Celebrities Stars Share Why They're Voting

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 Jennifer Lopez

The music superstar calls the 2020 race for the White House "too important," writing on Instagram, "It's about more than just politics... it's about the character of our country. It's about decency and doing what is right for all people. I am voting for Max and Emme's future. TRUTH over lies. UNITY over division. SCIENCE over fiction. HOPE over fear. The world is waiting for YOU!!!!! Your leadership. Get out and vote like you've never voted before!! Your voice matters."


 

Lady Gaga

"Now is the time to show up, and vote like this country depends on it because it does," the pop star shares during a speech at Joe Biden's final campaign rally on Nov. 2. "And I want to remind you. Listen to me, I want to remind you and all the people who are listening. We all know that this thing may come down to Pennsylvania. We need you, we need your family, we need your friends, we need your heart. Vote like your life depends on it, or vote like your children's lives depend on it, because they do." 

 Jenna Dewan

The actress dedicates her vote to her son and daughter, sharing on Instagram, "For you Evie, for you Callum, and for our future generations. I pray we bring this country healing, equality and unification once again."

Kelly Rowland

The singer discusses the importance of voting on Level Up Radio with Ciara on Apple Music Hits, sharing, "I vote because I'd like to be a part of seeing change happen for, not just my children, but for others. I vote because every household counts. I vote because everyone has a voice and mine is a part of something big, you know what I mean? Everyone's voice is a part of something so big. And to also break up the hate in this country. It's all you think about."

She continues, "I held my belly when I was pregnant with Titan and all these Black lives are just diminishing right before our eyes at the hands of so much, just disgrace. So it's just heartbreaking and you want to have the voice to be the voice of change and you want to also encourage your kids to do the same. The other day, as I'm filling out my ballot, Titan is sitting there with me, but I just really wanted him to understand, even at five, your voice is important."
Kristen Stewart


The actress shares a message to girlfriend Dylan Meyer's Instagram page, writing, "I never do this but for anyone who has not registered to vote please take this opportunity to feel HEARD. And not hopeless. I am voting because I WANT to believe in our country. Because I believe in climate change. I believe in systemic racism. I believe in freedom of speech and the right to assemble. I believe in gun control. I believe that women have a right to make choices about their own bodies. I believe people have the right to live and love and identify however they feel in their hearts without fear. I believe that people care about each other."

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