"Real ones think of Ella" — Internet reacts to Anne Hathaway singing Somebody To Love at Kamala Harris' fundraiser
Oscar winner Anne Hathaway has become the latest celebrity to endorse Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential elections. The Broadway For Harris fundraiser event took place in New York City on Monday, October 14, where Anne delivered a heartfelt speech.
During her speech, Anne Hathaway described Kamala as "a leader who embodies compassion and strength." She expressed her hope that Kamala Harris would keep breaking the barriers for women in politics. In addition to her speech, the actress performed Somebody To Love at the event. Midway through the track, she paused and said:
"We got a big choice to make, America, you have to make a choice, you do have to vote..."
Her performance garnered massive attention from attendees and netizens. They flooded the social media platforms with their reactions. One netizen on X tweeted:
"real ones think of Ella"
Several netizens praised Hathaway's singing talents on the social media platform.
"Anne hathaway i wasnt familiar with your vocals game," a fan wrote.
"It's wild how I keep forgetting that besides aging backward, she's also an incredible singer!" exclaimed another user.
"Multi talented queen," added a tweet.
Meanwhile, others applauded her for the performance and for supporting Harris.
"So lovely style look performance ❤️," a netizen tweeted.
"Perform very well very nice song," commented another user.
"Oh cool! What a great cause, sounds like a wonderful night," explained a netizen.
Several artists, including Anne Hathaway, attend the Broadway For Kamala event
As mentioned, Anne Hathaway's endorsement could be one of the significant boosts for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential elections. During the event, the actress mentioned that her son Jonathan was also present and confirmed her intention to vote for Kamala.
The star-studded event on Monday featured several celebrities, including Whoopi Goldberg, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, Ana Gasteyer, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, Wilson Cruz, Arielle Jacobs, and Erika Henningsen.
In a conversation with Variety on Wednesday, Whoopi Goldberg declared her support for Harris, stating:
"Kamala Harris couldn’t have come to a better place than Broadway. The people of Broadway are a microcosm of every slice of life in America — so we get who you are and where you need to be."
Over time, Harris has received endorsements from a number of popular celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, George Clooney, Viola Davis, John Legend, and Lil Nas X. These endorsements have helped to constantly build momentum for her campaign.
As for Anne Hathaway, she would be seen in Princess Diaries 3, directed by Adele Lim. As reported by Town & Country, Lim expressed her excitement, saying:
"As a diehard fan of the original Princess Diaries, I’m beyond excited to be a part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life. We look forward to celebrating its core tenants of female power, joy and mentorship with audiences worldwide."
No additional information about the release date has been revealed as of now.