Donald Trump wins: Celebrity reactions to 2024 US election consequence from Elon Musk and Joe Rogan to Billie Eilish | EUROtoday

Celebrities are reacting to the information that Donald Trump will change into the forty seventh US president.

On Wednesday (6 November), the Republican candidate swept to victory following a chaotic marketing campaign dogged by anger, insults and division.

In the lead-up, some stars saved quiet about their voting selections, whereas others overtly endorsed Kamala Harris. Celebrities like Harrison Ford, Jennifer Aniston, and Arnold Schwarzenegger had been amongst these to voice their help for the Democratic candidate.

Meanwhile, Trump’s contingent of well-known supporters included Kelsey Grammer, Hulk Hogan, Zachary Levi and the influential podcaster Joe Rogan, who endorsed him simply hours earlier than the election.

As Trump declared victory, Rogan wrote on X/Twitter: “WHOLE. LEE. S***.”

Piers Morgan despatched Trump his “congratulations”, calling his triumph “the greatest comeback in political history”.

In a celebratory put up, the previous Good Morning Britain host mentioned it was “a testament to your resilience, mental strength & never-give-up mentality as your enemies tried to kill you, jail you & brand you the new Hitler. Good luck in your second term.”

Tesla founder Elon Musk, one other staunch defender of the Republican, praised the information and hailed his excessive hopes for the long run.

But there was loads of outcry over the consequence, with American late-nght hosts, together with Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, showing despondent of their opening monologues hours after Trump gained.

Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis wrote: “Many fear their rights will be impeded and denied. Many, minority groups and young people will be afraid. Gay and trans people will be more afraid. We know that many women will now find it difficult to get the reproductive healthcare that they need and deserve.”

She urged folks to “wake up and fight for women and our children and their futures”, including: “Fight against tyranny, one day at a time. One fight at a time. One protest at a time. That’s what it means to be an American. That’s what it has always meant and will always mean regardless of the outcome.”

As the consequence went Trump’s means, musician Billie Eilish mentioned the president’s victory was “a war on women”, with rapper Cardi B posting {a photograph} on Instagram with the caption: “I hate y’all bad.” In a follow-up put up, she thanked Harris for exhibiting her “that anything is possible” by working for president as a girl of color.

Ariana Grande, who will star within the movie adaptation of Wicked later this month, wrote: “Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.”

Director Adam McKay, whose credit embody The Big Short and Don’t Look Upwrote: “Who would have guessed lying about Biden’s cognitive health for two years, refusing to do an open convention for a new nominee, never mentioning public healthcare & embracing fracking, the Cheneys & a yr long slaughter of children in Gaza wouldn’t be a winning strategy?”

The Wire actor Wendell Pierce warned of the “consequences” Trump’s victory might have.

He wrote: “The Supreme Court will be changed for a generation. I’ll never see a moderate court again in my lifetime. Alito and Thomas will step down and Trump will appoint 40 year old partisans to the bench. The damage he is about to inflict on our institutions in the next two years will be irreparable.”

Speaking at the beginning of Wednesday’s episode of The Viewhost Whoopi Goldberg refused to say Trump’s title, telling viewers: “He’s the president. I’m still not going to say his name. That’s not going to change.”

Goldberg’s co-host Sunny Hostin mentioned she was “profoundly disturbed” by the consequence, whereas Joy Behar mentioned that she “vehemently disagrees with the decision that Americans made”.

Behar continued: “We live in a democracy. People spoke. This is what people wanted. I feel very, very hopeful that we have a democratic system in this country. We should value it. We should love it. We should protest if the situation arises that we need to protest, which I’m sure it will. I’ve been there before with Nixon. We have a country and we can keep it.”

Lili Reinhart, star of Riverdaleaddressed the claims of sexual assault levied towards the president: “I cannot fathom the feeling of the women who came forward about their sexual assault at the hands of Trump. Seeing millions of people vote for their abuser. My heart, absolutely, breaks for these women. I believe you, and I am so sorry.”

In May 2023, a jury in New York discovered Trump chargeable for the sexual abuse of author E Jean Carroll.

Comedy star Christina Applegate urged folks to “unfollow” her in the event that they had been supporting Trump, which she mentioned was a “vote against” feminine and incapacity rights.

“Unfollow me because what you did is unreal,” Applegate wrote. “Don’t want followers like this. So yeah. Done. Also after today I will be shutting down this fan account that I have had for so many years because this is sick.”

She added in a follow-up put up: “My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away,” and, later, apologised for her tirade, stating: “I’m still reeling and sobbing. But I’m not angry anymore. Just going to go back to my bubble and watch a s*** ton of Bravo shows So peace to all. I suggest you do the same. Very soothing.”

Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright, whose credit embody the Hunger Games franchise, The Batman and TV sequence Westworldre-shared his earlier put up, which learn: “We’re crazy, America. But we’re not as crazy as Trump,” with the addendum: “Let me just say ‘I was wrong.’” He went on to delete his X/Twitter account, as did Bette Midler.

Horror writer Stephen King, days after calling out Musk for his Trump help, shared his views in a put up studying: “There’s a sign you can see in many shops that sell beautiful but fragile items: LOVELY TO LOOK AT, DELIGHTFUL TO HOLD, BUT ONCE YOU BREAK IT, THEN IT’S SOLD. You can say the same about democracy.”

Community star Yvette Nicole Brown mentioned of the win: “For us this is an every day Wednesday. Black folks are used to this. The rest of you are about to be shocked by how America treats you when it doesn’t care about you.”

John Cusack, a famous Trump critic, ominously wrote: “Well, if you want to know what it really looks like – here it comes”, whereas Glee star Kevin McHale, who performed Artie within the hit present, posted: “Supreme Court gone for the rest of my lifetime. Ultra-conservative evangelical bigotry, xenophobia, racism is the mandate.”

Actor and director Ben Stiller merely quoted playwright David Adjmi, writing: “ … is the coast ever clear?”

Meanwhile, over within the Trump camp, boxer and web persona Jake Paul referred to as the Republican celebration’s triumph “a massive step in the right direction to heal the major issues going on in the world currently”, whereas Shazam! actor Zachary Levi shared a put up pushing an unfounded conspiracy principle claiming Joe Biden’s 2020 victory was rigged.

But on this planet of superstar, the upset was louder.

Erin Moriarty, who performs Starlight in Prime Video sequence The Boyswrote on Instagram: “We reclaimed an insult, we’ll reclaim autonomy. xo, a (hopeful) nasty woman.”

“Heartbroken” One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush posted: “Great job giving the MAGA gang more power, America. Wonder how many folks are seeing this and STILL saying ‘But but but at least he’s not a Black woman!’ in the privacy of their homes tonight.”

Succession actor Dagmara Dominczyk agreed, writing: “Trump won because the majority of Americans are ignorant enough to choose a corrupt, unhinged felon born with a silver spoon in his nasty mouth over a woman of colour. That’s it. Nothing else mattered to them. It’s disgusting, shameful, and clear as day.”

American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain, as a part of a lengthier assertion, mentioned that Trump’s win “is part of a deeper problem” and referred to as it “the ugly consequence of the already current actuality on this nation that all of us simply despise one another in.”

In Britain, His Dark Materials writer Philip Pullman was lower than enthused about Trump successful the election, and responded by saying “goodbye” to America, including: “It was nice knowing you.”

Susie Dent subtly shared her views on the truth that Trump had gained a second time period within the White House. The Countdown star mentioned: “Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.”

Her put up was reshared by broadcaster Carol Vorderman, who had earlier written: “Looks like Trump will win. God help America.” Comedian Jenny Eclair branded the consequence “unbelievable”, whereas Armando Iannucci, creator of The Thick of It and Veephinted at his negativity over the consequence by posting: “And it’s only Wednesday.”

Model and activist Munroe Bergdorf shared a robust message to her followers. It learn: “NOW is the time to get politically engaged and stay politically engaged. Not when it’s time to vote again in four years… NOW.

“Your voice, your rights, your life matters. The West isn’t ‘descending into fascism’, it is here and it’s going to require ALL of us showing up for ALL of us. No matter how bleak this may feel… Do not disengage.”

Moon director Duncan Jones, who’s the son of David Bowie, had a shorter assertion: “I think we may have overestimated the goodness in people,” whereas broadcaster Simon Mayo famous that, within the rapid aftermath of Trumo’s win, X/Twitter, which is owned by Musk felt “already nastier”.

Elsewhere, within the wake of the announcement, Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt’s criticised open letter, posted on the eve of the election, is being extensively shared on-line.

Without endorsing anybody particularly, he advised his followers he’s “trying to make sense of the election through the eyes of Americans on both sides”, urging folks to unite as “fellow countrymen” no matter who wins.

He then mused in regards to the impending consequence, stating: “It’s OK to take a moment to lick your wounds when you lose. Heck, go ahead and cry in the mirror.”

Pratt’s assertion was criticised for being too “banal” on what was thought-about one of the crucial pivotal elections in US historical past,