Robert De Niro to Matt Damon, here are celebs who are firmly behind Kamala Harris

Various pop-culture icons are holding fundraising events for Kamala Harris, which are expected to be helpful in the final sprint for the veep.

Published on: Sep 11, 2024 6:44 AM IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Despite Donald Trump’s popularity, several Hollywood celebrities appear to be firmly behind Kamala Harris. The New York Times reported that various pop-culture icons are holding fundraising events for Harris – events that are expected to be helpful in the final sprint for the veep.

Several celebrities are firmly behind Kamala Harris (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP)

Backing Harris are actors like Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Robert De Niro, Molly Ringwald and Matt Damon, producer Shonda Rhimes, chef José Andrés, and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. All of these stars have already hosted or are set to host events for the Harris ticket.

Events for the veep

Modern Family star Tyler Ferguson reportedly held a dance party in Brooklyn last week. Rhimes and De Niro joined actors Leslie Odom Jr. and Tony Goldwyn for a reception over the weekend. The event was joined by Connecticut congressman Jim Himes as a host.

On Thursday, September 12, Ringwald is expected to join Debbie Harry of the band Blondie, artist Cindy Sherman and Michael Stipe of R.E.M. in New York for a reception. Andrés, along with other star chefs, will host a ‘Cooking for Kamala’ fundraiser the same night.

Meanwhile, Damon and Miranda are scheduled to headline a dinner in New York on September 8. Tickets at the event will be going for $25,000 apiece. The next day, Oprah Winfrey is expected to headline a Zoom event for Harris. However, this is not an official campaign event.

As the November election draws closer, a recent New York Times/Siena College poll showed that 28% of likely voters feel they "need to learn more about Kamala Harris." While Trump’s popularity has been evident, Harris is less defined than the former president. During the presidential debate on Tuesday, September 10, Harris will get a chance to convince undecided voters to back her by introducing herself better and explaining what her vision is.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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