LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Donald Trump was was elected 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 his reactions. While many expressed disappointment and dismay, others celebrated the victory.
In a long post about InstagramOscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis reflected on the results.
“Many will cheer and perhaps even rejoice in their victory. Many will be stunned and saddened by the terrible feelings of defeat. That’s the same outcome regardless of who wins, because that’s what America and democracy look like. “Always looked like that,” she wrote.
As for the significance of this, Curtis said it was a “certain return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian, time”.
“Many fear that their rights will be restricted and denied. Many minority groups and young people will be afraid. Gays and transgender people will be more afraid. We know that many women will now have a difficult time getting the reproductive health care they need. “For all of these people, there will be those who will help me,” she continued, adding that it is time , “to wake up and fight”.
“Fight for women and our children and their future and fight against tyranny, one day at a time. One fight after another. One protest after another. This is what it means to be an American. That’s what it has always meant and will always mean, regardless of the outcome.”
Meanwhile, the “Halloween” actress offered this advice: “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 her words X delayed Tuesday evening.
“Why? Tell me your reasons for this????? My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman could be taken away. Why? And if you disagree, please unfollow me,” she wrote. “Please unfollow me if you voted against women’s rights. Against Disability Rights account that I have had for so many years because this is infirmed.
On Wednesday morning, she apologized for her post, adding that she was “still reeling and sobbing.” She said she’s “not angry anymore” and is returning to her “bubble” to watch “s–t tons of Bravo shows.”
“So, peace to all. I suggest you do the same. Very calming.”
Rapper Cardi B, who supported Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid and appeared at a recent rally, simply wrote, “I hate you bad.” Instagram stories.
“Anyone who has wondered how American society has allowed the sins of our past to exist should know that Trump won the majority tonight, despite his lack of character and integrity.” wrote Actor Wendell Pierce from “The Wire.” “He demonstrated his racism, misogyny and xenophobia and attempted to overthrow the government with an insurrection that carried no responsibility or consequences. He is celebrated for his strategy to pack the court, which ultimately gave him immunity and threw out his convictions. His charges will disappear.” . This says everything about our society by choosing him to celebrate crime.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who also supported Harris, posted a photo Instagram by him and his daughter Zhuri with the caption: “This morning is heavy on my heart and heart, 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 it that way,” wrote Diane Warren X.
Yvette Nicole Brown wrote to X that she still has “hope, but only in God.”
“I have always believed that He would protect me and mine. Any hope in this country and what it could one day be is gone. It was founded as a racist nation for white men only. That remains the case. I see that now.” “My free work for this is done,” she continued.
John Cusack also commented on this X: “Harris could well get through Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania – the fact that the country would choose to destroy itself by electing a convicted rapist and Nazi is a sign of deep nihilism. To put it mildly.”
Mark Cuban, who campaigned with Harris, recorded it X to congratulate Trump and say 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 victory, The Hill reports.
“My work won’t be done until I can say I love this country and EVERYONE agrees that that makes us Americans, not Republicans,” said former race car driver Patrick. who appeared at a Trump campaign event last month, continued writing X
“I don’t say that to my fellow citizens on the left. I also share this message with the politicians on the left: you have never stopped to question your radical positions and instead you have called the people you govern race traitors, sexists, misogynists and Nazis [sic]and Trash,” Michaels, former coach on the now-defunct NBC show “The Biggest Loser,” said in a social media post.
“Can you hear us now?” she said.
Joe Rogan, who expressed his support for Trump, posted a video from Trump’s victory rally with the headline “Whole. Lee. S–t,” while laughter can be heard in the background.
Actor Scott Baio reposted various Trump victory messages X. Early Wednesday morning, he posted a minute-long video on the platform in which he listed numerous celebrities supporting Harris and then stuck out his tongue and blew a raspberry.
“Christ is King. Trump is president. Good night,” wrote “Hercules” actor Kevin Sorbo X.
Jeff Bezos He also took to the stage to congratulate Trump on his “extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory.”
“No nation has greater opportunities. Desirable.” [Trump] Good luck leading and uniting the America we all love.”
Harris has not yet made any public comments on the election results. She is scheduled to speak at Howard University at 4:00 p.m. EST.
The Hill’s Judy Kurtz contributed to this report.
