From Billie Eilish to Rosie O'Donnell, Why Queer Celebs Are Coming Out Strong for Kamala Harris
Social media endorsements are pouring in as election draws near
With the Nov. 5 election day nearing, many LGBTQ+ figures are, well, coming out — but this time to offer endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Harris has long been a champion of the LGBTQ+ community. As California District Attorney in 2004, she was one of the first politicians to marry same-sex couples.
Whether fighting to overturn anti-trans policies across the country alongside Joe Biden, or in her own campaign where reproductive rights and freedom over one's body have taken center stage, Harris has drawn a stark comparison in her policy stances compared to that of former president Donald Trump, who has previously promised to roll back protections and rescind existing policies protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from being subject to discrimination.
Driven by the support she’s shown over the years, leading LGBTQ+ personalities are now raising their voices in favor of Harris.
Chappell Roan
It was more of a resigned shrug than a ringing endorsement, but the queer Midwest Princess herself recently expressed her intention to vote for Harris, while emphatically not giving her a wholehearted endorsement. “Yeah, I’m voting for fucking Kamala,” she said in a TikTok video before adding a few caveats. “There’s no way I can stand behind some of the left’s completely transphobic and completely genocidal views,” she said. “Fuck Trump, for fucking real, but fuck some of the shit that has gone down in the Democratic Party that has failed people like me and you.”
Ultimately, there’s no doubt the Harris camp is happy to take the non-endorsement nod from Roan’s incredibly far-reaching platform.
Billie Eilish
Out queer singer-songwriter Billie Eilish posted to instagram to offer her endorsement for Harris. In a short team-up video with her record producer and brother Finneas, the two encouraged their audience to register to vote — saying that, “the choice is clear.”
“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. “Vote like your life depends on it, because it does.”
Lil Nas X
Queer rapper and artist Lil Nas X tweeted in support of Harris the same day Biden dropped out.
“Ur seat is ready madam president,” he posted. “lock in lil bro! @KamalaHarris.”
Cardi B
Bisexual rapper and icon Cardi B shared her thoughts on Harris in a 20-minute conversation on X’s Spaces. She said that people are quick to make assumptions about female politicians and that their sexualized rhetoric only emboldens her support further.
“I always knew how people are when it comes to women, but the disrespect? Listen, if you don’t like her as a politician, that’s you. But if you disrespect her because she’s a woman? It’s very disgusting,” Cardi B said.
“The way that y’all disrespect her, makes me like her,” she added.
Pink
Pop star and ally Pink stood shoulder to shoulder with her daughter to perform “What About Us” for day four of the Democratic National Convention. The artist appeared alongside other performers, all rallying together to show their support — including The Chicks, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Maren Morris, Lil John and many more.
Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper, singer and bisexual icon Megan Thee Stallion joined Harris on stage during an Atlanta rally on July 30. Decked out in a royal blue cropped suit, with matching backup dancers, Stallion made her intentions clear before launching into her hits.
“I want to start off by saying: Hotties for Harris," she said.
As her performance went on, Stallion continued to engage with the audience.
“We about to make history with the first female president — the first Black female president," she declared.
Rosie O'Donnell
Out lesbian and comedian Rosie O’Donnell was seen showing her support for Harris on social media before Biden even dropped out. The day that he officially stepped down, she posted to instagram, “thank u joe biden - lets goooooo !!!!! #vote #harris #energize.”
Since the announcement, her social media accounts have been full of calls to action, countdowns and Harris support through the debate.
Lance Bass
Lance Bass, openly gay performer and former member of NSYNC, came together with Harris for two iconic moments. The two had a conversation about what was at stake in this election and the importance of voting during the “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars” season nine finale.
“Each day we are seeing our rights and freedoms under attack, including the right of everyone to be who they are, love who they love, openly and with pride,” Harris said. “So as we fight back against these attacks, let’s all remember — no one is alone.”
Then later, in one of Harris’ first posts on TikTok, Bass asked Kamala what they were going to say to Trump in November.
“Bye, bye, bye,” she said, alluding to the NSYNC hit of the same name.
Plus, LGBTQ+ Michigan leaders
And, of course, as we’ve previously covered, queer Michigan elected officials, such as Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of Transportation (and Michigan resident) Pete Buttigieg, have made their support known since day one.
Find your sample ballot and information about voting in Michigan at vote411.org.
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