A-list Celebrities Spotted at Democratic National Convention

The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held this week, drawing a host of A-list celebrities to Chicago’s United Center in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Despite widespread speculation from TMZ, music icon Beyoncé did not make a surprise appearance. Nonetheless, the event was star-studded, featuring contributions from a variety of famous faces.

Actor Tony Goldwyn kicked off the first night of the convention as one of the hosts. The evening saw a range of performances and appearances that set a vibrant tone for the convention. Comedian Stephen Colbert added a touch of humor by appearing on the convention floor in disguise, delighting attendees with his antics.

Country singer Mickey Guyton performed her 2021 hit “All American,” adding a musical flair to the proceedings. Following her, Jason Isbell took to the stage, delivering a heartfelt rendition of “Something More Than Free” and giving a shoutout to the delegation from his home state of Alabama. Unfortunately, James Taylor’s planned performance was cut due to the extensive programming running over time.

The second night saw filmmaker Spike Lee engaging with fans, posing for photos and soaking in the atmosphere of the convention. Political commentator Ana Navarro, known for her role on “The View,” took a moment to compare Donald Trump to communist dictators while endorsing Kamala Harris.

Musical tributes continued with Patti LaBelle, who performed in a segment honoring notable Democrats such as former Senator Dianne Feinstein and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Rapper Common and gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds teamed up to perform “Fortunate,” adding to the evening’s diverse musical lineup.

On the third day of the convention, “Lord of the Rings” actor Sean Astin participated in Indiana’s delegate roll call, while rapper Lil Jon introduced Georgia’s delegates with an energetic performance of “Turn Down for What.” Wendell Pierce, star of “Suits,” joined his home state of Louisiana for its roll call, adding a touch of Hollywood glamour to the event.

Actress Mindy Kaling shared a light-hearted moment, joking about how she ‘outed Kamala Harris as Indian’ in a cooking video they filmed together back in 2019. “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson took a more serious tone, mocking Project 2025 as “a document that could kill a small animal and democracy at the same time.”

The evening reached a high note with Stevie Wonder’s performance of his classic hit “Higher Ground.” Country star Maren Morris followed with a powerful rendition of “Better Than We Found It.” John Legend and Sheila E. paid tribute to musical great Prince with their rendition of “Let’s Go Crazy” ahead of Governor Tim Walz’s speech.

Perhaps the biggest surprise came when Oprah Winfrey made an unexpected appearance, urging voters to “choose common sense over nonsense.” The Chicks closed out the evening with an a capella performance of the national anthem.

Eva Longoria energized the crowd with a chant of “she se puede,” a twist on the Spanish phrase “sí se puede,” meaning “yes we can.” Singer Pink also touched hearts with her song “What About Us,” performed alongside her daughter Willow after survivors of gun violence shared their stories.

Comedian DL Hughley added a humorous touch, quipping that “Kamala has been Black a lot longer than Trump’s been a Republican.” The event also saw a mini “Scandal” reunion, with Tony Goldwyn and his co-star Kerry Washington filming a video on the DNC stage.

The Democratic National Convention concluded on a high note, successfully blending politics, entertainment, and heartfelt moments to create a memorable event.

Source: Business Insider