Hillary Clinton’s celebrity supporters were ecstatic on Tuesday night as Clinton secured enough delegates to becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee.
The presidential candidate won primaries in California, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico, putting her well above the 2,383 delegates needed to win the nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
“It’s about time,” “Frozen star Josh Gad tweeted. He was joined in that sentiment by stars like Elizabeth Banks, Eva Longoria and Christina Aguilera.
Read more reactions below.
Regardless of where you stand politically, tonight is a very special night for women in this country. 240 years later, it’s about time.
– Josh Gad (@joshgad) June 8, 2016
Proud to support @HillaryClinton! She’s making history not for herself, but for women everywhere! #ImWithHer
– Christina Aguilera (@xtina) June 7, 2016
Congrats @HillaryClinton on becoming the first female nominee of any major party in the US! #HistoryMade #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/rltm43OpdE
– Eva Longoria Baston (@EvaLongoria) June 8, 2016
August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment granted American women the right to vote. I wish they could see us tonight pic.twitter.com/uZovePmxw1
– mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) June 8, 2016
@HillaryClinton #BridgesAreBetterThanWalls
– Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) June 8, 2016
America…a man who makes pee pee jokes in a major presidential campaign speech or the first woman to lead the free world? #ImWithHer
– Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) June 8, 2016
I’m ok with a female President AS LONG as she doesn’t start busting ghosts.
– billy eichner (@billyeichner) June 8, 2016
Very emotional about @HillaryClinton securing nomination – historic moment for American Women. #HistoryMade#ImWithHer#mostqualified
– Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) June 8, 2016