Joe Biden wins: Celebrity reactions, including Billie Eilish, Stephen Colbert and Mindy Kaling
Donald Trump is leaving the White House – and the world of film, TV and music couldn’t be happier
Joe Biden has become the new president of the United States, beating Donald Trump – and the world of entertainment is reacting with joy.
The news was announced after Biden and his vice president, Kamala Harris, won Pennsylvania.
Protests have broken out in battleground states after Trump claimed without evidence that the election was being “stolen” from him in a speech which has been criticised by both Democrats and Republicans.
News channels in the US have refused to broadcast the former president’s speech following Biden’s victory due to his unfounded claims.
Celebrities have been posting celebratory messages since Biden was declared the 46th president.
Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, Lizzo and Captain America star Chris Evans are just a few of the people to have posted.
Find all the best celebrity reactions as they rolled in below.
Yo, West Wing fans – CJ Cregg herself Allison Janney’s obviously overjoyed by the news.
Thandie Newton is sending “love” to the “new America”.
Ariana Grande filmed some street celebrations for you all to enjoy.
A day after growing emotional when discussing Trump’s claims of a “rigged” election, Stephen Colbert has reacted to the news of Biden’s victory.
LOST actor Daniel Dae Kim is up next with his reaction.
Over on Instagram, Billie Eilish has toasted the man of the moment.
“Thank you so much to everybody who f***ing voted.”
I couldn’t not put this Ed Balls reaction in here, sorry.
I think that’s a good place to end it – more reactions will be rolling in over the next 24 hours, and we’ll be reporting them also, so keep your eyes peeled. For now, though, it’s a good night from us here at The Independent.
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