Celebrities hailed a “monumental day” as Joe Biden was elected US president, following four tumultuous years.
Mr Trump had been a favourite target of Hollywood during his time in the White House and the entertainment industry came out overwhelmingly in support of Mr Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris.
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Mr Biden’s victory was called on Saturday after he was projected to win Pennsylvania, giving him an insurmountable lead.
Celebrities were quick to react on social media.
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon described it as a “monumental day” and welcomed Ms Harris becoming the first vice president of the United States.
She said: “No matter what side you are on, let’s take a moment to recognize how far women have come in this country.
“Thinking about all those who shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for a woman to * finally * be Vice President of the United States makes me so emotional.
“Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Shirley Chisholm. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Kamala Harris. I salute them all. And to the young girls of our nation… DREAM BIG. Anything is possible.”
TV presenter Chrissy Teigen has been a frequent critic of Mr Trump, who once called her “filthy-mouthed”.
After news of Mr Biden’s victory was announced, she tweeted: “My god it feels like I just took off a weighted blanket, unhooked my bra and taken out my extensions all at once.”
An emotional Lady Gaga, who had campaigned for Mr Biden and Ms Harris, wiped away tears in a video message posted on Instagram.
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She said: “I hope that all the women know in this country there is a real, real reckoning, a real change. And I hope the people whose voices, who have been oppressed by power, I hope that you know your voices were heard.”
Gaga added: “I am honestly kind of speechless. This is a very special day. A day where a lot of people who have felt we were living in a state of terror and aggression all the time, but it’s over. You can feel warm now.”
Ariana Grande posted a picture of Mr Biden and Ms Harris, writing in the caption: “!!!!!!!!!”
Oscar-winner Julia Roberts shared a picture of US TV news presenter Steve Kornacki, who went viral online for his election coverage.
In the caption, Roberts added the hashtags “#wedidit #stevekornacki #letthehealingbegin”.
Alec Baldwin has won acclaim for his portrayal of Mr Trump on comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live. Alongside a screenshot of TV news declaring Mr Biden the winner, he wrote: “Amen…”
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