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Some celebrities reacted with outright anger or despair. Billy Joel, for instance, launched into an unhinged rant during a concert, while others like Madonna struggled to cope with the election outcome. Actress and activist Alyssa Milano wrote about the collective grief and frustration many Americans are experiencing, urging for kindness and understanding in these challenging times.
The Quitters and the Defenders
Perhaps most notably, George Clooney, who was one of the most prominent celebrity endorsers for the Democrats, announced he was stepping back from politics, citing unfair blame for Harris’s loss. Clooney's retreat symbolizes a broader trend of Hollywood figures distancing themselves from political activism amid backlash.