A glittering array of stars have now declared their support of vice president Kamala Harris as she launches her presidential campaign in the race for the White House following Joe Biden’s withdrawal. The vice president was announced as the new Democrat frontrunner, prompting a flurry of donations to the party and statements of support from celebrities including Katy Perry , Ariana Grande and Freaky Friday actor Jamie Lee Curtis. Perry, who recently released her latest single “Woman’s World”, sang a few bars from the track in light of Biden’s withdrawal.

“It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be living in it,” she mouthed at the camera. Meanwhile, Ariana Grande shared Biden’s post endorsing Harris to her Instagram story, which read: “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump.

Let’s do this.” Knives Out star Jamie Lee Curtis also showed her support for Harris on Instagram, writing: “I support wholeheartedly @joebiden and his decision to step down and to endorse unreservedly @kamalaharris. “She is trusted and tested and she is a fierce advocate for women’s rights and people of colour and her message is one of hope and unity for America at her time of great national divide.

” Grammy winner John Legend shared a lengthy statement to X/Twitter, urging the American public to “elect Kamala Harris as our president” adding .