Numerous Hollywood celebrities used their platforms on Tuesday to encourage Americans to participate in the 2026 midterm elections. Stars like Hailey Bieber, Julia Roberts, and Reese Witherspoon shared images of their "I voted" stickers on social media, urging their followers to exercise their right to vote.
Hailey Bieber posted to her Instagram Stories with a text overlay, "And you should too!" Julia Roberts shared a photo of her sticker, captioning it, "Power to the People." Reese Witherspoon posted a selfie with the message, "Your voice matters! What a privilege it is to use it. Make sure you go vote today!!"
Brooke Shields, Tom Hanks, Spencer Pratt, Frankie Grande, Bette Midler, Busy Philipps, Mariska Hargitay, Jessica Biel, Olivia Rodrigo, Eva Longoria, Ethan Hawke, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Hamill, Samuel L. Jackson, Virginia Madsen, Tatyana Ali, Melissa E. Gilbert, AnnaSophia Robb, Queen Latifah, Tyler Perry, Ciara, Kerry Washington, and Sandra Bernhard were also among the celebrities who encouraged voting. Some shared their personal voting experiences, while others offered broader messages about democracy and civic duty.
Busy Philipps specifically addressed concerns about billionaires and urged followers to text a number to find out voting information. Eva Longoria promoted voting while also speaking about the Latino community living in "fear" and referencing ICE raids. Frankie Grande expressed his political leanings and encouraged Republicans to "stay the f**k home."
The midterm elections are a crucial point for control of Congress, with Democrats needing to flip seats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Polls began closing at 6 p.m. ET, with the last polls concluding at 1 a.m. ET, after which vote counting will determine the balance of power.