Top 10 Hot Hollywood Reactions to Donald Trump's Shocking 2024 Win

Donald Trump's 2024 re-election over Kamala Harris has stirred intense emotions across Hollywood, with numerous celebrities voicing disappointment, anger, and concern over the future of the country. Here’s a look at how 10 prominent Hollywood figures reacted to the election results:

1. Billie Eilish Singer Billie Eilish kept her message brief but impactful. She shared a black background on her Instagram Stories, writing, "It’s a war on women," conveying her fear of potential threats to women's rights and freedoms under Trump’s leadership.

2. Cardi B Rapper Cardi B, a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris, expressed her frustration on social media. She posted a video on Instagram captioned, "I hate y'all bad," venting her disappointment toward Trump supporters. Later, she praised Harris for her dedication, saying, “No one has ever made me change my mind, and you did!”

3. Adam McKay Director Adam McKay, known for his film Don’t Look Up, criticized the Democratic Party’s campaign approach. He questioned the effectiveness of their strategy, suggesting a shift to the Green Party might be necessary. “Who would have guessed lying about Biden’s cognitive health wouldn’t be a winning strategy?” he wrote on social media.

4. Jamie Lee Curtis Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis voiced her concerns about American freedoms under Trump’s second term. She expressed fear of a “return to a more restrictive, possibly draconian time,” and pledged her support to women, LGBTQ+ communities, and minorities who might face challenges.

5. Lili Reinhart Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart shared her empathy for women who had come forward with allegations against Trump. She posted, “My heart absolutely breaks for these women,” highlighting her concerns over the implications of Trump’s re-election for women’s safety and justice.

6. Stephen King Author Stephen King used a metaphor to share his concerns, likening the election outcome to a broken object. “Once you break it, then it’s sold,” he wrote, warning that democracy could face irreparable harm from Trump's second term.

7. Bette Midler Actress Bette Midler referenced a quote from journalist H.L. Mencken on democracy, suggesting Trump’s win showed a failure in voter judgment. She described the election as a victory for "devious and mediocre" leadership before deactivating her X (formerly Twitter) account.

8. John Cusack Actor John Cusack, known for his outspoken political views, saw Trump's re-election as a troubling sign. He called it a “sign of deep nihilism,” sharing his disbelief and concern over the current political climate.

9. Christina Applegate Actress Christina Applegate, from the show Dead to Me, shared an emotional post about her daughter’s reaction to the election. She revealed that her daughter was in tears over concerns for women’s rights and asked those who disagreed with her to unfollow, questioning, “Why? Give me your reasons why?”

10. Whoopi Goldberg The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg, a longtime Trump critic, expressed her disappointment on air. Avoiding saying Trump’s name, she stated, “He’s the president. I’m still not going to say his name. That’s not going to change.” Her co-host Sunny Hostin added that she felt “profoundly disturbed” by the election outcome.

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