As the 2024 election season heats up, many are asking who has publicly endorsed Harris. Kamala Harris, the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president of the United States, has garnered significant support from diverse groups. 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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Wilson Cruz
The gay Afro-Puerto Rican actor endorsed Harris shortly after she became the Democratic presidential nominee. 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
The bisexual Scottish actor is part of the Broadway for Harris organizing 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.
Colman Domingo
The gay actor of stage and screen was one of over 1,100 LGBTQ+ celebrities and leaders who signed an open letter supporting Harris shortly after her nomination. The letter stated, “Vice President Kamala Harris is a galvanizing trailblazer and has been a champion for LGBTQ+ equality for decades.”
Billie Eilish
The bisexual musician endorsed Harris in a September Instagram video alongside her brother, fellow musician FINNEAS. “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.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
The gay TV, film, and theater actor not only endorsed Harris, but in late August, he also hinted that his friend, pop star Taylor Swift, would endorse Harris soon as well. Swift endorsed Harris in early September, mere minutes after Harris’ successful debate against former President Donald Trump.
Frankie Grande
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
In late July, the out pop musician told journalists outside of the Los Angeles airport that she would “absolutely” vote and campaign for Harris. She also slammed Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) for his comment against “childless cat ladies,” saying, “F**k bad men.”
Janelle Monáe
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.”
Cynthia Nixon
The queer actress, activist, and former New York gubernatorial candidate made her support of Harris publicly known in an August 6 video post on X. In the video, she drank from a coconut — a nod to the Kamala Harris coconut memes that went viral immediately following her nomination — and expressed gratitude that Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate, writing, “I’m Walzing on air!”
Sarah Paulson
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
In late July, the bisexual pop singer endorsed Harris in a virtual fundraiser that raised over $1.8 million for the Harris campaign. “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
The out actress endorsed Harris’ campaign in a September 11 Instagram post that included a photo of herself holding the now-deceased Grumpy Cat, whom she once co-starred with in the 2014 holiday film Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever. She captioned her photo, “HARRIS 
WALZ,” but the photo was interpreted as a subtle retort to Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance’s comment about “childless cat ladies” running the Democratic national leadership.
Billy Porter
The gay, HIV-positive actor has been an avid 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.
Zachary Quinto
The gay actor endorsed Harris in the Human Rights Campaign’s “Out for Kamala Harris” virtual event on July 25. He also traveled to his native home state of Pennsylvania to campaign for Harris alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).
Brian Michael Smith
The transgender actor was one of over 1,100 LGBTQ+ celebrities and leaders to sign an open letter supporting Harris’ candidacy. “Our fundamental freedoms are under attack,” the letter said, adding, “[Harris has laid] out a vision for America in which no one is left behind, regardless of who they are or who they love.”
Megan Thee Stallion
The bisexual rapper performed during Harris’ first presidential campaign rally at Georgia State University on July 30. Upon taking the stage, she said, “I just want to start out by saying Hotties For Harris! I’m so excited to be here with y’all tonight. Make some noise for Mrs. Harris — our future president.”
Raven-Symoné
The out actress endorsed Harris by adding her name to an open letter supporting her historic candidacy.
She also endorsed Harris in a video broadcast with her wife, saying, “Kamala stands strong in her beliefs and she doesn’t 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
The gay Japanese-American actor enthusiastically endorsed Harris during the Human Rights Campaign’s “Out for Kamala Harris” virtual event on July 25.
“You can just see it in her big smile and that wonderful guffaw of hers. She brings optimism to the campaign, and that is a winning quality: strength, optimism, and joy,” Takei said during the event, also noting that she officiated same-sex marriages as far back as 2004.
Mary L. Trump
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
The gay, nonbinary, HIV-positive podcaster and Queer Eye grooming expert endorsed Harris in a July 21 social media post.
“I believe Vice President Harris will be President Harris!” Van Ness wrote. “She has what it takes to lead an America that is safe, prosperous, and equitable for all! She can unify us and safeguard human rights here & abroad. I believe in Vice President Kamala Harris & hope you can too.”
Groups in support of Kamala Harris
Several 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. Approximately 44,000 people joined the event and raised $1.8 million.
- White Women for Harris: Over 164,000 women logged into this virtual event to hear from queer celebrities like athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird. The speakers encouraged listeners to recognize and use their privilege to support Harris and marginalized voters. 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. The call featured celebrities like Jeff Bridges, Mark Hamill, Mark Ruffalo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and JJ Abrams.
- Geeks and Nerds for Harris-Walz: Wonder Woman TV actress Lynda Carter organized the call which featured celebrities like LeVar Burton, Bill Nye, and Sean Astin. 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. From trailblazing LGBTQ+ icons like Billy Porter and Janelle Monáe to political figures like Liz Cheney and Barack Obama, Harris’s campaign has garnered backing from all corners of society.
These endorsements speak to her commitment to fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, healthcare reform, and economic equality. Grassroots movements, such as Black Women for Harris and Out for Harris, have further amplified her campaign, mobilizing communities and raising record-breaking donations to drive her forward in 2024.
As we continue to see the election landscape evolve, it’s clear that Harris’s base of support reflects the true diversity of America. From Hollywood stars to everyday activists, her campaign is powered by a collective belief in progress and justice.
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