Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race has sparked a wave of reactions from Hollywood.
Many A-listers have taken to social media to voice their opinions and show their support for Kamala Harris, who has the potential to become the first woman and the first Black woman to hold the office of President of the United States.
Here’s a look at some of the responses from notable celebrities:
Jamie Lee Curtis: The actress praised Kamala Harris as a "fierce advocate for women's rights and people of color." Curtis highlighted Harris's resilience, trustworthiness, and her message of hope and unity during times of national division.
Barbra Streisand: The singer, actress, and long-time supporter of the Democrats, tweeted that Biden will be remembered for his "extraordinary achievements" during his four years in office and expressed gratitude for his role in upholding democracy.
Bette Midler: The actress called Biden a "true patriot." She expressed sorrow over the unique circumstances that led to his withdrawal and described Biden as a decent politician who lives by his values, contrasting him with Trump, whom she criticized harshly.
Mark Hamill: The actor, best known from the Star Wars franchise, noted that Biden had "brought honesty, decency, and integrity back to office after four years of lies, crime, scandals, and chaos." He also urged Americans to vote for the Democrats to continue Biden's legacy.
George Takei: The Star Trek actor cheered Harris' decision to run against Trump. "Yes, it's you," he tweeted in response to an earlier statement about the Democrats saying she was capable of beating Trump. "Let's stand together behind her."
John Legend: The singer and Grammy winner called on Instagram to elect Kamala Harris as US President. "She is ready for the fight, and I am ready to support her as best I can."
Amy Schumer: The actress said she was "all in" for Harris.
Ariana Grande: The singer also expressed her support for the Democrat.
Russell Brand: The comedian and singer expressed skepticism, tweeting "We live in a wild world, folks," and suggesting that the political maneuvering might be a "strange masquerade" with potential falsehoods.
