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The Best Celebrity Reactions To Joe Biden’s Win In The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

America has finally chosen their next President

While the world processes the results from 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, the race to the finish line was as nail-biting as many had predicted.

And as of November 7, the election between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden finally came to a close, with American citizens choosing Joe Biden to serve as their 46th President.

In a first for the United States, Kamala Harris—the daughter of Jamaican and Indian parents—will serve as the country’s first ever female and Indian-American vice president.

While his road to victory took off on a rocky start—thanks to Trump’s ‘red mirage’—his chances of reaching the necessary electoral college votes became a reality when he won the historically Republican swing states of Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

But of course, it wasn’t until he secured the state of Pennsylvania that took his votes from 264 to over 270, ultimately winning the election.

After an incredibly close race, that kept the world holding their breath for what felt like weeks, Biden’s bid for presidency saw the highest voter turn-out in U.S. history and saw him earn the most votes for any U.S. presidential candidate ever.

With life altering issues at stake—including climate change, race relations and abortion rights, among others—the 2020 election proved how influential the power of voting can be.

Chrissy Teigen, Michelle Obama, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lopez are just some of many famous figures taking to social media to express all kinds of relief, joy and hope over the Democratic Party’s win.

Below, we’ve rounded up the best celebrity reactions to Biden and Harris’ victory.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon
“Today is a monumental day. No matter what side you are on, let’s take a moment to recognize how far women have come in this country. Thinking about all those who shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for a woman to * finally * be Vice President of the United States makes me so emotional. Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Shirley Chisholm. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Kamala Harris. I salute them all. And to the young girls of our nation… DREAM BIG. Anything is possible. 🇺🇸” (Credit: @reesewitherspoon)

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Beyoncé Knowles

Beyonce Knowles
(Credit: @beyonce)

Jonathan van Ness

Jonathan van Ness
“Biden Harris Babay!! 🏳️‍🌈 Democracy works hunty!!!” (Credit: @jvn)

Tan France

Tan France
“History made. Yes, celebrate this victory, and the fact that Democracy worked! But, so much work to do, considering how many people voted for what Trump represents. This fight for a better, decent, kind America isn’t over. Those who voted for Trump will find another version of him, within the next 4 years, who will encourage their racist, homophobic, transphobic, Islamaphobic beliefs. Let’s not be fooled in to believing that things are now done. There are bigger issues still bubbling just below the surface. But, today, America really does feel like it can be Great again!” (Credit: @tanfrance)

Antoni Porowski

Antoni
“I swear I’m not choking her she just wanted to look like Biden” (Credit: @antoni)

Karamo Brown

Lizzo

Lizzo
“BYE BITCH 2020” (Credit: @lizzo)

Gabrielle Union

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez
“Verified #SHMOOD! PRESIDENT BIDEN!!!!!!! VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS!!!!!!” (Credit: @jlo)

Kerry Washington

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel
“About time 👏🏼 Congrats @joebiden and @kamalaharris. So ready for some change.” (Credit: @jessicabiel)

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow
“A momentous day for women all around the globe as @kamalaharris makes history. Congratulations Madame Vice President.” (Credit: @gwynethpaltrow)

Mindy Kaling

https://twitter.com/mindykaling/status/1325127501199204352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1325127501199204352%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elle.com.au%2Fnews%2Fcelebrity-reactions-2020-us-presidential-election-24253

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner
“♥️” (Credit: @sophiet)

Michelle Obama

Barack Obama

Hillary Clinton

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Jameela Jamil

https://twitter.com/jameelajamil/status/1325257637265596416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1325257637265596416%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elle.com.au%2Fnews%2Fcelebrity-reactions-2020-us-presidential-election-24253

Georgia Love

https://twitter.com/GeorgieALove/status/1325197424235696129

Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern
“Congratulations President-elect @joebiden and @kamalaharris on your victory in the US Presidential election. With so many issues facing the international community, your message of unity is one we share. New Zealand looks forward to working with you both! [Photo by Getty Images. It captures Joe Biden in 2016 as he was welcomed at Government House in Auckland by the Defence Force Māori cultural group]” (Credit: @jacindaardern)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Viola Davis

Viola Davis
“Woooooohooooo!!!!!! PHILLY!!!!! AMERICA!!!!!! BLACK FOLK!!!! BLACK PEOPLE!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!! 💛💛💛🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Now….let’s fight for that Senate!!!!!!!” (Credit: @violadavis)

Kaia Gerber

Kaia Gerber
“We did it!!! we finally did it!!! 💙💙💙 today we take a step forward. I am crying happy tears for our victory… for our country. I love these pictures of Joe and Kamala because it reminds us that young people can grow up to make history. today, we made history. let’s celebrate!!! 💙💙💙 about time” (Credit: @kaiagerber)

Cher

Zendaya

Miley Cyrus

Lily Collins

Lily Collins
“Today is a good day…” (Credit: @lilyjcollins)

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross
“MOOD” (Credit: @traceeellisross)

Lady Gaga

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Sarah Paulson

Amy Schumer

Tan France
“Verified This is such a big deal guys!! We did it. Anyone else crying like a monster? Millions made their voice decisively clear: they chose @joebiden and @kamalaharris to guide us to a better future! There’s a lot to do, and undo but don’t forget to recognize the great work we’ve done. Thank you to all the poll workers, volunteers and staffers that worked through a pandemic to defend democracy. Let’s celebrate today and turn our attention to Georgia and a #fairfight next. I love you. We were so patient now we Day drink!!!!” (Credit: @amyschumer)

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar
“‘Its easier to be a parent this morning’ And as the mother of a daughter, I will never forget the moment that we watched together, as the first woman was called as Vice President elect. And, as the mother of a son, to show him that Men and Women are partners and can accomplish anything when paired with respect. Thank you to @staceyabrams and #ruthbaderginsburg and everyone that came before for making this moment possible. ‘I am woman hear me roar’.” (Credit: @sarahmgellar)

Demi Lovato

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore
“CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! @biden.harris2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸” (Credit: @juliannemoore)

Kumail Nanjiani

https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/1325117529161752578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1325117529161752578%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elle.com.au%2Fnews%2Fcelebrity-reactions-2020-us-presidential-election-24253

Sacha Baron Cohen

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