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Pop icon Ariana Grande has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president, urging her massive social media following to vote in the upcoming election. Grande, 31, took to Instagram on Sunday, sharing that she has already cast her ballot for Harris, 60, through Florida’s early voting program. She posted a selfie with a “your vote matters” sticker and added Beyoncé’s Freedom as background music—an anthem that has become closely associated with Harris’ campaign.
Ariana Grande’s endorsement for Kamala Harris:
With her endorsement, Grande joins an increasing roster of high-profile celebrities supporting Harris, including Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Ricky Martin, who have collectively rallied their followers after an incendiary incident at Donald Trump’s Sunday rally. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s remarks, made during Trump’s event at Madison Square Garden, included racial stereotypes and derogatory comments about Puerto Rico. Hinchcliffe’s statements, such as referring to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage” and perpetuating harmful stereotypes about Latino communities, sparked immediate backlash.
The Puerto Rican roots shared by Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Martin brought added resonance to their support for Harris following Hinchcliffe’s controversial comments. Each expressed dismay at the rhetoric, redirecting their energy to publicly endorse Harris and share her plans for addressing issues in Puerto Rico.
Harris, the Democratic candidate, has garnered wide-ranging support from stars across the entertainment spectrum, including Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Bruce Springsteen, George Clooney, and Eminem, the latter making a surprise appearance alongside Barack Obama at a Harris campaign event in Michigan. Grande, known for her occasional advocacy of Democratic causes, has remained relatively private about her political stance until now. Her endorsement of Harris, however, aligns with her past activism, including her support for voter registration efforts in the state of Florida.
This endorsement from Grande and other cultural icons is significant, especially in light of President Joe Biden’s announcement in July that he would not seek re-election. Grande had previously reposted Biden’s endorsement of Harris, where he stated, “Democrats – it’s time to come together and beat Trump.” Her most recent post not only reinforces her commitment but also amplifies the urgency for her 376 million followers to vote.