Following Donald Trump's stunning presidential victory in 2024, late-night hosts and other celebrities, including Billie Eilish, Cardi B and Christina Applegate, and have expressed shock and dismay.
- Nov 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - NBC's Seth Meyers had responded to Donald Trump's presidential victory against Kamala Harris. The late-night show host acknowledged the gravity of the situation, recognizing the mixed emotions within the country.
"This is a joyful place to work, and we hope you can see the joy when you're watching at home," he said in the Wednesday, November 6 episode of "The Late Night Show with Seth Meyers". "We're not going to let anything take that joy away, even when we're talking about things that are not particularly joyful."
Meyers acknowledged the division within the country, stating, "Half the country thinks he's a good person... and because of that, he's going to be our president." However, he emphasized the importance of accepting the outcome of democracy.
On the other hand, Jon Stewart, speaking to "The Daily Show" viewers, urged Americans to "work like hell" to shape the future they prefer, despite the election's outcome.
Celebrities and media personalities additionally took to social media to express their feelings of hurt and dismay. Christina Applegate voiced concerns over reproductive rights, while Jamie Lee Curtis warned of a "more restrictive" and "draconian" period.
Cardi B wrote a lengthy post praising Kamala Harris's integrity and acknowledging the fear and challenges facing minority groups and young people. Billie Eilish posted "it's a war on women," while Ariana Grande offered support to those affected by the outcome.
Actor Mark Hamill expressed disbelief, writing, "Either that has just been disproven, or this is not the America we all thought we were living in." Meanwhile, Stephen King warned about the fragility of democracy.