of Americans who overcame barriers to the ballot box, mobilized their communities and voted in record breaking numbers. This was OUR election and WE WON TOGETHER. There's still a lot of work to be done, but today we will celebrate each other.