Between amazement and consternation. Hollywood stars who called to vote for Kamala Harris in the US presidential election shared their disappointment after the announcement of Donald Trump's election to the White House.
This is the case of multi-awarded actress Christina Applegate. ” For what ? Give me your reasons? My child is crying because her rights as a woman are at risk of being taken away. For what ? And if you don’t agree, don’t hesitate to unsubscribe,” wrote the actress starring in “Dead To Me” on X.
And continued angrily: “Please unfollow me if you voted against women's rights. Against the rights of people with disabilities. Unfollow me because what you did is unreal. I don't want followers like that. »
“It’s a war against women”
For Jamie Lee Curtis, the election of Donald Trump is synonymous with a “return to a more restrictive era”. “Many minority groups and young people will be more afraid (…). We know that many women will have more difficulty obtaining the reproductive health care they need and deserve,” she adds, calling for “fighting for women, our children and their future and fight against tyranny.
Singer Billie Eilish shares this view. “It’s a war on women,” wrote the “Blue” and “lovely” singer in a story shared on Instagram after the announcement of Donald Trump’s victory. Ariana Grande said on the same social network that she “held the hand of every person who felt the immeasurable weight of this result today.”
“I hate you all”
Rapper Cardi B also spoke out. “I hate you all,” she commented after Kamala Harris’ defeat. Asked about her presence at the inauguration of the Republican Party candidate, she replied: “I'm sick of you! Burn your fucking hats, motherfuckers. I'm really sad. I swear to God I'm really sad. »
Singer Ethel Cain talks about the beginning of a “dark” period and speaks directly to Donald Trump voters. “If you voted for Trump, I hope you never have peace,” she wrote.
Stephen King's fears for democracy
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis thanked the Democratic Party nominee for her “bravery.” “I am and will remain proud,” wrote the “Murder” series star. Wendell Pierce, starring in “The Wire”, also congratulated Kamala Harris for her “excellent campaign” and regretted the end of an era. “The Supreme Court will be changed for a generation. I will never see a moderate court again in my lifetime. »
Best-selling author Stephen King worries about American democracy in a message published on but if you break it, you buy it.' The same could be said of democracy,” he wrote on X.
The English author of the saga “At the Crossroads of Worlds” Philip Pullman simply wrote “Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you,” triggering an avalanche of negative reactions on X.
