After a grueling week that had millions around the world patiently (and impatiently) waiting by their TV screens for election results, Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States.
With the win, Kamala Harris has made history becoming the first Black, first woman and first South Asian vice president.
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When the news broke, people took to social media to express their feelings about the election including celebrities like Kerry Washington, Lizzo, and D.L. Hughley.
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Here are some of their reactions below:
1. Deborah Cox
Restoring the soul of America.💙
— Deborah Cox (@Deborah_Cox) November 7, 2020
Deborah Cox reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
2. Tika Sumpter
All I keep thinking is Ella gets to see a black woman as the VP of the United States of America. Wow. pic.twitter.com/JoyOwhLjzU
— Tika Sumpter (@iamtikasumpter) November 7, 2020
Tika Sumpter reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
3. Niecy Nash
#Legacy 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hYaEWwT3Tv
— Niecy Nash (@NiecyNash) November 7, 2020
Niecy Nash reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
4. MC Hammer
Let us celebrate this momentous victory that has come at the expense of the innocent shedded blood of our Brothers and Sisters.A victory forged through the intense flames of a pandemic that has stolen thousands of lives.A victory won on the shoulders of heroic Women to Gods Glory pic.twitter.com/v0pAZTHYsH
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) November 7, 2020
MC Hammer reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
5. Amanda Seales
Amanda Seales reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
6. Kendrick Sampson
Kendrick Sampson reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
7. Lebron James
👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 https://t.co/2FwRpCKsnB
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 7, 2020
Lebron James reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
8. Roland Martin
Hey @realdonaldtrump @Paula_White listen to Bishop Ronald Brown and “Let Him In”! #BidenHarris2020 pic.twitter.com/vi9mbrhyV2
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) November 7, 2020
Roland Martin reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
10. Dule Hill
We have moved mountains, Madam Vice President @kamalaharris
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) November 7, 2020
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/tJENmLQXba
Dule Hill reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
11. Attorney Ben Crump
Today marks a HISTORIC achievement for our country. We have the pleasure and HONOR to call @KamalaHarris our MADAM Vice President. She’s the FIRST BLACK woman VP. Let this be a first for diversity, equality and inclusion in America. There’s a bright future ahead! pic.twitter.com/XjQdFreMtx
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) November 7, 2020
Ben Crump reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
12. Kerry Washington
Kerry Washingon reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
13. Antonio Hamilton
HERstory ! ! ! And a HBCU Grad 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️!! @KamalaHarris #HUMBLEDandBLESSED #DISCIPLINEDandSACRIFICED pic.twitter.com/lWUanQA6KK
— Antonio Hamilton (@UnitedSt8Of_Ham) November 7, 2020
Antonio Hamilton reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
14. Jimmy Kimmel
This is a good day for the country we love. Congratulations to @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris and thanks to the lifelong Republicans whose conscience would not permit this to go on. May God bless America.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) November 7, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
15. Martha Stewart
Congratulations VP Joe Biden and sen Kamala Harris. Good luck. Beat wishes.
— Martha Stewart (@MarthaStewart) November 7, 2020
Martha Stewart reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
16. Barbra Streisand
Congratulations to @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris and our beloved country. Honesty and integrity won out! pic.twitter.com/RlaZr88O0R
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) November 7, 2020
Barbra Streisand reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
17. Robin Thede
18. D.L. Hughley
Joe Biden is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election after securing Pennsylvania, according to AP and NBC News #Election2020 https://t.co/XLqGmpIeuJ
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) November 7, 2020
D.L. Hughley reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
19. Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
20. Ellen Degeneres
So much history has been made today. Congratulations, President-elect @JoeBiden and MADAM VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT @KamalaHarris!
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 7, 2020
Ellen DeGeneres reacts to the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
