Taylor Swift, Hulk Hogan, George Clooney: Which celebrities have endorsed Kamala Harris and Donald Trump for U.S. president

As we get closer to the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, more and more high-profile names in Hollywood and the entertainment world are offering their support for either Democratic candidate U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris or the Republican former president Donald Trump, hoping to encourage their supporters to vote for their respective choice.

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Minutes after Tuesday night's debate between Harris and Trump, global superstar Taylor Swift formally endorsed the vice-president in a post on Instagram, calling Harris "a steady-handed, gifted leader," then adding a link to a voter registration website.

While the "Fortnight" star is arguably the biggest artist in the world, plenty of celebrities have announced who they hope will win this November's election. Here's a look at which celebrities have endorsed either Harris or Trump.

For Harris: George Clooney

Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney endorsed Harris just days after U.S. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. Widely considered one of the most powerful fundraisers within the Democratic party, Clooney's July op-ed in the New York Times that called on Biden to step down was seen as a watershed moment in the movement to push the president to end his campaign.

For Trump: Elon Musk

Worth more than US$250 billion, Elon Musk is the world's richest man. He formally endorsed the GOP candidate 30 minutes after Trump was the target of an assassination attempt in July.

President Donald Trump, right, talks with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the White House in Washington, Feb. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci/AP File)

Since purchasing Twitter in October 2022, later renaming the social media platform X, Musk has amplified the voices of right-wing figures and railed against Biden and other left-wing politicians. In August, Musk hosted Trump for a live interview on X.

For Harris: Charli XCX

Just hours after Biden dropped out and endorsed Harris, British pop singer Charli XCX posted on X that "Kamala IS brat," a reference to the artist's "Brat" album and the viral meme, "brat summer." Harris and her campaign responded by embracing the endorsement, changing their website's colours to Charli XCX's signature green.

If you don't understand what "brat" is, read this explainer on the topic and Charli XCX's impact on Gen Z voters.

For Trump: Kid Rock

Kid Rock has been a vocal supporter of the Republican party for years, endorsing former president George W. Bush and 2012 GOP candidate Mitt Romney. Since Trump was elected in 2016, the Detroit, Mich. native, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, has been one of his loudest advocates and is frequently seen with him at rallies and events. At the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC), Kid Rock performed his song "American Bad Ass."

For Harris: Matt Damon

That's Jason Bourne! No wait, that's Matt Damon! The movie star has supported other Democrats in the past, and in January 2019 said he thinks Harris "is absolutely brilliant" and that he would love to see her be president in the future.

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Last week, Bloomberg reported both Damon and Lin-Manuel Miranda would headline a New York City fundraiser in support of Harris on Sept. 18, with tickets listed at US$25,000.

For Trump: Dana White

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has hosted Trump at several UFC pay-per-view events and has appeared alongside him on numerous occasions. However, their relationship formed long before Trump entered politics: when White's fighting organization couldn't find venues for its matches, the real estate mogul offered his "Trump Taj Mahal" casino and hotel in Atlantic City, N.J.

Since then, White has endorsed Trump all three times he's ran for president and introduced him before his speech at the RNC last July.

For Harris: Robert De Niro

Two-time Oscar winner and longtime Democratic supporter Robert De Niro affirmed his support for Harris shortly after Biden said he would not seek a second term.

Robert De Niro arrives at the Big Screen Achievement Awards during CinemaCon in Las Vegas, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

"In an act of shrewd politics and selfless patriotism, Joe Biden is stepping aside to clear the path for another Democrat to become president … because there is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trump at the ballot box," De Niro told The Hollywood Reporter.

For Trump: Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, has been involved in plenty of surprising moments, including Bash at the Beach in 1996 when he betrayed "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and joined Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in the New World Order (nWo).

But what may have been most surprising was his appearance at this year's RNC when Hogan endorsed Trump, performing his signature T-shirt rip in the process.

"As an entertainer, I try to stay out of politics," said Hogan, who wore a red bandanna with a pair of dark sunglasses propped above his head. "But after everything that's happened to our country over the past four years, and everything that happened last weekend, I can no longer stay silent."

Hogan says it was seeing Trump raise his fist in the air after the assassination attempt that made him think "(Trump) is what America needs."

For Harris: Olivia Rodrigo

In the days after Biden suspended his 2024 campaign and Harris announced the beginning of hers, an avalanche of celebrity endorsements for the vice-president became public. One of those was pop star and actress Olivia Rodrigo, who posted a video on her Instagram account of Harris criticizing Trump's stance on abortion, with Rodrigo putting the praise hands emoji on top of the clip.

For Trump: Dave Portnoy

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who labels himself as a libertarian, said voting for Trump in 2024 is a "no-brainer." The Boston native, who is a frequent guest on Fox News, said he was "very pro-Trump" in 2016 because he felt he would "break politics," but also said that the former president was "wildly divisive."

For Harris: Ariana Grande

Pop songstress Ariana Grande has thrown her support behind Harris. In an Oct. 27 Instagram stories post, Grande revealed that she voted early in Florida for the Democratic presidential candidate. With 376 million Instagram followers, the singer, songwriter and actress has one of the most popular accounts on the social media platform.

Ariana Grande arrives at the fourth annual Academy Museum Gala, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

For Harris: Beyonce

At an Oct. 25 rally in Houston, Texas, Beyonce took to the stage to introduce and endorse Harris. Beyonce told her hometown that she wanted her children to live in "a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we're not divided." Beyonce's 2016 track "Freedom" with Kendrick Lamar has become an anthem for the Harris campaign.

For Harris: Bad Bunny

Latin music superstar Bad Bunny threw his support behind Harris after a comedian at an Oct. 27 Trump rally referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." Soon after, the Puerto Rico-born rapper, singer and record producer shared a Harris video with his nearly 46 million Instagram followers, while a representative confirmed that he was supporting the Democratic nominee. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory.

For Harris: Oprah Winfrey

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in August to back Harris. Winfrey also hosted a star-studded virtual event for Harris in September that included endorsements from celebrities like Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep and Bryan Cranston. Winfrey has previously supported Democratic presential candidates like Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.

Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey at Oprah's Unite for America Live Streaming event, Sept. 19, 2024, in Farmington Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

For Trump: Dennis Quaid

At a California rally on Oct. 12, actor Dennis Quaid called Trump his "favourite president of the 21st century." In September, Quaid told CNN that Trump shares values with former U.S. president Ronald Reagan, who Quaid plays in a 2024 bio film. Quaid reportedly supported Obama during his first run for the White House in 2008.

For Trump: Roseanne Barr

Sitcom actress Roseanne Barr has been a longtime Trump backer. The "Roseanne" star famously supported Trump on and off screen before the reboot of her show was cancelled in 2018 over a racist tweet. She has since appeared at Trump rallies.

Actress and author Roseanne Barr arrives to attend a campaign rally for former U.S. president Donald Trump in Hialeah, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

For Trump: Amber Rose

After endorsing Trump on Instagram in May, model and television personality Amber Rose reaffirmed her support for Trump at the Republican National Convention in July. That month, she also posted a photo of herself wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat with a white bikini. Rose previously called Trump "weird" and an "idiot" in 2016.

For Trump: Azealia Banks

Rapper Azealia Banks voiced her support for Trump in 2023 and appeared at a Florida rally in July. After Trump won his first election in 2016, Banks called Trump her "hero" despite sharing some harsh words about him in 2015.

In this May 11, 2015, file photo, Azealia Banks performs in concert at Irving Plaza in New York. (Photo by Robert Altman/Invision/AP)

For Trump: Brett Favre

Retired professional football player Brett Favre endorsed Trump, as he is set to campaign in Wisconsin with the Republican-elect.

Favre, who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, has recently been under fire due to US$77 million welfare scandal in Mississippi. It is alleged that Favre, along with more than three dozen defendants, used public funds to support personal projects. He allegedly owes nearly $730,000 relating to the scandal.

For Harris: Chrishell Stause

American actress and real estate agent Chrishell Stause has taken to Instagram to formerly announce her endorsement of Harris.

While encouraging her followers to register and vote, Stause highlights clauses of importance to her, such as: women’s reproductive rights, equitable access to health care, contraceptives, in vitro fertilization (IVF), lowering health-care costs and taxes.

“Politicians work for us, and so although I am voting for Kamala, that doesn’t mean I back every policy she has ever had or may have,” Stause said. “It means I’ve done my research and I believe she is easily the best candidate to lead our country to a brighter future. I love my country and I am sending love to you even if we disagree.”

 

 

 

 

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For Harris: Will Ferrell and Billy Eichner

American actor Will Ferrell has partnered up with actor and comedian Billy Elchner to electronically endorse Harris through a video posted to social media.

The video, posted to X on Tuesday, has garnered more than 8.1 million views. In the video, Ferrell and Elchner can be seen wearing T-shirts that read “Loud White Men for Kamala.” 

For Trump: Jon Voight

Actor Jon Voight has been a vocal supporter of Trump since the 2016 U.S. election. Voight, who appeared in classics like "Midnight Cowboy" and "Deliverance," has called Trump the "greatest president since Abraham Lincoln." In a brooding August video posted on X, the 85-year-old warned that under a Harris presidency, "the freedom we all once had will be burned in the dark plague of the darkest time in history, like the destruction of the Civil War."

For Trump: Mel Gibson

Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson made headlines for saluting Trump at a 2021 UFC event. Interviewed by TMZ at an airport in October, Gibson confirmed his support for Trump and took sharp aim at Harris, saying she has a "miserable track record" and "the IQ of a fence post."

For Trump: Buzz Aldrin

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin announced his support for Trump in a lengthy Oct. 30 statement. Aldrin – the second person to walk on the moon – mostly praised Trump's efforts to support U.S. space programs during his first presidency. Aldrin also argued that Trump has the "understanding of human nature, clarity in judgement, decisiveness, knowledge, understanding, and calm under pressures" needed to lead the U.S. again.

U.S. Air Force Col. Buzz Aldrin, retired, listens to a speaker during a ceremony awarding him with an honorary appointment of Brigadier General at the Los Angeles Air Force Base, May 5, 2023, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

For Trump: Jake Paul

Social media personality Jake Paul has been a vocal Trump supporter. The young YouTuber, actor and boxer recently released a nearly 20-minute video to his more than 20 million followers explaining why he is backing Trump. In it, Paul likened the former president's felony convictions to Britain's treatment of America's founding fathers, saying, "history shows that sometimes those who challenge the system are the ones who make a difference."

For Harris: Mark Hamill

For actor Mark Hamill, the force is with Harris. The Star Wars legend has announced his support for Harris in posts on X and Instagram and has also appeared at Harris events. Hamill has long been a Trump critic and advocate for the Democratic party, and has urged American voters to avoid the "orange side."

 

 

 

 

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For Harris: Eminem

Rapper Eminem appeared at an Oct. 22 Harris rally to introduce former U.S. president Barack Obama. Speaking to a hometown crowd in Detroit, Eminem said people shouldn't be afraid of retribution for expressing their opinions, and that Harris "supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld." Eminem has been a frequent Trump critic and previously took aim at him in the 2016 diss track "Campaign Speech."

Rapper Eminem, centre, greets the crowd on stage with former U.S. president Barack Obama, left, at a campaign rally supporting Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, Oct. 22, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

For Harris: Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. & Avengers co-stars

Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. and their Avengers superhero co-stars appeared in an Oct. 31 social media video to offer their support for Harris. Along with Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Danai Gurira and Paul Bettany, the crew brainstormed a new catchphrase for Harris: "I am down with democracy."

 

 

 

 

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For Harris: Sarah Jessica Parker

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker endorsed Harris in an Oct. 23 Instagram post. Citing a long list of reasons – including voting rights, the climate, freedom, equality and playing "a certain childless cat lady" on TV – the "Sex and the City" star said she will be voting for Harris and Walz "with an abundance of joy, optimism and pride."

For Harris: Bruce Springsteen

Musician Bruce Springsteen has been hitting the campaign trail to perform at Harris rallies. In an October Instagram post, the "Born to Run" singer called Trump "the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime" and praised Harris for having "a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone, regardless of class, religion, race, your political point of view or sexual identity." Springsteen's music has long had a political bent, and he was also a vocal supporter of Democrats like Biden and Obama.