Trump's 'landslide victory' splits Hollywood: Christina Applegate, Hulk Hogan and other celebs speak out
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump regained the Oval Office after he was declared the president-elect following Tuesday, November 5 election. He ended up winning the Electoral College and the popular vote as well.
The election results certainly divided the opinions shared by some Hollywood celebrities. Some felt dejected whereas some rejoiced and praised the President-elect for his win. Here's how Hollywood reacted to Donald Trump’s win.
1. Scott Baio
Scott Baio shared a video on X and captioned it "November 6th, 2024 thoughts." The actor read many celebrities' names, including Robert De Niro, Taylor Swift, and Julia Roberts, who endorsed or campaigned for Harris and concluded reading the list by blowing a raspberry.
November 6th, 2024 thoughts……. pic.twitter.com/ydveGJthTi
— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) November 6, 2024
2. Hulk Hogan
Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan, a Trump supporter, shared a post on Instagram and wrote, "Believe it or not, brother, we’re more alike than we are different. This election season showed just how much we all care about where this country’s headed. Now that the votes are in, let’s remember—it doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, we’re all real Americans."
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He added, "It’s time to come together, talk with our neighbors and focus on what unites us. We all love this country, and we’re all in for building a better future. Love you all. HH"."
3. Rob Schneider
Actor Rob Schneider posted a photograph of the Washington Monument with an American Flag waving beneath it on social media platform X. He captioned it, "THERE WILL BE NO LATE NIGHT BALLOT DROP THIS YEAR… THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN."
THERE WILL BE NO LATE NIGHT BALLOT DROP THIS YEAR…
— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) November 6, 2024
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN.
THIS IS A LANDSLIDE VICTORY AND A MANDATE FOR OUR 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DONALD J TRUMP. pic.twitter.com/aEBLuxVs6o
He added, "THIS IS A LANDSLIDE VICTORY AND A MANDATE FOR OUR 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DONALD J TRUMP."
4. 50 Cent
Rapper 50 Cent took to Instagram to share photos of him and the new president-elect. He captioned it, "leaving with the winner s**t. I still don’t know what’s going on. Congratulations! @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi"
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5. Elon Musk
Billionaire and Donald Trump supporter Elon Musk also congratulated the new President-elect on regaining the Oval Office. He wrote on X, "The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight."
The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2024
6. Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate seemed dejected and took out her frustration on social media platform X. She wrote in a post, "Why? Give me your reasons why????? My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why?And if you disagree , please unfollow me."
Why? Give me your reasons why????? My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why?And if you disagree , please unfollow me.
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) November 6, 2024
She wrote in another post, "Please unfollow me if you voted against female rights. Against disability rights. Yeah that. Unfollow me because what you did is unreal. Don’t want followers like this. So yeah. Done. Also after today I will be shutting down this fan account that I have had for so many years because this is sick."
Please unfollow me if you voted against female rights. Against disability rights. Yeah that. Unfollow me because what you did is unreal. Don’t want followers like this. So yeah. Done. Also after today I will be shutting down this fan account that I have had for so many years…
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) November 6, 2024
7. Jamie Lee Curtis
Veteran actor Jamie Lee Curtis posted a photo of a painting showing an eagle carrying the American flag. She wrote in the caption, "Many will be celebrating, possibly even gloating over their victory. Many will be stunned and sad with the terrible feelings of the loss."
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She added, "That is the same result despite who wins because that's what America and democracy looks like. Has always looked like. So what does it mean?"
8. Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande shared a message on her Instagram story, talking about the "immeasurable heaviness" of the election results. She wrote in the post, "Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today."
9. Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish, who endorsed Kamala Harris in a video made alongside her brother, Finneas, in September 2024, reacted to Trump regaining the Oval Office. She wrote in an Instagram story, "It's a war on women."
10. Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore shared her thoughts through an Instagram story where she wrote, "Shout out to all of us processing our grief, disbelief, anger, fear, uncertainty, devastation while simultaneously carrying on with life and putting on a brave face for our families…I see you. Let's be tender with ourselves and one another."