Harris and Trump’s Biggest Celebrity Endorsements Ahead of Election Day

Steph Curry, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce are backing Harris, while Kid Rock, Elon Musk and Dr. Phil throw their support behind Trump. Will any of it make a difference?

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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, the flood of celebrity endorsements is making headlines almost daily. With each day bringing new names into the fray, it’s easy to lose track of which stars are rallying for which candidate.

 

Despite Trump leading on prediction platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, both campaigns are actively seeking support from high-profile figures in music, film, sports, and social media. Here’s a quick rundown of who’s backing who.

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Hollywood endorsements for Trump

Dr. Phil

Who they are:  Popular personality, psychologist and host of the popular television program, “Dr. Phil”

 

Endorsement: On Oct. 27, Dr. Phil endorsed Trump at his Madison Square Garden rally

Not here just to stand up for Donald J Trump. Lord knows he doesn’t need me to stand up for him. He’s tough as an old army boot. He’s got lots of enemies, different groups that are scared, and between them, they have impeached him, indicted him, raided him, railroaded him, shot him and sued him. And where is he? He is still standing.”

Kelsey Grammar

  • TikTok: N/A

 

Who they are:  Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles in “Cheers” and “Frasier.”


Endorsement:  Back in December 2023, Grammer endorsed Trump during a BBC interview.

I am [endorsing Trump] and I’ll let that be the end of it.

Mel Gibson

  • Instagram: N/A
  • Twitter/X: N/A
  • TikTok: N/A

 

Who they are:  Oscar-winning actor best known for his role as William Wallace in the iconic film, “Braveheart.”


Endorsement: In a TMZ interview posted on Oct. 24, Gibson endorsed Trump.

I don’t think it’s going to surprise anyone who I vote for... I know what it’ll be like if we let her in. And that ain’t good. Miserable track record. No policies to speak of. She’s got the IQ of a fence post.

Zachary Levi

  • TikTok: N/A


Endorsement: 
In September, Levi endorsed Trump at a rally.

I do believe, of the two choices that we have, and we only have two, Donald Trump, President Trump is the man that can get us there.

Dennis Quaid

  • Twitter/X: N/A
  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are: Quaid is known for many films including “The Parent Trap” and “The Big Easy.”


Endorsement:  On Oct. 12, Quaid spoke at a Trump rally.

I, myself, I think I’m going to vote for [Trump] in the next election, “It’s time to pick a side. Are we going to be a nation that stands for the constitution or for TikTok? Are we going to be a nation of law and order or wide open borders?

Hollywood endorsements for Harris

Sarah Jessica Parker

  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are:  Emmy-winning actress best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the popular series, “Sex and the City.”


Endorsement:  On Oct. 24, Parker posted a photo of her holding up a Harris/Walz placard on Instagram.

 

...With an abundance of joy, optimism and pride, I am voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.

Leonardo DiCaprio

  • TikTok: N/A

 

Who they are:  Oscar-winning actor best known for his roles in “Titanic,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “The Revenant.”

 

Endorsement:  On Oct. 25, DiCaprio posted an Instagram reel discussing the damages from Hurricane Helene and Milton.

We need leaders who are equipped to enact climate policies that will help save the planet, and that’s why I’m casting my vote for @KamalaHarris on November 5.

Shonda Rhimes

  • TikTok: 384.1 thousand followers

 

Who they are:  Television producer and writer of popular projects like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal.”

 

Endorsement:  On Aug. 1, Rhymes posted on Instagram endorsing Harris. 

Vice President @kamalaharris is fighting to restore reproductive freedom so that women in every state have access to the care they need and deserve.

Spike Lee

  • Twitter/X: N/A
  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are:  Film director best known for his films, “Do the Right Thing” and “BlacKkKlansman.”

 

Endorsement:  On Jul. 21, Lee endorsed Kamala in an Instagram post.

ONCE AGAIN A SISTA COMES TO DA RESCUE.🙏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾👏🏾🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

Who they are:  Schwarzenegger is best known for starring in the iconic film franchise, “The Terminator,” and being California’s former governor.

 

Endorsement:  On Oct. 30, Schwarzenegger posted on Twitter/X with a long caption endorsing Harris.

...And I will always be an American before I am a Republican. That’s why, this week, I am voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz…

Music endorsements for Trump​

Kanye West

  • Twitter/X: N/A

Who they are: Grammy-winning rapper and producer with over 68 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

 

Endorsement: In February, West endorsed Trump when speaking to paparazzi.

Yeah, of course, it’s Trump all day.

Jason Aldean

Who they are:  Grammy-nominated country singer with close to 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

 

Endorsement:  In July, Aldean dedicated a song to Trump.

President Trump’s a friend of mine so I want to send this next song out to him. We all know what’s going to happen come November, so it’s all good.

Kodak Black

  • Twitter/X: N/A

Who they are: Rapper with over 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

Endorsement: Last year, in an interview Kodak Black said “I f–k with that boy” in reference to Trump.

Kid Rock

  • TitTok: N/A

     

Who they are:  Grammy-nominated singer with over 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

Endorsement:  
On Jul. 18, Kid Rock performed “American Bad A–” at the  Republican National Convention.

Chris Janson

  • TikTok: 305.9 thousand followers

Who they are: Country singer with over 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

 

Endorsement: After performing at the 2016 RNC, Janson returned to perform “All American Guy” at the 2024 RNC.

Music Endorsements for Harris

Beyoncé

  • TikTok: 6.1 million followers

     

Who they are: Grammy-winning singer and former member of the girl group “Destiny’s Child” with over 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

Endorsement: On Oct. 25, Beyonce spoke at a Houston rally for Harris

Our moment is right now. It's time for America to sing a new song. A song that began 248 years ago.

Bad Bunny

  • TikTok: 30.9 million followers

Who they are:  Grammy-winning rapper and singer with over 62 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

 

Endorsement: While it may not be an outright endorsement, Bad Bunny reposted a video of Harris speaking about Puerto Rico.

Eminem

  • TikTok: 9.3 million followers

     

Who they are: Grammy-winning rapper with over 79 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

Endorsement: 
On Oct. 22, Eminem rallied for Harris in Detroit.

[Harris] supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld.

Taylor Swift

  • TikTok: 32.9 million followers

     

Who they are: Grammy-winning singer with over 91 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

Endorsement: 
On Sept. 10, Taylor Swift endorsed Harris on Instagram in a viral post.

I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader…

Barbra Streisand

  • TikTok: 186 thousand followers

     

Who they are: Singer and actress best known for her Grammy-winning music and Oscar-winning performance in “Funny Girl.”

Endorsement: 
In a statement to the New York Times in July, Streisand endorsed Harris.

President Biden and Vice President Harris ushered this nation out of the Trump chaos. I’m so grateful to President Biden and so excited to support Kamala Harris. She will work to restore women’s reproductive freedom and continue with the accomplishments begun in the Biden-Harris administration.

Sports Endorsements for Trump

Hulk Hogan

 

Who they are:  One of the most well-known professional wrestlers.


Endorsement: Hogan endorsed Trump at the 2024 RNC.

We never had it better than the Trump years… peace and respect around the world.

Brett Favre

  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are: Former NFL quarterback for over 20 years and primarily for the Green Bay Packers.

 

Endorsement: On Oct. 30, Favre spoke at Trump’s rally in Wisconsin. 

Much like the Packer organization, Donald Trump and his organization was a winner. The United States of America won with his leadership.

Harrison Butker

  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are: Current NFL placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs.

 

Endorsement: On Oct. 10, Butker announced his endorsement for Trump at a Josh Hawley for Senate event.

I'm supporting the president that's going to be the most pro-life president. It's a topic that is the most crucial topic for me. I want us to be fighting for the most vulnerable, fighting for the unborn.

Danica Patrick

  • TikTok: 56.4 thousand followers

Who they are: Professional former racing driver and became the first woman to win an IndyCar series race.

 

Endorsement: Patrick announced on Instagram that she had voted for the first time.

I made a rule for myself that if I didn’t vote I could not have an opinion about the outcome, because I didn’t earn that right. Not this time. I voted for @realdonaldtrump and I can’t wait to have him make America great again! 🇺🇸

Sports Endorsements for Harris

Magic Johnson

  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are:  Former NBA point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers.

 

Endorsement: Co-chaired the “Athletes for Harris” campaign and shared a statement in support of Harris.

I have known Vice President Harris for over 25 years, and you can count on her to deliver on what she says she is going to do. She’ll be a President for all people, no matter the race, language, sexual orientation, or party line.

Dawn Staley

  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are:  Current WNBA coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks and former player for the Charlotte Sting and Houston Comets.

 

Endorsement: Staley also was part of the “Athletes for Harris” campaign.

In a tweet from August –

“VP and family.  @Tim_Walz let’s get that done like @GamecockWBB in Minnesota in 2022!”

Stephen Curry

Who they are: Current NBA point guard for the Golden State Warriors.

 

Endorsement: Curry joined the Democratic National Convention and endorsed Harris.

I believe that Kamala as president could bring that unity back and continue to move our country forward.

Billie Jean King

  • TikTok: N/a

 

Who they are:  Former tennis player who won 39 Grand Slam titles.

 

Endorsement:  King also was part of the “Athletes for Harris” campaign.


On Oct. 20, King posted

Happy birthday to @vp Kamala Harris! 🎉 She's 60 years young today, a perfect score in tennis, 6-0. Let's all do our part to ensure she's the next President of the United States!

Influencer/Internet Personality Endorsements for Trump​

Logan Paul

  • TikTok: 18.7 million followers

 

Who they are:  Popular influencer, professional wrestler, and host of the “Impaulsive” podcast.

 

Endorsement:  Trump appeared on Paul’s podcast back in June, however, this is not a direct endorsement of Trump. He also reached out to Biden’s team to come on his podcast.

Bryce Hall

  • TikTok: 23.7 million followers

Who they are: Social media personality who achieved success doing dance videos on TikTok.

 

Endorsement: On Sept. 13, Bryce Hall was brought on stage by Trump at his Las Vegas rally.

We need Trump back – really bad. Make America great again.

Influencer/Internet Personality Endorsements for Harris​

Hank Green

Who they are: One half of the popular YouTube channel vlogbrothers and author of “The Carls” book series.

 

Endorsement: Green has been vocal on his X/Twitter about his support for Kamala. 


About Harris’ catchphrase, Green
tweeted

‘We’re not going back’ kicks ass.

Alex Cooper

Who they are: Podcaster and host of the massively popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast.

 

Endorsement: On Oct. 6, Cooper hosted Harris on a podcast episode. Cooper also reached out to Trump’s team for an interview. But this is not a direct endorsement of Harris.

I am so aware I have a very mixed audience when it comes to politics, so please hear me when I say [that] my goal today is not to change your political affiliation. What I’m hoping is that you’re able to listen to a conversation that isn’t too different from the ones that we’re having here every week.

Business Leader Endorsements for Trump​​

Elon Musk

  • Instagram: N/A
  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are: CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, owner of X/Twitter, and one of the wealthiest people on the planet.

 

Endorsement: On Jul. 13, Musk tweeted his endorsement of Trump after an assassination attempt.

I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.

Tyler Winklevoss

  • TikTok: N/A

Who they are:  Investor and founder of Gemini cryptocurrency exchange.

 

Endorsement: On Jun. 20, Winklevoss tweeted his support for Trump.

I just donated $1 million in bitcoin (15.47 BTC) to @realDonaldTrump and will be voting for him in November. Here’s why: Over the past few years, the Biden Administration has openly declared war against crypto…

Bill Ackman

  • Instagram: N/A
  • TikTok: N/A

 

Who they are:  Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management.

 

Endorsement:  On Jul. 13, Ackman formally endorsed Trump on X/Twitter.

I am going to formally endorse @realDonaldTrump. I came to this decision some time ago as many @X followers have already understood from my supportive posts of Trump and my criticisms of @POTUS Biden.

Business Leader Endorsements for Harris​​

Mark Cuban

Who they are: Businessman and TV personality best known as one of the main “sharks” on “Shark Tank.”

 

Endorsement: Eighty-eight business leaders signed a letter endorsing Harris and Cuban was one of the signatories.

In a conversation with FOX56 about Harris, Cuban said –

Donald Trump isn’t addressing small businesses at all, he’s saying nothing. So if you work for a small business, own a small business, want to start a small business, Kamala Harris is the choice.

Bill Gates

  • TikTok: N/A

 

Who they are:  Co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft and currently a philanthropist.


Endorsement:  On Oct. 22, the New York Times reported Gates privately donated $50 million to a non-profit supporting the Harris campaign. Although, he “has not publicly endorsed Ms. Harris.”

Sheryl Sandberg

  • TikTok: N/A

 

Who they are:  Technology executive and the former COO of Meta Platforms,

 

Endorsement: On Jul. 22, Sandberg formally endorsed Harris on Instagram.

[Harris] will defend women’s rights — and all Americans’ rights — from the Oval Office with a determined, compassionate focus. I’m thrilled to support her.

From all industries across America (and around the globe), prominent figures are sharing their endorsements and opinions on the upcoming election. But as Election Day approaches, the actual impact of these endorsements remains uncertain, but their visibility underscores the unique way the 2024 election has blended celebrities with political discourse.

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