‘Dreams Do Come True’: Celebrities React as Democrats Sweep to Power In 2026 Midterm Election
Artists and actors everywhere joined the party, posting thoughts and outright joy on the historic Dems victory. And, for the Conservatives, a demoralizing defeat.
The 2026 midterm election witnessed a historic victory for the Democrats, who captured control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The outcome was a seismic shift, with key Senate seats flipping in Texas, Maine, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, and both Carolinas. Two dozen House seats also changed hands in favor of the Democratic party. This victory ensured that Donald Trump would conclude his second term as a "lame duck," as the Democrats secured a significant mandate.
Celebrity and artistic figures across the globe celebrated the triumph, with many expressing their joy and relief on social media. Mandy Moore, a prominent singer and actress, shared multiple posts on Instagram Stories, highlighting the progress made in Texas and recognizing the pivotal role of Stacey Abrams, a voting rights activist and politician. She referred to Abrams as a "hero" who "opened the door for tonight."
Veteran actor Henry Winkler echoed the sentiment, responding to a post on X by commenting, "Dreams do come true." He expressed his happiness at the historic Democratic sweep. The celebration extended to other celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo, Willie Nelson, Tinashe, and Bruce Springsteen, who urged their fellow Americans to cast their votes and assured that their voices would be heard on election day.
Actress Adéla from Slovakia, who was invested in the election outcome, criticized the White House's use of her song "Nicole Kidman" as a soundbed in a pro-Trump video. Adéla responded with her own TikTok, stating that the use of the song was "wrong" and shared a "Go Vote" message with a blue heart. Bruce Springsteen echoed the importance of voting, stating, "Our vote is our voice," and encouraged election officials to ensure that individuals' voices were heard. Olivia Rodrigo also took part by wearing a shirt in support of Dr. Amy Acton for Governor in Ohio.
The Democratic triumph brought joy and relief to Hollywood, with stars like Alyssa Milano, Molly Ringwald, John Leguizamo, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert posting social media messages of support. The post-election atmosphere was celebratory, with Jimmy Kimmel using his monologue to poke fun at the inner circle of the MAGA movement, notably President Trump.
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