Hollywood witnesses collective meltdown after Kamala Harris’ defeat

The victory of former US President Donald Trump, and his return to the US President office following the US Presidential Elections of 2024, has ruffled many feathers in Hollywood.
Several Hollywood celebrities who rallied behind Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris, reacted strongly to Trump’s win.
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish took to the Stories section of Instagram, and wrote, “It’s a war on women”.
Rapper Cardi B posted a video of herself watching the results of the 2024 Elections. She said in the video, “I hate y’all bad”.
Actress Jessica Alba also shared several quote on her Instagram carousel post. She quoted Kamala Harris in the caption as she wrote, “There is an adage: Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time.
For the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. May the light of optimism, faith, truth, and service guide us-even in the face of setbacks-toward the extraordinary promise of the United States of America”.
Author Stephen King took to his X, expressed concern for democracy in his X reaction. He posted, “There’s a sign you can see in many shops that sell beautiful but fragile items: LOVELY TO LOOK AT, DELIGHTFUL TO HOLD, BUT ONCE YOU BREAK IT, THEN IT’S SOLD. You can say the same about democracy”.
Singer-songwriter Ariana Grande, wrote, “Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today”.
Actress Viola Davis posted a photo of Harris and thanked her for “loving America’s promise,” adding, “I am and will forever be proud”.
A huge chunk of Hollywood campaigned for Kamala Harris including Robert Downey Jr. and Taylor Swift. While the Democrats managed to hold the forts in California, where Hollywood is based, and New York, Republicans swept the elections in the US. (IANS)