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From Kesha to George Takei: Here are 20 LGBTQ+ celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris for 2024

Kamala Harris has earned public endorsements from major LGBTQ+ celebrities, growing her broad and diverse appeal.
P!nk, lgbtq musician, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 6, 2019.
P!nk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 6, 2019. Photo: Shutterstock

As the 2024 election season heats up, many are asking who has publicly endorsed Harris. Kamala Harris, the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president of the United States, has garnered significant support from diverse groups. From Hollywood icons to political and business leaders, her growing list of endorsements reflects her commitment to building bridges across demographics and ideological divides.

Harris has been publicly endorsed by major heterosexual celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Taylor Swift, political leaders like former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney, and business leaders like Mark Cuban and Melinda Gates. But Harris has also been endorsed by LGBTQ+ celebrities as well, offering a glimpse into her queer base of support.

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Alan Cumming

Sept. 15, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Alan Cumming at the 76th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. Mandatory Credit: Kevork Djansezian-USA TODAY
Kevork Djansezian-USA TODAY via IMAGN images Alan Cumming at the 76th Emmy Awards on September 15, 2024

The bisexual Scottish actor is part of the Broadway for Harris organizing committee. The group is a volunteer coalition of theatrical industry workers and leaders who have helped organize phone banks, canvassing, social media outreach, and fundraising events for Harris’ campaign.

Colman Domingo

Mar 10, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colman Domingo at the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Kevork Djansezian-USA TODAY
Kevork Djansezian-USA TODAY via IMAGN images Colman Domingo at the 96th Academy Awards

The gay actor of stage and screen was one of over 1,100 LGBTQ+ celebrities and leaders who signed an open letter supporting Harris shortly after her nomination. The letter stated, “Vice President Kamala Harris is a galvanizing trailblazer and has been a champion for LGBTQ+ equality for decades.”

Billie Eilish

LOS ANGELES - JAN 14: Billie Eilish at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals at the Barker Hanger on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, CA
Shutterstock Billie Eilish at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Award in January 2024

The bisexual musician endorsed Harris in a September Instagram video alongside her brother, fellow musician FINNEAS. “We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet, and our democracy,” Eilish said in the video.

Frankie Grande

LOS ANGELES - OCT 10: Frankie Grande arrives for the 2019 amFAR Gala on October 10, 2019 in Hollywood, CA
Shutterstock Frankie Grande at the 2019 amFAR Gala in Hollywood, California

The gay actor, media personality, and half-brother of pop singer Ariana Grande endorsed Harris in July, signing an open letter in support of her nomination after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign.

Kesha

Kesha
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In late July, the out pop musician told journalists outside of the Los Angeles airport that she would “absolutely” vote and campaign for Harris. She also slammed Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) for his comment against “childless cat ladies,” saying, “F**k bad men.”

Janelle Monáe

non-binary Black singer and musician Janelle Monae
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The pansexual, nonbinary, polyamorous Afrofuturist musician and actor endorsed Harris by resharing one of Harris’ Instagram posts and writing their own comment: “I’m in.”

Cynthia Nixon

New York, NY - December 8, 2021: Cynthia Nixon wearing dress by Christopher John Rogers attends premiere of And Just Like That by HBO MAX at MoMA
Shutterstock Cynthia Nixon in December 2021

The queer actress, activist, and former New York gubernatorial candidate made her support of Harris publicly known in an August 6 video post on X. In the video, she drank from a coconut — a nod to the Kamala Harris coconut memes that went viral immediately following her nomination — and expressed gratitude that Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate, writing, “I’m Walzing on air!”

Sarah Paulson

LOS ANGELES - JAN 09: Sarah Paulson {Object} arrives for ‘The Way Back’ World Premiere on January 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA
Shutterstock Sarah Paulson in January 2020

The sexually fluid TV and film actress wrote in an August 20 Instagram post, “I’m thrilled to be joining alongside so many incredible humans for ‘Broadway For Harris’ to get Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and down-ballot Democrats elected this November.”

P!nk

P!nk, lgbtq musician, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 6, 2019.
Shutterstock P!nk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 6, 2019.

In late July, the bisexual pop singer endorsed Harris in a virtual fundraiser that raised over $1.8 million for the Harris campaign. “We are in this,” she said, “and I’m just really grateful that us women are going to have a voice, and we’ve always made our voices heard, and now it’s time to just get extra loud.”

P!nk and her daughter also performed the song “What About Us” on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Aubrey Plaza

LOS ANGELES - FEB 23: Aubrey Plaza arrives for the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, CA
Shutterstock Aubrey Plaza in 2019

The out actress endorsed Harris’ campaign in a September 11 Instagram post that included a photo of herself holding the now-deceased Grumpy Cat, whom she once co-starred with in the 2014 holiday film Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever. She captioned her photo, “HARRIS 🇺🇸 WALZ,” but the photo was interpreted as a subtle retort to Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance’s comment about “childless cat ladies” running the Democratic national leadership.

Billy Porter

Billy Porter wears a wide brimmed black hat while serving some serious side eye.
Shutterstock Billy Porter

The gay, HIV-positive actor has been an avid supporter of Harris. He performed at a Democratic National Convention luncheon in August and has worked as an official surrogate for her campaign, helping raise funds and get out the vote for her and other down-ticket Democratic candidates who can help implement Harris’ agenda.

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto and Celia Keenan-Bolger attend Second Stage Theater Fall Gala Honoring Sarah Paulson at Cipriani Wall Street on November 6, 2023
Shutterstock Zachary Quinto in November 2023

The gay actor endorsed Harris in the Human Rights Campaign’s “Out for Kamala Harris” virtual event on July 25. He also traveled to his native home state of Pennsylvania to campaign for Harris alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).

Brian Michael Smith

Brian Michael Smith
Shutterstock Brian Michael Smith

The transgender actor was one of over 1,100 LGBTQ+ celebrities and leaders to sign an open letter supporting Harris’ candidacy. “Our fundamental freedoms are under attack,” the letter said, adding, “[Harris has laid] out a vision for America in which no one is left behind, regardless of who they are or who they love.”

Megan Thee Stallion

Manchester, Tennessee USA - 06-16-2024: Megan Thee Stallion performs for a huge crowd at Bonnaroo music festival
Shutterstock Megan Thee Stallion in June 2024

The bisexual rapper performed during Harris’ first presidential campaign rally at Georgia State University on July 30. Upon taking the stage, she said, “I just want to start out by saying Hotties For Harris! I’m so excited to be here with y’all tonight. Make some noise for Mrs. Harris — our future president.” 

Raven-Symoné

LOS ANGELES - APR 27: Raven-Symone at the 2018 Daytime Emmy Awards - Creative at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on April 27, 2018 in Pasadena, CA
Shutterstock Raven-Symone at the 2018 Daytime Emmy Awards

The out actress endorsed Harris by adding her name to an open letter supporting her historic candidacy.

She also endorsed Harris in a video broadcast with her wife, saying, “Kamala stands strong in her beliefs and she doesn’t waver. She definitely has a big green check in my book because of the fact that I’m a black female within the LGBTQ+ community, and she has always fought for us to make sure that our future is safe and that our marriage is protected.”

George Takei

George Takei
Shutterstock George Takei

The gay Japanese-American actor enthusiastically endorsed Harris during the Human Rights Campaign’s “Out for Kamala Harris” virtual event on July 25.

“You can just see it in her big smile and that wonderful guffaw of hers. She brings optimism to the campaign, and that is a winning quality: strength, optimism, and joy,” Takei said during the event, also noting that she officiated same-sex marriages as far back as 2004.

Mary L. Trump

Mary Trump
Simon & Schuster promotional image Mary Trump

A psychologist and bestselling author, Mary L. Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, has publicly supported Kamala Harris, distancing herself from her uncle’s political views and becoming a vocal critic of his administration.

She also offered advice for Harris’ debate against her uncle, encouraging Harris to mock his weaknesses, refute his lies, and underscore his danger to the nation.

Jonathan Van Ness

Jonathan Van Ness attends Day 365 Live! with Dylan Mulvaney at Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York on March 13, 2023
Shutterstock Jonathan Van Ness in March 2023

The gay, nonbinary, HIV-positive podcaster and Queer Eye grooming expert endorsed Harris in a July 21 social media post.

“I believe Vice President Harris will be President Harris!” Van Ness wrote. “She has what it takes to lead an America that is safe, prosperous, and equitable for all! She can unify us and safeguard human rights here & abroad. I believe in Vice President Kamala Harris & hope you can too.”

Groups in support of Kamala Harris

Several grassroots groups have formed in support of Harris, hosting virtual events with celebrities and political figures to raise record-breaking donations:

  • Black Women for Harris: A group of Black women advocates hosted a late July virtual Zoom event that served as a model for many other groups. Approximately 44,000 people joined the event and raised $1.8 million. 
  • White Women for Harris: Over 164,000 women logged into this virtual event to hear from queer celebrities like athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird. The speakers encouraged listeners to recognize and use their privilege to support Harris and marginalized voters. The call raised $8.5 million for Harris’ campaign.
  • Out for Kamala Harris: LGBTQ+ leaders and activists like Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), drag performer Veronica Electronika, and CNN anchor Don Lemon helped raise over $300,000 for Harris’ campaign in a virtual event organized by the Human Rights Campaign.
  • Black Queer Men for Harris: Organized by civil rights attorney Alphonso David, Native Son founder Emil Wilbekin, and activist leader Rashad Robinson, the virtual event had over 3,000 participants and debunked misconceptions about Harris’ record dealing with the Black community.
  • White Dudes for Harris: Over 200,000 white men from all across the country discussed white privilege and raised over $4 million for Harris’ campaign. The call featured celebrities like Jeff Bridges, Mark Hamill, Mark Ruffalo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and JJ Abrams.
  • Geeks and Nerds for Harris-Walz: Wonder Woman TV actress Lynda Carter organized the call which featured celebrities like LeVar Burton, Bill Nye, and Sean Astin. It also had a competitive fundraiser between comic book and science-fiction fans.

Who hasn’t endorsed Kamala Harris?

Despite Harris’s wide array of supporters, some notable figures have not endorsed her publicly, instead showing their support for Donald Trump:

  • Ye: The rapper formerly known as Kanye West supported Trump’s candidacy in 2016 and 2020 and re-endorsed Trump again last February.
  • Elon Musk: The transphobic billionaire has endorsed Donald Trump and willingly spread anti-Democratic misinformation on his massive social media platform in Trump’s favor.
  • M.I.A.: The British rapper endorsed Trump in August, saying, “Trump is going to ride America through the most challenging four years.”
  • Kelsey Grammer: In December 2023, the actor — best known for playing psychologist Frasier Crane on TV — told a BBC interviewer he was “happy to talk about why he supports Donald Trump.”
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: He endorsed Trump after dropping his own independent third-party presidential candidacy.

A coalition of diverse support for Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris’s growing list of public endorsements showcases the broad coalition that supports her vision for a more equitable and inclusive future. From trailblazing LGBTQ+ icons like Billy Porter and Janelle Monáe to political figures like Liz Cheney and Barack Obama, Harris’s campaign has garnered backing from all corners of society.

These endorsements speak to her commitment to fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, healthcare reform, and economic equality. Grassroots movements, such as Black Women for Harris and Out for Harris, have further amplified her campaign, mobilizing communities and raising record-breaking donations to drive her forward in 2024.

As we continue to see the election landscape evolve, it’s clear that Harris’s base of support reflects the true diversity of America. From Hollywood stars to everyday activists, her campaign is powered by a collective belief in progress and justice.

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