Celebrities react to Trump's election win
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States and will return to the White House for the second time. Following news of his second term, Hollywood immediately took to social media to share their reactions.
While many expressed their disappointment and dismay, others celebrated the win. In a lengthy post to Instagram, Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis reflected on the results.
"Many will be celebrating, possibly even gloating over their victory. Many will be stunned and sad with the terrible feelings of the loss. That is the same result despite who wins because that's what America and democracy looks like. Has always looked like," she wrote.
As for the meaning of this, Curtis said it's a "sure return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian time."
"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. For all those people there will be those who will help you. Me included," she continued, adding that it is time to "wake up and fight."
"Fight for women and our children and their futures and 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."
The "Halloween" actress offered this piece of advice in the meantime: "Be gentle with people today. Be gentle with yourself today. Feel your feelings today but most of all.....Be an American today."
Christina Applegate didn't mince words to X late Tuesday night.
"Why? Give me your reasons why????? My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why? And if you disagree, please unfollow me," she wrote. "Please unfollow me if you voted against female rights. Against disability rights. Yeah that. Unfollow me because what you did is unreal. 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."
On Wednesday morning she apologized for her post, adding she is "still reeling and sobbing." She did say she is "not angry anymore" and is going back to her "bubble" to watch a "s--t ton of Bravo shows."
"So, peace to all. I suggest you do the same. Very soothing."
Rapper Cardi B, who supported Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential run and appeared at a recent rally simply wrote, "I hate ya'll bad" in her Instagram Stories.
"For those who wondered how American society allowed the sins of our past, realize that tonight Trump won the majority in spite of his lack of character and integrity," wrote actor Wendell Pierce of "The Wire" fame. "He demonstrated his racism, misogyny, xenophobia and tried to overthrow the government with an insurrection with any accountability or consequence. He is celebrated for his strategy of packing the court that will ultimately give him immunity and throw out his convictions. His indictments will disappear. This says everything about our society. We absolved this behavior by electing him. A celebration of criminality."
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who also endorsed Harris, posted a photo on Instagram of him and his daughter, Zhuri, with the caption: "Heavy on my heart and mind this A.M., my princess. I promise to protect you with everything you have and more!! We don't need their help!"
"When I wrote 'If I Could Turn Back Time' I didn't mean this," wrote Diane Warren to X.
Yvette Nicole Brown wrote to X that she still has "hope but only in God."
"I have always believed that He will keep me & mine. Any hope in this country and what it could be someday, is gone. It was founded as a racist nation made for white men only. It remains that. I see that now. My free labor for it is done," she continued.
John Cusack also weighed in on X: "Harris may well come through Wisconsin Michigan and Pennsylvania - the fact that the country would choose to destroy itself by voting in a convicted felon rapist and Nazi is a sign of deep nihilism. To put it mildly."
Mark Cuban, who campaigned with Harris, took to X to congratulate Trump, saying he "won fair and square," and to congratulate Elon Musk. "#Godspeed" he said at the end of his post.
Danica Patrick and Jillian Michaels were among the well-known names celebrating Trump’s win, The Hill reports.
“My work will not be done until I can say I love this country and have EVERYONE agree that this makes us American, not Republican,” former race car driver Patrick, who appeared at a Trump campaign event last month, wrote on X.
“I don’t say this to my fellow citizens on the left. I echo this message to the politicians on the left — you never once stopped to question your radical positions and instead you called the people you govern race traitors, sexists, misogynists, Nazi’s [sic], and garbage,” Michaels, formerly a trainer on NBC’s now-defunct show, “The Biggest Loser,” said in a social media post.
“Can you hear us now?” she said.
Joe Rogan, who expressed support for Trump, posted a video of Trump's victory rally with the caption, "Whole. Lee. S--t," while laughing can be heard in the background.
Actor Scott Baio reposted various Trump victory messages to X. Early Wednesday morning, he posted a video over one minute long to the platform listing numerous celebrities who supported Harris and then stuck his tongue out and blew a raspberry.
"Christ is King. Trump is President. Goodnight," wrote "Hercules" actor Kevin Sorbo to X.
Jeff Bezos also took to the platform to congratulate Trump on his "extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory."
"No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing [Trump] all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.”
So far, Harris has made no public comments about the election results. She is set to speak at Howard University at 4 p.m. EST.
The Hill's Judy Kurtz contributed to this report.