From Kesha and George Takei, here are 20 LGBTQ+ celebrities that have endorsed Kamala for 2024
As the election season for 2024 heats up, people are wondering who has publicly endorsed Harris. Kamala Harris has received significant support from a variety of groups. She is the first Black female vice president in the United States. From Hollywood icons to political and business leaders, her growing list of endorsements reflects her commitment to building bridges across demographics and ideological divides.
Harris has been publicly endorsed by major heterosexual celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Taylor Swift, political leaders like former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney, and business leaders like Mark Cuban and Melinda Gates. But Harris has also been endorsed by LGBTQ+ celebrities as well, offering a glimpse into her queer base of support.
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The gay Afro-Puerto Rican endorsed Harris soon after she was nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. He even joined the Human Rights Campaign’s “Out for Kamala Harris” virtual event in late July, which raised over $300,000 for her campaign.Alan Cumming
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Alan Cumming at the 76th Emmy Awards on September 15, 2024
The bisexual Scottish actor, who is also a member of the Broadway for Harris organization committee. The group is a volunteer coalition of theatrical industry workers and leaders who have helped organize phone banks, canvassing, social media outreach, and fundraising events for Harris’ campaign.
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Colman Domingo at the 96th Academy Awards
The letter stated, “Vice President Kamala Harris is a galvanizing trailblazer and has been a champion for LGBTQ+ equality for decades.” The letter stated, “Vice President Kamala Harris is a galvanizing trailblazer and has been a champion for LGBTQ+ equality for decades.”
Billie Eilish
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The bisexual singer endorsed Harris alongside her brother FINNEAS in a September Instagram post. “We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet, and our democracy,” Eilish said in the video.
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson in 2023
Swift endorsed Harris in early September, just minutes after Harris’ successful debate against former President Donald Trump. Swift endorsed Harris in early September, mere minutes after Harris’ successful debate against former President Donald Trump.Frankie Grande
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Frankie Grande at the 2019 amFAR Gala in Hollywood, California
The gay actor, media personality, and half-brother of pop singer Ariana Grande endorsed Harris in July, signing an open letter in support of her nomination after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign.Kesha
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Kesha
Late in July, the out-pop musician told reporters outside the Los Angeles Airport that she “absolutely’ would vote for Harris and campaign on her behalf. She also attacked Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) for his comment against “childless cat ladies,” saying, “F**k bad men.”Janelle Monae
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The pansexual, nonbinary, polyamorous Afrofuturist musician and actor endorsed Harris by resharing one of Harris’ Instagram posts and writing their own comment: “I’m in.”
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Cynthia Nixon in December 2021
The queer activist and former New York gubernatorial nominee made her public support for Harris in a video posted on X, August 6, 2016. She drank out of a coconut in the video — a reference to the Kamala Harris memes that were viral after her nomination — while expressing gratitude that Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate, writing, “I’m Walzing on air!”
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Sarah Paulson in January 2020
The sexually fluid TV and film actress wrote in an August 20 Instagram post, “I’m thrilled to be joining alongside so many incredible humans for ‘Broadway For Harris’ to get Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and down-ballot Democrats elected this November.”P!nk
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P!nk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 6, 2019.
The bisexual singer, who is also a political activist, endorsed Harris’ campaign in late July. She raised more than $1.8 million. “We are in this,” she said, “and I’m just really grateful that us women are going to have a voice, and we’ve always made our voices heard, and now it’s time to just get extra loud.”
P!nk and her daughter also performed the song “What About Us” on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.Aubrey Plaza
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Aubrey Plaza in 2019
The out actress supported Harris’ campaign with an Instagram post on September 11, which included a picture of her holding the now deceased Grumpy Cat. She co-starred in the holiday film Grumpy Cat’s Worst Holiday Ever in 2014. She captioned the photo “HARRIS-
WALZ,” which was interpreted by many as a subtle response to Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance’s comment about “childless cat ladies” running the Democratic national leadership.Billy Porter
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Billy Porter
The gay, HIV positive actor has been a strong supporter of Harris. He performed at a Democratic National Convention luncheon in August and has worked as an official surrogate for her campaign, helping raise funds and get out the vote for her and other down-ticket Democratic candidates who can help implement Harris’ agenda.
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The gay actor supported Harris at the Human Rights Campaign “Out for Kamala Harris Virtual Event” on July 25, 2010. He traveled to Pennsylvania, his home state, to support Harris along with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).
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Brian Michael Smith
The letter stated that “our fundamental freedoms are under attack,” adding, “
out a vision for America in which no one is left behind, regardless of who they are or what they love.” “Our fundamental freedoms are under attack,” the letter said, adding, “ out a vision for America in which no one is left behind, regardless of who they are or who they love.”
Megan Thee Stallion
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Megan Thee Stallion in June 2024
The rapper was bisexual and performed at Harris’ first campaign rally for the presidential election, held on July 30, at Georgia State University. She said: “I want to begin by saying Hotties for Harris!” I’m thrilled to be with you all tonight. Make some noise for Mrs. Harris — our future president.”
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Raven-Symone at the 2018 Daytime Emmy Awards
The out actress supported Harris’ historic campaign by signing an open letter in support of her. She also endorsed Harris with her husband in a video, saying “Kamala is steadfast in her beliefs, and she does not waver.” She definitely has a big green check in my book because of the fact that I’m a black female within the LGBTQ+ community, and she has always fought for us to make sure that our future is safe and that our marriage is protected.”George Takei
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The gay Japanese-American actor enthusiastically supported Harris during the Human Rights Campaign “Out for Kamala Harris virtual event” on July 25. Takei stated that “she brings optimism to the campaign and that’s a winning quality. Strength, optimism, joy” during the event. She also noted that she has officiated gay marriages since 2004.
A psychologist and bestselling author, Mary L. Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, has publicly supported Kamala Harris, distancing herself from her uncle’s political views and becoming a vocal critic of his administration.
She also offered advice for Harris’ debate against her uncle, encouraging Harris to mock his weaknesses, refute his lies, and underscore his danger to the nation. Jonathan Van Ness
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Jonathan Van Ness in March 2023
Van Ness said: “I think Vice President Harris will become President Harris!” She has the skills to make America a safe, prosperous and fair place for everyone. She can unite us and protect human rights both here and abroad. I believe in Vice President Kamala Harris & hope you can too.”
Groups in support of Kamala HarrisSeveral grassroots groups have formed in support of Harris, hosting virtual events with celebrities and political figures to raise record-breaking donations:
Black Women for Harris:
A group of Black women advocates hosted a late July virtual Zoom event that served as a model for many other groups. Around 44,000 people attended the event, which raised $1.8million.
White Women For Harris:
More than 164,000 women attended this virtual event, where they heard from celebrities such as Megan Rapinoe or Sue Bird. The call raised $8.5 million for Harris’ campaign. The call raised $8.5 million for Harris’ campaign.Out for Kamala Harris:
LGBTQ+ leaders and activists like Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), drag performer Veronica Electronika, and CNN anchor Don Lemon helped raise over $300,000 for Harris’ campaign in a virtual event organized by the Human Rights Campaign.
Black Queer Men for Harris:
Organized by civil rights attorney Alphonso David, Native Son founder Emil Wilbekin, and activist leader Rashad Robinson, the virtual event had over 3,000 participants and debunked misconceptions about Harris’ record dealing with the Black community.
White Dudes for Harris: Over 200,000 white men from all across the country discussed white privilege and raised over $4 million for Harris’ campaign. It featured celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Mark Hamill and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It also had a competitive fundraiser between comic book and science-fiction fans.
Who hasn’t endorsed Kamala Harris?
Despite Harris’s wide array of supporters, some notable figures have not endorsed her publicly, instead showing their support for Donald Trump:
Ye:
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West supported Trump’s candidacy in 2016 and 2020 and re-endorsed Trump again last February.Elon Musk:
The transphobic billionaire has endorsed Donald Trump and willingly spread anti-Democratic misinformation on his massive social media platform in Trump’s favor.
M.I.A. :
The British rapper endorsed Trump in August, saying, “Trump is going to ride America through the most challenging four years.”
Kelsey Grammer:
- In December 2023, the actor — best known for playing psychologist Frasier Crane on TV — told a BBC interviewer he was “happy to talk about why he supports Donald Trump.”Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
- He endorsed Trump after dropping his own independent third-party presidential candidacy.A coalition of diverse support for Kamala Harris
- Kamala Harris’s growing list of public endorsements showcases the broad coalition that supports her vision for a more equitable and inclusive future. Harris’s campaign is backed by a wide range of people, from LGBTQ+ icons such as Janelle Monae and Billy Porter to politicians like Liz Cheney or Barack Obama. These endorsements show her commitment to fight for LGBTQ+ rights and racial equality, healthcare reform, economic equality, and healthcare reform. Black Women for Harris (BWH) and Out for Harris (Out for Harris) have boosted her campaign by mobilizing communities, raising record donations, and ensuring that she is able to continue her progress in 2024. Her campaign is driven by the collective belief that progress and justice will be achieved. Subscribe to the LGBTQ nation newsletter
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