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Former President Donald Trump has officially regained the Oval Office after being declared the president-elect following Tuesday's election. Not only did he win the Electoral College, but also the popular vote.
In the days leading up to the election, several A-list celebrities campaigned for Trump's opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, making stops in several states and taking to social media to encourage people to vote.
Now the Hollywood elite are voicing their opinions - some in shambles, others rejoicing, following Trump's victory.
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Actress Christina Applegate revealed that her daughter Sadie had taken the election results hard. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Christina Applegate
A dejected Christina Applegate took to social media to share her frustration with the results.
"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," she wrote on X.
In an additional post, Applegate, who has battled breast cancer and has debilitating MS, said she was closing her X account, which she had used to interact with fans.
"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."
Hours later, the actress expressed regret for her previous posts, writing to X, "I apologize. I’m still reeling and sobbing. But I’m not angry anymore. Just going to go back to my bubble and watch a s--- ton of Bravo shows So peace to all. I suggest you do the same. Very soothing."
Jamie Lee Curtis shared a positive, uplifting message about continuing to fight despite the election results. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for IMDb)
Jamie Lee Curtis
The morning following the election, Jamie Lee Curtis, a prominent advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, urged her followers to continue fighting for what they believe in.
"So the results are in," she began. "Many will be celebrating, possibly even gloating over their victory. Many will be stunned and sad with the terrible feelings of the loss. 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?
"It means a sure return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian time. Many fear their rights will be impeded and denied. Many, minority groups and young people will be afraid. Gay and trans people will be more afraid. We know that many women will now find it difficult to get the reproductive healthcare that they need and deserve. For all those people there will be those who will help you. Me included," she continued.
"But what it really means is that we wake up and fight. Fight for women and our children and their futures and fight against tyranny, one day at a time. One fight at a time. One protest at a time. That's what it means to be an American. That's what it has always meant and will always mean regardless of the outcome. Be gentle with people today. Be gentle with yourself today. Feel your feelings today but most of all.....Be an American today."
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Cardi B
Cardi B, who campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris, said in a now-deleted Instagram Story, "This is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes. That's what imma say," she said, referencing the recent natural disasters that caused destruction across the country."
In an additional Instagram Story, the rapper simply wrote, "I hate yall bad."
Cardi B showed obvious disappointment with the election results in an Instagram Story. (Cardi B Instagram)
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish voiced her support for Vice President Kamala Harris back in September. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Billie Eilish, who backed Harris in a video endorsement made alongside her brother, Finneas, back in September, had a brief reaction to Trump regaining the Oval Office.
"It's a war on women," she wrote on her Instagram story.
Billie Eilish had a short albeit impactful response to President-elect Trump's victory. (Billie Eilish)
Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore shared a statement of strength on her Instagram stories on Wednesday morning. The text overlaid a photograph of her young son.
"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."
Mandy Moore asked her followers to be "tender" with themselves and others following the election results. (Mandy Moore Instagram)
Lili Reinhart
"Riverdale" actress Lili Reinhart spoke specifically to the women who have accused President-elect Trump of sexual assault. "I cannot fathom the feeling of the women who came forward about their sexual assault at the hands of Trump. Seeing millions of people vote for their abuser. My heart absolutely breaks for these women. I believe you, and I am so sorry."
John Cusack
Actor John Cusack voiced his disdain before the presidency had been called for Trump, writing to X in a since-deleted post, "Harris may well come through Wisconsin Michigan and Pennsylvania - the fact that the country would choose to destroy itself by voting in a convicted felon rapist and Nazi is a sign of deep nihilism To put it mildly."
The following morning, he doubled down on his statements, writing first, "Well, if you want to know what it really looks like - Here it comes," followed by "Get ready for the ethics Stephan miller . Child abducting Nazis with free rein."
Christopher Meloni shared an image questioning the intelligence of Americans. (Dominik Bindl/WireImage/Getty Images)
Chris Meloni
"Law & Order: SVU" actor Christopher Meloni chose to share a proverb to articulate his feelings. "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people," it read.
"Americans, as a group, are not especially intelligent and can be readily entertained or fooled to produce a financial benefit for someone."
Bette Midler
Bette Midler, who is a known adversary of Trump, quoted American journalist, H.L. Mencken in a now-deleted post to X.
"When a candidate for public office faces the voters he does not face men of sense; he faces a mob of men whose chief distinguishing mark is the fact that they are quite incapable of weighing ideas, or even of comprehending any save the most elemental — men whose whole thinking is done in terms of emotion, and whose dominant emotion is dread of what they cannot understand. So confronted, the candidate must either bark with the pack or be lost... All the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man who can most adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The Presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
It appears Midler has deleted her account.
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Scott Baio
Actor Scott Baio read off many celebrities' names, including Robert De Niro, Taylor Swift and Julia Roberts, who had endorsed or campaigned for Harris, before blowing a raspberry.
Hulk Hogan, pictured at former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, spoke out after the election had been called. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan, who has been campaigning for Trump, showing up at rallies and ripping his shirt to express support for the former president, took to Instagram to share his thoughts about the results.
"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. 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"
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Rob Schneider
Actor Rob Schneider posted to X a photograph of the Washington Monument with an American Flag waving beneath it.
"THERE WILL BE NO LATE NIGHT BALLOT DROP THIS YEAR… THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN," he wrote. "THIS IS A LANDSLIDE VICTORY AND A MANDATE FOR OUR 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DONALD J TRUMP."
John Rich
Country musician John Rich was concise with his post to X, writing, "WE WIN!! Thank you Lord!!"
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson shared photos of himself with President-elect Trump to his Instagram. (aras Griffin/Getty Images)
50 Cent
50 Cent, who says he turned down $3 million to perform at a Trump rally earlier this year, took to Instagram to share photos of him and the new president-elect. "I don’t care how the fight goes, I’m leaving with the winner s---. I still don’t know what’s going on," he added. "Congratulations!"
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Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban, the former Dallas Mavericks majority owner, also known for his time on television's "Shark Tank," congratulated the president-elect and his outspoken supporter, Elon Musk, for securing the Oval Office.
"Congrats @realDonaldTrump. You won fair and square," he wrote. "Congrats to @elonmusk as well. #Godspeed."
Cuban made headlines days ago after he claimed during a visit on "The View" that Trump is "never" seen with "strong, intelligent women." He later apologized for the comments.
Elon Musk, CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X, posted that Americans showed "a crystal clear mandate for change tonight" by electing Donald Trump. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Elon Musk
Billionaire and vocal Trump supporter Elon Musk also congratulated the former president on regaining office.
"The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight," he wrote.
Dean Cain
Dean Cain, television's former "Superman," shared his excitement on social media. "It's a great night for America, and the world," he wrote in the early hours of Wednesday.
Kevin Sorbo
Actor Kevin Sorbo, who has been a longtime supporter of Donald Trump, wrote on X, "Christ is king. Trump is president. Goodnight."
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