The last month of the elections has shed light on many of the country’s most famous voters and their support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Celebrities have an immense impact due to their wide audience through social media. This type of celebrity impact has not been recorded in past general elections.
Interestingly enough, even though fans and followers of these celebrities have been encouraged day in and day out to go and vote, research has showed that they have not convinced them for who to vote for one they have registered.
History has also proved this to be correct. In the last US elections in 2016, Hillary Clinton, the then Democratic candidate, beat Donald Trump in terms of Hollywood popularity. Yet her support from celebrities like Justin Timberlake, George Clooney, Jenner Aniston, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian and Scarlett Johansson clearly did not land her the presidency. Hollywood leans liberal, is usually how the history of celebrities and politics have gone. With the republican celebrities tending to run for office themselves, such as Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kanye West and Donald Trump.
We will have to wait and see until tonight, or maybe even tomorrow, how things will turn out for the 2020 US Presidential Elections.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift urged fans to vote for Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris, which she shared with her 140 million Instagram followers.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson made his first political endorsement in a video saying that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are “the best choice to lead our country”. This was a shocking comment for many as Johnson is usually a self-described independent.
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato criticizes Trump with her song “Commander in Chief” as she performed her new single at the Billboard Music Awards, with the word “VOTE” in large letters behind Lovato during her performance.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande posted on her Instagram and Twitter, for her 280 million followers, to go and register to vote in her home state of Florida, an important swing state. “If you haven‘t yet or if you know of a friend or family member that hasn’t, it’s imperative that you make sure they register today because Florida has the potential of swaying the election.” Later that day, the state’s online registration site crashed because of a surge in traffic. Florida secretary of state Laurel Lee reported about 1.1 million requests every hour.
Cardi B
Cardi B want you to register to vote. “I spoke to Joe Biden. I think he’s getting it. I think he understands people’s pain. And I’m ready to see a change.”
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks posted on his Instagram for his 9.7 million followers to “protect your right to vote”. Hanks did not allow any comments on the post, but it did receive over 49,000 likes.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner used some sexy bikini pics to push voter registrations. Her post sparked a 1500% voter increaser.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian urged her 190 million Instagram followers to vote, saying that they have “the power to change your future”.
George Clooney
George Clooney insists on fighting for Kentucky, his home state, and other red states. For Clooney, it is a battle worth fighting for. “Of course you fight the losing fights, and of course you go into them fully expecting that you’re going to lose this fight,” Clooney said. “But that’s how democracy works. You fight it, and fight it, and at some point it changes.”
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga pleads with Americans to go and Vote like your life depended on it at Biden’s Pennsylvania rally. She posted on her twitter yesterday, “Good morning Pennsylvania! I’m so excited to see you today and SING for you!!!!! I believe in YOU & I !! Lets talk about what America looks like with a KINDER President. WE NEED EVERY VOTE!! I’m with @JoeBiden – Lets go 24 hrs!!!!! #Biden #AmericaNeedsPennsylvania
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