Hollywood cheers Midterms ‘Blue Tsunami’ as Mandy Moore, Jimmy Kimmel lead celebrations

Hollywood greatly welcomed the results of Tuesday's midterm elections, as Democrats secured substantial victories against President Donald Trump and his policies. By 9 PM Pacific time, Democrats were declared the winners in both the House and Senate. The party also gained governorships in Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas, causing much jubilation among those in the entertainment industry, who had been urging their fans to cast their ballots in the final days of the campaign.

Reactions were overwhelmingly celebratory as the outcomes became clear. Social media platforms, such as Instagram, were filled with expressions of hope and optimism. Henry Winkler shared a post with the caption, "Dreams do come true," along with a link to his story.

Late-night television did not broadcast live coverage during the election night itself, but Jimmy Kimmel Live! taped later than usual to accommodate the early results. Kimmel thus became the first late-night host to comment on the midterm elections. Opening his show with a joke about Trump's comments on public figures' appearances, Kimmel remarked that "the blue wave made landfall," alluding to the famous Game of Thrones episode, "The Red Wedding." He also mentioned that Trump spent the day watching Fox News coverage of the election results.