By Mark Gray
9:00am PDT, Aug 12, 2020
After months of speculation, presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has selected Kamala Harris as his running mate. Political oddsmakers had tabbed the California Senator as the likeliest choice among the candidates that the former Vice President was vetting. She is now the first Black woman on a major party ticket. Following the announcement, many in hollywood reacted with glee. Click through to see what some of the biggest names in entertainment are saying…
"Let's go @KamalaHarris!!! We've got our ticket, now it's up to us to VOTE. Are you registered?! #BidenHarris2020 http://vote.gov" –Charlize Theron
"History is made. Congratulations @KamalaHarris!! #VPHarris" –Reese Witherspoon
"Hallelujah! Happy Tears. So proud of you, @KamalaHarris. Go. Go. Go!!!" –Tyra Banks
"What a historic moment for women of color, little girls with big dreams, and mothers everywhere. We are cheering for you." –Jessica Biel
"Real actual tears of joy over here in the Hart household… You both have my vote."–Pink
"The sexist and racist political attacks on @KamalaHarris have already begun. Let's demand that the media keep these ignorant, bad-faith attacks out of their 2020 election coverage. Let her know: #WeHaveHerBack" –Amy Schumer
"Very happy for our friend and Senator and future Vice-President, @KamalaHarris, and very much looking forward to voting for the Biden-Harris ticket to begin the difficult work of recovering from this nightmare presidency and building an even better future." –John Legend
"Congrats to all of us, especially @joebiden because @kamalaharris is a powerhouse #bidenharris2020." –Elizabeth Banks
"Was there ever more of an exciting day? For our entire country of course, but especially for my Black and Indian sisters, many of us who have gone our entire lives thinking that someone who looks like us may never hold high office? We work so hard and contribute to the fabric of our lives in America, & now to see @SenKamalaHarris rise to the top like this? It's thrilling!! I am filled with hope and excitement. Thank you @JoeBiden. Let's do this! @meenaharris @mayaharris_ @RohiniKos #sisterhood #letsdothis #bidenharris2020" –Mindy Kaling
"BIDEN/HARRIS – ALL THE WAY #COMEONAMERICA" –Rosie O'Donnell
"CONGRATULATIONS MADAME VICE PRESIDENT. IM BEYOND EXCITED" –Cher
"Finally a Presidential ticket that looks like America!! Now we all go to work to restore the soul of our Nation. VOTE!!!!" –Rob Reiner
"Congratulations @KamalaHarris on being @JoeBiden VP! No more sexist stereotyping of female candidates because an army of women are saying #WeHaveHerBack" –Gretchen Carlson
"So many people writing and feeling galvanized with the choice of @KamalaHarris to join @JoeBiden A BOLD CHOICE. A STRONG CHOICE. THE RIGHT CHOICE!" –Jamie Lee Curtis
"@KamalaHarris @JoeBiden I'm thrilled! I have no joke to tweet. Simply thrilled. Let's do this!" –Julia Louis-Dreyfus
"Congratulations @SenKamalaHarris and welcome to the team. I am thrilled to have a hard-working, accomplished, compassionate, brilliant person partnered with VP Biden. You both have my commitment to do all I can to be of service to your campaign and our country. #KamalaHarris" –Jason Alexander
"I am guessing Bill Barr is having a bad day with this news of Kamala Harris. If ever we needed someone with the skill set of a prosecutor it's now." –Patricia Arquette
"The sexist and racist political attacks on @kamalaharris have already begun. Let's demand that the media keep these ignorant, bad-faith attacks out of their 2020 election coverage. Let her know: #WeHaveHerBack" –Sarah Paulson
"Sen.KamalaHarris this is a great moment. Let's take care of her and make sure we are supportive of her because this is a no nonsense race and she is ready. Go Kamala!" –Whoopi Goldberg
"Congratulations to Kamala Harris, she is now the first black woman on a major party ticket, which is a great moment for her and for America," –Trevor Noah
"Senator Kamala Harris. Thoughts everyone?" –Katie Couric
"This is an extraordinary moment. Not just for women and girls. Not just for those of us who are of mixed heritage. This moment is for every American who dares to dream of a brighter future for our great Republic. Congratulations, @KamalaHarris!" –Lynda Carter
"BREAKING NEWS: Joe Biden has chosen KAMALA HARRIS as his running mate. And . I. AM. ALL FOR IT!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!" –Debra Messing
"Congrats and well deserved Sen. Kamala Harris!! Love to see and support it! Appreciate you JB" –LeBron James
"I'm excited for many reasons!! #BidenHarris2020" –Rachel Dratch
"I'm as surprised as you are, guys. I don't know that I'm ready to go right this minute, but it's so nice to have this nomination be associated with the show because it's my true love." –Maya Rudolph
"I picture Pence wearing arm floaties when he debates Kamala." –Bradley Whitford
"So excited that @SenKamalaHarris is the VP pick! I'm ready to do all I can to ensure a #BidenHarris2020 victory in November!" –Karamo Brown
"Cookie and I are very happy with Presidential candidate Joe Biden's decision to select Senator @KamalaHarris as his running mate. We have happily supported Kamala throughout her career over the years!" –Magic Johnson
"I am crying with joy!!!!" –Josh Gad
"The bells are tolling! So proud and so excited at Kamala Harris's naming by our future president, Joe Biden! She will undoubtedly chew and spit out any male OR female who takes her on. Well done, VP Biden!! Love and kisses, Rita Moreno, newly joyous Puerto Rican" –Rita Moreno
"Pumped! Love you @KamalaHarris. Let's do this. Register to vote —> http://vote.org" –Jesse Tyler Ferguson
"Biden/Harris will begin to heal our nation. From the devastation of the virus to systemic racism, from the economic collapse to the looming climate crisis, we have chosen two great leaders who will lift us up together, toward a new future, toward a new America. #BidenHarris2020." –George Takei
"I'd like to think my enthusiastic support had an influence in her selection. It didn't, but I'd like to think that. #BidenHarris2020" –Mark Hamill
"I CANNOT wait to vote for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris in November. Kamala is FANTASTIC. IM SO EXCITED." –Adam Rippon
"Trump is clearly very bothered by the Kamala Harris pick. He's rambling on & on & on and he sounds very petty & unpresidential. Still throwing personal jabs, calling Warren Pochahontas which isn't even a funny joke or dig. It's actually pretty corny and I wish he would stop." –Claudia Jordan
