Jimmy Barnes, Magda Szubanski in celebrity rush to congratulate Anthony Albanese

Celebrities have been quick to post congratulations to Anthony Albanese this morning, including Grace Tame’s: ‘Who said I didn’t smile at the prime minister?’

Australian celebrities have taken to social media to laud Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s defeat over Scott Morrison in the federal election.

Confidential looks at the reactions of some of our biggest names — and even some international congratulations for the new PM.

Rocker Jimmy Barnes: “Still celebrating”

Singer David Campbell: “Not sure if it’s majority or minority Government but here is the new PM of Australia #ausvotes22”

Actor Magda Szubanski: “Politics changed tonight. Women changed it. Now THAT’S a MIRACLE!! Sooo Surely the MAIN point here is not about a swing away from the major parties. It is that there is clearly a shift away from the far right And toward decency and the environment #ausvotes22”

Singers David Campbell and Jimmy Barnes were quick to tweet their congrats. Picture: Martin Lange

Former Bachelorette Abbie Chatfield: “Bye babe!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you know everyone in this club was happy when I told them u lost.”

Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes: “People standing for stronger action on climate is the consistent message tonight – across inner city, suburban & rural seats. Big swings to the Indies, to the Greens, to Labor over LNP (in two party seats). An incredible, amazing mandate Australia!”

Abbie Chatfield partied in celebration. Picture: Supplied

UK celebrity chef Nigella Lawson. Picture: Channel 7

Author Kerri Sackville: “My faith in Australian values has been restored. We don’t tolerate bulls**t and we don’t like narcissists and we care about mates #ausvotes22”

Grace Tame: “A grateful nation is crying with you. And who said I didn’t smile at the prime minister?”, in reference to her frosty meeting with former PM Scott Morrison in January.

A grateful nation is crying with you.

And who said I didn’t smile at the prime minister? pic.twitter.com/srvgZYU40z

— Grace Tame (@TamePunk) May 21, 2022

Actor Lynne McGranger: “Oh jeez. Close the door when you leave will ya?! #byebye #getoff #turnoutthelights #ffs”

In another post, McGranger wrote: “OK – we called Scott Morrison ScoMo. Can we PLEASE not call Anthony Albanese AnAl?!”

Indie rock band The Polish Club shared an image of Albanese at a DJ deck with the caption: “I for one welcome our new DJ overlord”.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “Congratulations @alboMP on your election as Prime Minister of Australia. I look forward to working with you as we reap the rewards of our comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, the AUKUS partnership and the unmatched closeness between the British and Australian people.”

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson (in Australia shooting My Kitchen Rules): “What a night to be in Australia!”

Actor Brendan Cowell: “Once again – I am the Cronulla Sharks number one ticket holder – Australia has spoken.”