Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden chose California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate on Tuesday. And as Harris’ name quickly began to trend across social media platforms, celebrities took to Twitter  to support (and criticize) the now vice presidential candidate.

 

Kerry Washington 

Washington had nothing but good things to say about Biden’s pick and noted that Kamala now makes history as the first Black and Indian woman to be on a major party’s VP ticket. Attached to her Tweet, Washington linked fans to WhenWeAllVote.org which is a site where people can register to vote.

Overwhelmed by this historic moment. @KamalaHarris is the first Black woman & first Asian-American/Indian to be a VP nominee of major party. My heart is soaring for all the kids out there who see themselves in her and will dream bigger because of this. #KamalaHarrisForVP

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 11, 2020

 

Mindy Kaling 

Speaking about making history, Kaling has been making waves for American-Indian comedians, actresses and writers for years. Kaling tweeted support for Harris by posting countless clapping hands and a queen emoji.

 

.@SenKamalaHarris !!! ????????????????????

— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 11, 2020

 

Trevor Noah’s The Daily Show 

Noah’s The Daily Show shared some humor referencing current Vice President Mike Pence.

 

EXCLUSIVE: White House officials are exploring legal options to ensure Mike Pence can participate in the VP debate with Kamala Harris, a woman

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) August 11, 2020

 

The Daily Show later ran a segment on Comedy Central congratulating Harris but also criticizing her history as a district attorney. 

 

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Teigen and Legend both have used their social media platforms to lift up (and criticize) many politicians in the past. But on Tuesday, Teigen and Legend both expressed firm support for their “friend.” 

 

fuck yes. excited to vote!! still amazed Election Day isn't a national holiday. it needs to be celebrated, with a post vote bar crawl.

— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) August 11, 2020

 

Very happy for our friend and Senator and future Vice-President, @KamalaHarris, and very much looking forward to voting for the Biden-Harris ticket to begin the difficult work of recovering from this nightmare presidency and building an even better future.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 11, 2020

 

Taylor Swift

Beginning her career as a country singer, Swift was not always vocal about her political views. But after the 2016 election, that changed drastically. Her support for Harris’ candidacy is the latest political tilt from this celeb. 

 

YES https://t.co/FuxljfhgZP

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 11, 2020

 

Reese Witherspoon 

Short and sweet, Witherspoon summed up what every other celeb on this list mentioned.

 

History is made. Congratulations @KamalaHarris!! ? #VPHarris

— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) August 11, 2020