‘War on women’: Hollywood stars react to US election result

Hollywood stars are sharing their emotional reactions to Donald Trump’s presidency, with Billie Eilish’s statement hitting hardest.

Left-leaning celebrities are in turmoil after Donald Trump officially became the 47th President of the United States.

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have shared their thoughts on the landslide result, with many taking to social media to air their dismay at Mr Trump taking such a resounding win.

Pop star Billie Eilish, 22, who proudly endorsed Kamala Harris on multiple occasions in the lead-up to the election, posted a brief yet powerful statement on her Instagram story, writing, “It’s a war on women.”

Billie Eilish declared Mr Trump's presidency a “war on women”.

The singer endorsed Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the election.

Fellow pop singer Ariana Grande, 31, who spent the weekend in Australia for the global premiere of Wicked in Sydney, was also left despondent by the result.

“Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of the outcome today,” Grande wrote on her Instagram story.

Ariana Grande expressed her sadness over the outcome.

The singer also endorsed Ms Harris.

Actress and singer Hilary Duff took the opportunity to share a widely-spread statement asserting women were “the heartbeat of progress”.

“You are seen, valued, and unstoppable. Your strength and prowess are changing the word,” the statement read.

Duff added, “In case you need a reminder today we will be ok.”

Supermodel Kendall Jenner and actress Jessica Alba also shared the statement on their respective accounts.

Actress Christina Applegate took to X to vent, revealing that her daughter had been “sobbing” over the result.

“Why? Give me your reasons why????? My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why? And if you disagree, please unfollow me,” she wrote before sharing her own anger.

“Unfollow me because what you did is unreal,” she wrote. “Don’t want followers like this. So yeah. Done. Also after today I will be shutting down this fan account that I have had for so many years because this is sick.”

Mr Trump’s estranged sister, Mary Trump, took to X to ‘apologise’ to her followers..

“I am so deeply sorry. I thought better of us,” she said.

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Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to "heal" the country. Photo: Jim WATSON / AFP.

Movie icon Bette Midler shared a picture of a bottle of champagne with a sticker on it that said “Kamala wins” and a bottle of bleach with a sticker that said “Trump wins”.

Former Glee actor Kevin McHale simply tweeted: “Bloodbath.”

Rapper Cardi B, who last week was seen campaigning for Ms Harris, took to Instagram to share her disappointment.

Christina Applegate has lashed out at the result on social media. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

She captioned a picture of herself looking downtrodden: “I hate ya’ll bad”.

Earlier in the night, she deleted a post in which she said of the voting stats: “This is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes.”

Jamie Lee Curtis wrote: “So the results are in. Many will be celebrating, possibly even gloating over their victory. Many will be stunned and sad with the terrible feelings of the loss. “That is the same result despite who wins because that’s what America and democracy looks like. Has always looked like. So what does it mean? It means a sure return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian time. Many fear their rights will be impeded and denied. “Many, minority groups and young people will be afraid.

“Gay and trans people will be more afraid. We know that many women will now find it difficult to get the reproductive healthcare that they need and deserve. For all those people there will be those who will help you. Me included.”

She finished up: “But what it really means is that we wake up and fight. Fight for women and our children and their futures and fight against tyranny, one day at a time. One fight at a time. One protest at a time. That’s what it means to be an American. That’s what it has always meant and will always mean regardless of the outcome.

“Be gentle with people today. Be gentle with yourself today. Feel your feelings today but most of all…..Be an American today.”

Curtis urged people to “be gentle”. Picture: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

“Great job giving the MAGA gang more power, America. Wonder how many folks are seeing this and STILL saying ‘But but but at least he’s not a Black woman!’ in the privacy of their homes tonight. My heart is broken,” wrote One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush.

Lili Reinhart, star of Riverdale, addressed the claims of sexual assault levied against Mr Trump: “I cannot fathom the feeling of the women who came forward about their sexual assault at the hands of Trump.

US rapper Cardi B appeared to hit out at Florida’s entire population after they voted Trump. Photo: Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP.

“Seeing millions of people vote for their abuser. My heart absolutely breaks for these women. I believe you, and I am so sorry.”

Ms Harris has now formally conceded defeat to Mr Trump. World leaders from all corners of the globe have begun sharing their congratulatory messages with the man they will be dealing with on everything America in 2025.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reflected on the “important moment for the world” and said he hoped Australia can work closely with Trump’s administration to achieve stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Promises of ending global conflicts and easing tensions have been a major feature in Mr Trump’s campaign, with the President-elect vowing to set things straight with Russia among other geopolitical flashpoints.

Originally published as ‘War on women’: Hollywood stars react to US election result