like the news of donald trump‘s presidential victory As it spreads around the world, famous names from film, television, music and science share their reactions on social media.

Trump, who will become the first convicted felon to serve as president of the United States, defeated the Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the race. As it stands, she received more than 71 million votes and earned 277 electoral votes, compared to Harris’ 224.

So which celebrities have responded to Trump’s victory and what have they said?

Jamie Lee Curtis

leading to instagramThe Academy Award-winning actress expressed her concerns about Trump’s victory to her 6 million followers. “It means a safe return to a much more restrictive and what some fear draconian time. “Many fear that their rights will be hindered and denied,” the 65-year-old wrote. “Many minority groups and young people will be afraid. Homosexuals and trans people will be more afraid. We know that many women will now find it difficult to get the reproductive health care they need and deserve. For all those people there will be those who will help you. “Me included.”

Curtis went on to encourage his followers to “wake up and fight,” even if it’s “one protest at a time.”

Elon Musk

Although he supported the Democratic Party in the 2016 and 2020 elections, the CEO and billionaire of Tesla Musk became an ardent supporter of Trump’s 2024 campaign after attacking President Biden several times during his presidency.

The world’s richest man, 53, posted his response to Trump’s leadership and his projected victory on X, of which he is CEO. “The American people gave @realDonaldTrump a very clear mandate for change tonight,” Musk wrote. “The future will be fantastic,” he continued, accompanied by an image of SpaceX’s Starship.

Musk reportedly spent election night with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, after becoming one of his campaign’s biggest financial backers. The tech mogul donated more than £91.6 million during the election cycle to America PAC, a political action committee designed by Musk to support Trump.

Cardi B

The rapper, who gave a speech at Harris’ rally in Milwaukee on Friday, recorded herself on Instagram as the results were announced and captioned the video: “I hate y’all.” She took to Instagram Live to share her response overnight. “I swear to God, I’m going to screw them,” he said of Trump voters. “Get away from me! I’m sick of you! “Burn your damn hats, you son of a bitch.”

Of Harris, he said: “I just hope she knows that whatever happens tonight, millions of people are proud of her.” Adding: “Women all over the world are proud of her. “Women of color are proud of her.”

Stephen King

Known as the King of Terror for his popular novels, King (who has been a prominent critic of the president-elect in the past) shared a message with X reacting to the news.

“There is a sign that can be seen in many stores that sell beautiful but fragile items: LOVELY TO LOOK AT, DELICIOUS TO HOLD, BUT ONCE YOU BREAK IT, IT’S SOLD. The same can be said of democracy,” he wrote.

Throughout the race, King has criticized Trump and his well-known supporters, including Elon Musk. Calling Trump a “dangerous” and “horrible” person, he suggested the Republican nominee should have dropped out of the race like President Biden did in the summer. Of Musk, King shared on X: “The man Musk has posted 3,000 times on Twitter in the last month. Most of them are misinformation and outright pro-Trump lies. Remember, he has skin in the game. Please consider your posts accordingly.”

Christina Applegate

“Why? Give me your reasons why????? My daughter is crying because they can take away her rights as a woman. Why? And if you don’t agree, stop following me,” the Casados ​​actress with children and bad mothers. wrote in X.

“Please stop following me if you voted against women’s rights. Against the rights of people with disabilities. Yes, that. Stop following me because what you did is unreal. I don’t want followers like that. So yes. Ready,” he continued.

Brian Cox

Appearing as a guest on Channel 4’s election coverage, the Succession actor locked eyes with his fellow guest, the former Prime Minister. Boris Johnson while defending Trump.

When asked for his opinion, the Scottish actor said: “We have to make sure he doesn’t come in because he is a monster, he really is. “He is crazy, he is demented, he wants to be a dictator.”

“I think he’s lost control, frankly. I think he is deeply mentally unstable and I think he has been for some time. This is not a man who should be president of the United States, at all. He’s not trustworthy, he’s a convicted felon. “I am horrified.”

Bette Midler

After the news broke, Midler shared a quote from journalist HL Mencken about will be adorned by a downright idiot.”

Lili Reinhart

The Riverdale actress shared her disbelief about X after Trump’s lead grew throughout the night. “I cannot understand the feelings of the women who reported their sexual assault at the hands of Trump. Seeing millions of people vote for their abuser,” the 28-year-old wrote. “My heart is absolutely broken for these women. “I believe you and I am very sorry.”

Her post received criticism from many, some of whom claimed to unfollow her and others who claimed she should “stay out of politics.” She sent several responses, including “Bye!!! Never come back! and “suck my dick.”

Cuban brand

Musk is not the only billionaire on Trump’s side: in addition to hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, virtual reality entrepreneur Palmer Lucky, businessman and television personality Mark Cuban have also sent their congratulations to the president-elect.

“Congratulations @realDonaldTrump. You won fairly. Congratulations to @elonmusk too. #Godspeed,” Cuban wrote in X, despite the fact that the billionaire came out as a supporter of Harris during the campaign.

Philip Pullman

In response to the news, the author of His Dark Materials simply posted on X: “Goodbye, America. It was a pleasure meeting you.”