The 2024 Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and many are wondering which celebrities will be in attendance to give their support to Vice President Kamala Harris and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz.
Here’s a look at some of the celebrities spotted at the 2024 DNC so far, both on and off the stage.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling arrived on Wednesday to rehearse her role as host. The Office writer and actress will be the third star to host the 2024 DNC, following actor Tony Goldwyn on Monday and political commentator Ana Navarro on Tuesday. Kaling will be followed by actress Kerry Washington on Thursday.
John Legend
On Wednesday, John Legend will be the key musical performer, according to CNN, set to take the stage ahead of Tim Walz’s remarks. He is set to be joined by Pink.
.@johnlegend is at the DNC to help bolster support for VP Kamala Harris’ run for the White House.
He told @tonydokoupil about the impact of celebrity endorsements: “I don’t want to sit out. I want make sure that my voice is heard, but also that I lift up other voices.” pic.twitter.com/jDUfRxZ7Yn
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) August 21, 2024
Omarosa
Ex-aide of former President Donald Trump, Omarosa has posted several photo and video updates from the DNC, including footage of her purchasing a Kamala Harris 2024 T-shirt.
Sean Astin
Rudy and The Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin joined the Indiana delegation on Tuesday’s roll call to help cast its 86 delegates for Harris and Walz. “I want what’s best for Indiana. That means electing Kamala Harris the first woman president of the United States of America,” Astin said.
Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert, playing a hot dog vendor named Donny Franks, filmed an improvised spot with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the DNC on Sunday. Colbert has also been hosting a week of live DNC episodes of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
Eva Longoria
Texas native Eva Longoria introduced her home state on Tuesday before passing the mic to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards.
Common
On Tuesday, Grammy- and Academy Award-winning rapper Common performed his 2024 track “Fortunate,” adapting his lyrics to include a message about Vice President Kamala Harris. The Chicago native was joined by gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds during the chorus.
Patti LaBelle
R&B singer Patti LaBelle performed her 1978 ballad “You Are My Friend” during the “In Memoriam” segment Tuesday evening. The performance comes 20 years after her last appearance at the DNC, when she performed a cover of Sam Cooke’s classic “A Change Is Gonna Come.”
Lil Jon
On Tuesday, an appearance from Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Lil Jon turned the roll call into a dance party when he unexpectedly performed his 2013 hit, “Turn Down for What.”
Spike Lee
Malcom X director Spike Lee joined the New York delegation during Tuesday night’s roll call as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’s “Empire State of Mind” played.
Mark Hamill
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill appeared alongside DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on Monday. Hamill also joined the “White Dudes for Harris” Zoom fundraiser for the Democratic presidential nominee, reciting Luke Skywalker’s lines as part of a $50,000 donation to the Harris campaign.
Wendell Pierce
The Wire and Suits actor Wendell Pierce appeared with the Louisiana delegation on Tuesday, speaking on behalf of the state during the roll call.
Mickey Guyton
Grammy-nominated singer Mickey Guyton performed her song “All American” on the first night of the convention.
Jonathan McReynolds
On Tuesday, Grammy-winning gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds performed with rapper Common.
James Taylor
Six-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor appeared at the DNC on Monday to rehearse for a performance of his song “You’ve Got a Friend,” but ended up getting bumped from the lineup.
“…But it became clear, as the evening unfolded, that there wouldn’t be time for our “You’ve Got a Friend” with cello and voices. Maybe the organizers couldn’t anticipate the wild response from the floor of the United Center… “#JT #JamesTaylor #DNC #DNC2024 pic.twitter.com/B6LG7yxXaX
— James Taylor (@JamesTaylor_com) August 20, 2024
Steve Kerr
Team USA and Golden State Warriors basketball coach Steve Kerr delivered a speech on Monday. “Coach to coach, that guy’s awesome,” Kerr said of Democratic vice presidential candidate Walz.
Tony Goldwyn
Actor Tony Goldwyn hosted the first night of the convention. Goldwyn played President Fitzgerald Grant for seven seasons on ABC’s hit show Scandal.
Jason Isbell
Grammy-winning country star Jason Isbell performed his song “Something More Than Free” on Monday. At the conclusion of his performance, Isbell shouted out his home state of Alabama’s delegation.
Ana Navarro
The View co-host Ana Navarro hosted the second night of the DNC. Navarro, a Nicaraguan-American, is a political commentator for networks including CNN and ABC, and an anti-Trump Republican.
Hasan Piker
Political Twitch streamer Hasan Piker appeared with the press, marking the first time influencers have been given press credentials at the DNC. Piker has over 2.7 million followers on Twitch.
Jack Schlossberg
Grandson of former President John F. Kennedy and TikTok sensation Jack Schlossberg spoke at the DNC on Tuesday about why he supports Kamala Harris for president.
“Once again the torch has been passed to a new generation. To a leader who shares my grandfather’s energy, vision and optimism for our future. That leader is Vice President Kamala Harris.”
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, speaks at the DNC. pic.twitter.com/BgGY5IIB8m
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 20, 2024
