On November 6, we all relived the most traumatic day of 2016: Donald Trump won the presidential election, once again stopping us from having the first female president. I’ll never ever be able to wrap my head around how anyone could vote for a sexual abuser, racist, convicted felon, wannabe dictator, and complete moron — and I’m definitely not the only one struggling with this reality. Following the election, celebrities are making their voices heard at concerts and on social media. Singers and actors (mostly the female ones, no surprise) are just as deeply upset as we are, and they’re sharing passionate, moving responses to the news.
Check out celebrities’ emotional reactions to Trump winning the election.
Celebrities’ Responses To Trump Winning The Election
Sabrina Carpenter
During her November 6 Seattle show at Climate Pledge Arena, Sabrina referenced the election results without actually saying Trump’s name. “I hope we can be a moment of peace for you, a moment of safety,” she told the crowd. “Sorry about our country and to the women in here, I love you so, so, so, so, so much and I really hope for the rest of this night that you can enjoy yourselves because you absolutely deserve it.”
Billie Eilish
On Wednesday, Billie posted her reaction in an Instagram story, writing, “It’s a war on women.” She also gave an emotional speech about Trump’s victory at her Nashville concert that night. “I’ve dealt with some stuff myself and I’ve been taken advantage of,” she shared before performing her song, “TV.” Billie continued, “Now a person who is a … let’s say convicted predator, let’s say that — god, my heart is beating fast — someone who hates women so, so deeply is about to be the president of the United States of America.” The singer dedicated the song to women in the audience, adding, “I love you. I support you.”
Billie pointedly stopped singing the song halfway through after the lyric: “The internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial/ While they’re overturning Roe v. Wade.” She stood there silently for a moment before walking off stage.
Ariana Grande
Ariana also took to Instagram to react to the news about Trump. “Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today,” she wrote. The Wicked star shared resources for LGBTQ+ communities in more slides, and she also reposted Harris’ Instagram statement about the results.
Selena Gomez
In an Instagram story, Selena shared a quote from feminist writer and philosopher Audre Lorde: “I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” Selena captioned her post, “My heart is heavy today.”
Cardi B
The “Bodak Yellow” rapper was also extremely upset about Trump’s victory. “I hate yall bad,” she wrote in an Instagram story following the news. In a since-deleted post on Twitter, she added, “This is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes.”
Later, Cardi addressed Harris in another tweet, thanking her for her efforts. “No matter what they’ve said to bring yo down or belittle your run for presidency they can never say you didn’t run your race with honesty and with integrity!” she wrote. “You really put up a fight against all the odds that were already stacked against you! You never accepted defeat as an option which says so much about your strength and about your heart. You really wanted better for ALL of us!”
Jack Antonoff
Taylor Swift’s producer and BFF reflected on Trump’s win in a lengthy tweet. “We turn to each other at the best times as we do at the worst times. Our community is alive because we lift and take care of each other,” he wrote. “We are not moved by bullshit. When we’re afraid we lean on each other. Right now we are going to do exactly that. We are going to.” He warned his followers to not be “cynical” and reminded them to always “live with the most dignity.”
Viola Davis
The How to Get Away with Murder star shared a photo of Harris on Instagram and wrote, “Thank you for your bravery @kamalaharris. Thank you for loving America’s promise. I am and will forever be proud 💙💙💙.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie reflected on what the results mean for marginalized groups of people in America. “It means a sure return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian, time,” she wrote on Instagram. “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.” She also noted that it will be more difficult for women to access “the reproductive healthcare that they need and deserve.”
She continued, “But what it really means is that we wake up and fight. Fight for women and our children and their futures and fight against tyranny, one day at a time.”
Kerry Washington
Kerry, one of Harris’ most vocal celeb supporters, shared a post on Instagram referring to the “red mirage” theory that the early vote count would look better for Republicans than the final outcome. “It was not a red mirage,” her post reads. In her caption, she urged her fans: “Be kind to yourself today. There is more work to do.”
She also shared words of wisdom from Black Liturgies and We The Urban, such as, “Say it with me: Someone’s inability to see my worth does not diminish my inherent value.”
