Celebrities react as Donald Trump wins 2024 US election to become president

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ariana Grande, who will star in the film adaptation of Wicked later this month, wrote: “Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” Director Adam McKay, whose credits include The Big Short and Don’t Look Up, wrote: “Who would have guessed lying about Biden’s cognitive health for two years, refusing to do an open convention for a new nominee, never mentioning public healthcare & embracing fracking, the Cheneys & a yr long slaughter of children in Gaza wouldn’t be a winning strategy?” open image in gallery Donald Trump with his vice president, JD Vance, and wife Melania The Wire actor Wendell Pierce warned of the “consequences” Trump’s victory could have. Very soothing.” open image in gallery Christina Applegate launched a tirade after Trump’s election win Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright, whose credits include the Hunger Games franchise, The Batman and TV series Westworld, re-shared his earlier post, which read: “We’re crazy, America. Ultra-conservative evangelical bigotry, xenophobia, racism is the mandate.” Actor and director Ben Stiller simply quoted playwright David Adjmi, writing: “ … is the coast ever clear?” open image in gallery One person who is happy about Donald Trump’s election victory is Elon Musk Meanwhile, over in the Trump camp, boxer and internet personality Jake Paul called the Republican party’s triumph “a massive step in the right direction to heal the major issues going on in the world currently”, while Shazam! It’s disgusting, shameful, and clear as day.” open image in gallery Kamala Harris’ election loss to Trump has upset many Hollywood stars American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain, as part of a lengthier statement, said that Trump’s win "is part of a deeper problem" and called it "the ugly consequence of the already present reality in this country that we all just despise each other in.” In Britain, His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman was less than enthused about Trump winning the election, and responded by saying “goodbye” to America, adding: “It was nice knowing you.” Susie Dent subtly shared her views on the fact that Trump had won a second term in the White House.