Celebrity Reactions to Trump’s Victory: Disappointment and Reflections

Shockwaves of Trump’s Victory: Celebrity Reactions

Donald Trump’s recent victory over Kamala Harris has sent tremors across the globe, with a multitude of celebrities expressing their profound disappointment and social media users reacting with a mix of anger and disbelief. Here are some of the most notable, alarming, and at times darkly humorous reactions:

UK television’s lexicon expert and celebrated lexicographer, Susie Dent, shared her word of the day on X, perfectly capturing the mood: “Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.”
Star Wars actor and vocal Trump critic, Mark Hamill, solemnly declared: “They say we get the leaders we deserve. Either that has just been disproven, or this is not the America we all thought we were living in.”
On Instagram, actress Jamie Lee Curtis delivered a heartfelt message, predicting “a more restrictive, some fear draconian time.” She elaborated, “Many fear their rights will be impeded and denied. Minority groups and young people will be anxious. Gay and trans individuals will find themselves increasingly threatened. We know that many women will now struggle to access the reproductive healthcare they need and deserve. For all those affected, there will be support. I stand with you.”
“It’s a war on women,” singer Billie Eilish lamented on her Instagram story, while film director Duncan Jones, son of David Bowie, expressed feeling “very Brexity” and shared his pessimism regarding the millions who voted for Trump: “I think we may have overestimated the goodness in people.”
Musician Jack White, a frequent Trump critic, stated: “Americans chose a known, obvious fascist, and now America will face the consequences of granting this wannabe dictator the power to enact his agenda.”
Renowned author Philip Pullman simply stated, “Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you.” In a similarly somber tone, Stephen King remarked: “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.”
Members of the band Lambrini Girls also weighed in on Trump’s victory, stating: “GM. We are all totally fucked. The fact that society would rather a rapist run one of the world’s superpowers than a woman speaks volumes. Fascism is here, and it’s crucial to engage politically, now more than ever. Where’s Guy Fawkes when you need him?”
They further shared on Instagram: “Fascism wins every time in America. Neither party is standing up for us, whether in the US or here in the UK. We are far from immune to the repercussions of this.”
Actor John Cusack remarked, “The fact that the country would choose to destroy itself by voting in a convicted felon rapist and Nazi is indicative of a deep nihilism. To put it mildly.”
Donald Trump’s estranged niece, Mary L. Trump, an outspoken critic of her uncle, shared a poignant message that resonated with many disappointed voters: “I am so deeply sorry. I thought better of us.”
Perhaps the most impactful reflection came from a major celebrity who stated: “Goodbye, America. Never speak to me again.”

On social media, users also chimed in with their reactions. One user claimed: “If you think that this is ANYTHING other than misogyny at play, you’re lying to yourself.” Another shared a meme titled “how it feels watching American elections these days,” depicting a Canadian choosing between ‘Everyone gets a puppy’ and ‘Diarrhea forever.’ One user posted an image from the January 6 riots with the caption: “It’s unbelievable that this wasn’t the end for him.” Another observed the irony of American voting, saying: “Being British is wanting to move to America as a child then thinking ‘fuck that’ as an adult.” A particularly biting tweet read: “This is a devastating indictment of America.”

To conclude on a somewhat more uplifting note, let’s revisit the words of electro artist Moby, who shared sage advice for his followers after Trump’s reelection:

“It’s not going to benefit anybody to doomscroll and watch the news and constantly spiral down into depression… So it might sound like a new age cliché, but we have to practice self-care, eat well, exercise, spend time with those we love, help animals, and do anything that keeps us sane and healthy.”