Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling, Cardi B, and More Celebs React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of the Election
Public figures have a lot to say about this.
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President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he was dropping out of the presidential race, and endorsing his vice-president Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic candidate for election in November.
Immediately after his historic announcement—which was made following weeks of pressure from fellow democrats who were concerned about Biden's fitness for office—celebrities came out in droves to express their feelings about the situation. Here's what they said.
Shonda Rhimes
The Grey's Anatomy producer shared a photo of President Biden on Instagram, writing, "Thank you for your extraordinary career of public service, @joebiden"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The Veep actress wrote on Instagram, "Thank you, President Biden, for your service and for your extraordinary leadership and for your love of this country and all its people."
Spike Lee
The BlacKkKlansman director wrote on Instagram alongside a portrait of Harris, "ONCE AGAIN A SISTA COMES TO DA RESCUE."
Lizzo
The "About Damn Time" singer shared a screenshot from a New York Times article reporting on the Biden news and wrote, "We are truly living in unprecedented times."
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Cardi B
The "I Like It" singer had shared her thoughts following the disastrous debate between Biden and Donald Trump a few weeks ago, calling the president "selfish" for not dropping out and passing the baton to Harris in a social media video. She reposted the clip on X, writing, "AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP FCKIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!!"
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AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP FCKIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!! https://t.co/IAJO5yo79rJuly 21, 2024
Barbra Streisand
The Funny Girl star said on X, "Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term. We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy."
Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term. We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.July 21, 2024
FINNEAS
The musician shared a photo of himself with sister Billie Eilish and President Biden on Instagram with the caption, "I see a person putting the people before themselves and their pride today and for that, I have an enormous amount of respect."
Yvette Nicole Brown
The Community actress said on X, "Be forewarned, if you pop in here w/anything but “Let’s go! #TeamHarris!” I’m blocking you on sight.
"The need for us to show up & #VoteBlueUpAndDownTheBallot has not changed.
"Only the name on the top of our ticket has.
"Good vibes only.
"Let’s Go!x"
Be forewarned, if you pop in here w/anything but “Let’s go! #TeamHarris!” I’m blocking you on sight.The need for us to show up & #VoteBlueUpAndDownTheBallot has not changed. Only the name on the top of our ticket has. Good vibes only. Let’s Go!July 21, 2024
Jamie Lee Curtis
The Freaky Friday actress said on Instagram, "I support wholeheartedly @joebiden and his decision to step down and to endorse unreservedly @kamalaharris
"SHE IS TRUSTED AND TESTED and she is a fierce advocate for women's rights and people of color and her message is one of HOPE and UNITY for America at her time of great national divide."
Christie Brinkley
The supermodel shared Biden's statement on Instagram Stories and wrote simply, "Thank you @joebiden"
Christie Brinkley thanks Joe Biden after he stepped down from the presidential race.
Mindy Kaling
The Office actress wrote alongside a photo of herself meeting Biden, "Thank you Mr. President."
Mindy Kaling poses with Joe Biden at the White House in March 2023.
Jon Stewart
The Daily Show host kept things simple, writing on X, "Legend."
Legend.July 21, 2024
Demi Lovato
On their Instagram Stories, the "Confident" singer shared a link to donate to the Democratic Party, and a photo of themself meeting Harris.
Ariana Grande
The "thank u next" singer shared a photo of President Biden and Vice-President Harris and a link to register to vote.
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Others who praised Biden's withdrawal include John Legend, Jimmy Kimmel, Robert DeNiro, Ellen DeGeneres, and of course, President Barack Obama, for whom Biden served as vice-president between 2008 and 2016.
Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order. Here’s my full statement: https://t.co/Bs2ZumFXxeJuly 21, 2024
Iris Goldsztajn is a London-based journalist, editor and author. She is the morning editor at Marie Claire, and her work has appeared in the likes of British Vogue, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and SELF. Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. She has many opinions on Harry Styles, and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate.
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