Celebrities reacted to the Democrats' midterm victories after the party regained control of both the House and the Senate, according to The Guardian.
John Leguizamo, predicted to be an Oscar contender for The Odyssey, said in an Instagram video that "you did it, we did it, this is redemption time," adding that it was time to fix the mess. Bette Midler, a longtime opponent of Donald Trump, wrote online that she was overjoyed and thanked America for saving its country.
Viola Davis celebrated Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black female governor in US history, writing on Instagram that "we the people" had spoken through their vote. John Cusack wrote that impeachment and removal was non-negotiable and praised Abdul El-Sayed as a smart progressive who beat every smear machine dirty money could buy.
Mark Ruffalo thanked those who voted for decency, fairness and equality against corruption in the political system. Pedro Pascal celebrated victories on Instagram, including a blue map of Texas. The Chicks opened a concert by saying Texas, the Senate and the House were blue. Stephen King wrote, "Buyers' remorse." Danny Trejo paid tribute to Xavier Becerra, who became California's first Latino governor. James Woods congratulated Democrat victors and criticized Republicans who "let it happen."