Get out the vote! Celebrities are using every tool in their arsenals to encourage people to vote, including posting photos of themselves exercising their civic duty.
Lucy Hale, Joey King and Ashlee Simpson are among the stars who cast their ballots and provided evidence for fans in 2020 — whether they returned their votes by mail or participated in early voting.
“Couples who vote together, stay together. We’re voting by mail and voting early!” Lily Collins captioned a photo of herself and fiancé Charlie McDowell showing off their ballot envelopes. “If you’re voting by mail in California, make sure your ballot is postmarked before Election Day and sign up to track your ballot (link in my bio!). … #vote2020.”
D’Arcy Carden shared a similar pic with her husband, producer Jason Carden.“FELT REAL GREAT! #vote,” the Good Place alum wrote.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, meanwhile, broke from royal protocol to advocate for voter turnout after stepping down from their senior roles within the family. “Every four years we are told the same thing: that this is the most important election of our lifetime. But this one is,” the former actress said during an ABC special for Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2020. “When we vote, our values are put into action and our voices are heard. Your voice is a reminder that you matter because you do and you deserve to be heard.”
In 2022, the duo continued to spread the word about voting with a statement on their Archewell website. “Today is Election Day in the US! Time to get out and vote! Text Archewell to 26797 to find your polling location and make sure you are ready to vote,” the statement read, alongside a photo of the Suits alum wearing an “I Voted” sticker.
John Legend did his part by sharing a selfie with Barack Obama. “Returned to Las Vegas last night to encourage folks to vote. Thank you @barackobama for coming out to inspire us! Has everyone made their plan to vote?! These midterms matter so much and we need everyone to play their part,” the “All of Me” singer wrote via Instagram, including a link with voter resources for each state.
Legend’s fellow Voice coach Camila Cabello shared a variety of infographics urging her followers to exercise their rights in the 2022 midterm election. “As voters, we decide what’s possible for our future,” one post shared via her Instagram Story read.
Scroll down to see photos of stars participating in the democratic process:
The Mad Men alum shared her inconvenient voting experience. "I have a horrible cold and was somehow unregistered but the nice people at my local voting center helped me register again and vote with a provisional ballot. I worked hard to vote in this election but it's worth it! Hopefully it's easier for you all," she wrote via her Instagram Story. January Jones/Instagram
The "Roar" singer shared a photo of her ballot, showing that she had voted for L.A. mayoral candidate Rick Caruso. "I am voting for a myriad of reasons (see the news) but in particular because Los Angeles is a hot mess atm," she captioned the Instagram selfie, adding a #letsgocaruso hashtag. Some fans were surprised to see Perry publicly supporting Caruso, who changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democratic less than a month before entering the race. “Katy perry tweeting out a pro-choice video while voting for Rick Caruso would be objectively hilarious if it wasn’t painfully dumb," one Twitter user wrote. Katy Perry/Instagram
The model posed with her "I Voted" sticker in a selfie shared via her Instagram Story. Hailey Bieber/Instagram
The "Bad Guy" singer hit the polls with her brother, Finneas, and their parents Maggie Baird and Patrick O'Connell. Billie Eilish/Instagram
"So incredibly proud and grateful to be able to exercise my right to vote, something that I don't take for granted," the Law and Order: SVU star wrote via Instagram in November 2022. Mariska Hargitay/Instagram
The showrunner shared a selfie with her "I Voted" sticker. Shonda Rhimes/Instagram
"Today is the last day to vote. Your voice matters!!" the "Hands to Myself" singer captioned an Instagram Story selfie with her "I Voted" sticker on election day 2022. Selena Gomez/Instagram
"I want to brag. I voted! You should brag about yourself also and #govote," the former Bachelor wrote via Instagram, proudly attaching his "I Voted" sticker to his cheek after casting his ballot in Denver, Colorado, in 2020. Courtesy Ben Higgins/Instagram
The Hamilton creator bundled up to join early voters in New York City. "Finished work a little early today, listened to a podcast while I stood in line, friendly volunteers keeping it socially distanced around the block," he tweeted alongside two selfies. "And at the Armory in Washington Heights, the volunteers applaud after your scan your ballot. 10/10 would recommend. #VOTE." Courtesy of Lin-Manuel Miranda/Twitter
"#ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike," the Law and Order: SVU star captioned an Instagram photo in 2020 after surprising fellow voters with sweet treats while they waited in line to cast their ballots in Manhattan. "It looks like showing up, putting in the time, putting in the energy, feeling the gratitude of those who came before us and fought for this right, allowing yourself to be heard, holding institutions accountable, doing your part for equality, doing your part for your country, doing your part of those around you." Courtesy of Mariska Hargitay/Instagram
The Project Runway cohost shared photos of herself on Instagram wearing a Biden and Harris mask as she held up her ballot. “What’s your voting plan? This was mine — signed, sealed, (notarized), and delivered ✅ #voteBLUE #scienceoverfiction,” she captioned her post. Kloss is married to Joshua Kushner, who is the younger brother to Jared Kushner. (Jared, 39, is married to President Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump.) Courtesy of Karlie Kloss/Instagram
The “Rain on Me” singer shared a video of herself dropping off her ballot at a designated box. “Category: Ballot Drop Off Realness,” she wrote. Courtesy of Lady Gaga/Instagram
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star posted a photo of her ballot envelope to Instagram, writing: “Voting is COOL.” Courtesy of Kiernan Shipka/Instagram
The Nashville alum posted a selfie to Instagram. She pointed to the “I voted” sticker on her T-shirt, writing: “I voted, did you?? I hope everyone gets out there and makes sure they’re heard! #VOTE.” Courtesy of Hayden Panettiere/Instagram
Sharing a video of herself set to her song “Not the End of the World,” the Grammy nominee was shown placing her ballot into a drop off box. She then wore a giant version of the “I voted” sticker around her head. “ONLY ONE WEEK TIL ELECTION DAY! 🗳 VOTE NOW!!! 🗳 SHOW ME YOUR AFTER VOTE ✨ GLOW✨ AND I’LL GIVE IT A SHARE! DO IT FOR THE STICKER (AND DEMOCRACY 💁🏼♀️),” she captioned her Instagram post. Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram
The 13 Going on 30 actress showed off her patriotic sticker in an Instagram Story and celebrated after dropping off her mail-in ballot. Courtesy Jennifer Garner/Instagram
"Come on America, let's go!" the original Hamilton cast member encouraged her Instagram followers after she voted early in New York City. While waiting in line at the polls, Soo donned a protective face mask to stay safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy Phillipa Soo/Instagram
"I voted 🍒," the model captioned a glowing Instagram selfie, subtly sneaking in a glimpse of her sticker on the back of her phone case. Courtesy Sofia Richie/Instagram
The NBA player reminded his followers just how important it is to use their voices in the election this fall. "If I look angry it’s because someone just told me they aren't registered to VOTE #vote #please #thankyou," he joked via Instagram. Diego Corredor/Media Punch/INSTARimages.com
The actress doubled down on her support for democracy in a casual Instagram selfie, attaching her "I Voted" sticker to a white sweatshirt emblazoned with the words, "I am a voter." Courtesy Beverley Mitchell/Instagram
The "I Got the Boy" singer revealed that she and her husband are first-time voters. "I don’t know why but I always felt like my vote didn’t matter," Kramer wrote via Instagram. "But this year I just felt differently and I know more than ever it does matter." Courtesy of Jana Kramer/Instagram
The Queer Eye star posted a photo via Instagram of himself playfully wearing his "I Voted" sticker on his nose. Courtesy of Jonathan Van Ness/Instagram
The Originals alum proudly pointed to her "I Voted" sticker in an Instagram photo on October 22. "To all the people who told me to go back to my own country when I voiced my opinion during the 2016 election ..... THIS IS MY COUNTRY NOW AND I VOTED!" she captioned the post. Courtesy of Claire Holt/Instagram
The Bachelor alum posted a photo via Instagram of herself and her boyfriend, Grayston Leonard, wearing their "I Voted" stickers on October 22. Courtesy of Bekah Martinez/Instagram
"VOTE!!! Your Vote makes a difference," the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum captioned an Instagram selfie wearing an "I'm a Georgia Voter" sticker on October 22. Courtesy of Kim Zolciak-Biermann/Instagram
“Guess what we did earlier today?” the Pitch Perfect actress wrote via Instagram on October 21, alongside two polaroid photos with her husband, Tyler Stanaland, and their dog after casting their ballot. “Ok, fine. I’ll give you a hint. Damn, you’re good at this game. •#inourbackyard.” Courtesy Brittany Snow/Instagram
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a video of herself voting on October 18, before putting on her “I Voted” sticker at home. Courtesy Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram
The “Hole in the Bottle” singer rocked a voter sticker and matching tee on October 16, after revealing the 2020 race is the first time she’s participated in an election. “Left the polls feeling really empowered by exercising my right and showing up for what I believe in and the change I want to see,” she wrote via Instagram. “I encourage everyone to do the same.” Courtesy Kelsea Ballerini/Instagram
“I did it! Did you? Feels good to exercise my right to VOTE,” the Morning Show star wrote via Instagram on October 16. “I like to think that ray of light coming through the trees is ALL of the women who came before me who did not have this fundamental right.” Courtesy of Reese Witherspoon/Instagram
After accepting Michelle Obama’s challenge on October 19, the “Jealous” singer encouraged Patrick Mahomes, DeAndre Jordan and Kevin Hart to follow suit. Courtesy of Nick Jonas/Instagram
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star took a close-up photo of her “I Voted” sticker for her Instagram Story on October 19. Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram
“Done. Did,” the High School Musical star captioned an October 19 mirror selfie with a sticker on her phone. “Have you? #VOTE.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram
“Man, that felt good!” the Pretty Little Liars alum wrote via Instagram on October 16. “#Vote , #Vote , #Vote ! Vote like our lives, our animals and our planet depend on it, because they do.” Courtesy of Torrey DeVitto/Instagram
The Little Fires Everywhere star brought her dog Josie B with her on October 13 to vote ahead of the November election. “Even though my #VotingSquad can’t vote….#JosieB is helping me vote early and is coming with me to the ballot box for moral support ,” Washington wrote via Instagram before calling on Mariah Carey, Kourtney Kardashian and Sterling K. Brown to get their squads together and vote early. Courtesy of Kerry Washington/Instagram
The Jonas Brothers member pointed to the “I Voted” sticker on his baseball cap on October 16 while challenging Matthew McConaughey, Wilmer Valderrama and Diplo “to get their #VotingSquad together.” Courtesy of Joe Jonas/Instagram
The couple were all smiles after casting their ballots. “First time we’ve voted together,” the Saturday Night Live alum wrote on October 15. In her own October 14 post, the How I Met Your Mother alum noted, “Done. Boom. Have you yet? Feels good.” Courtesy Taran Killam/Instagram
The singer wore a mask and showed off her baby bump while expecting her third child. “Get out and vote!” she declared on October 13. “No excuses!” Courtesy Ashlee Simpson/Instagram
“First time voting as an American citizen…and what an important election to have a voice,” the actor, who became a citizen in May 2018, shared on October 14. “Make yours count. Go vote.” Courtesy Gregg Sulkin/Instagram
The Kissing Booth star sported a “vote” mask to drop off her mail-in ballot. “Who has short hair now and voted today?!?!” she wrote on October 8. “THIS GAL.” Courtesy Joey King/Instagram
“Had a minor freak out bc im out of the country until after the election- but got my ballot overnighted to where I’m at to immediately be shipped back to the States,” the actress explained on October 14. “Whatever you do, find a way to vote if you’re eligible.” Courtesy Lucy Hale/Instagram
The Vampire Diaries alum, who is pregnant with her second child, did a happy dance after returning her ballot in the mail. “More of a waddle to the polls than a #runwaytothepolls,” she quipped on October 14. “However you get there text VOTE to 26797 to find out if you can vote early or vote by mail in your state!” Courtesy Candice Accola/Instagram
“Vote early, vote safely #VOTE,” the Roswell, New Mexico star pleaded on October 13. Courtesy Heather Hemmens/Instagram
The country singer wrote on October 14 that voting was “worth the hour long line and the annoying business spreadsheet phone yeller guy behind me.” Courtesy Kacey Musgraves/Instagram
The country stars and their daughter Audrey posed together after hitting the polls, and Hill encouraged more musicians to do the same. “My #VotingSquad and I voted together today. @thetimmcgraw @audreymcgraw,” the five-time Grammy winner wrote on October 14. “I challenge @kelseaballerini, @ingridandress, @karenfairchild and @dollyparton to squad up.” Courtesy Faith Hill/Instagram
The reality star celebrated her vote with a glass of champagne on October 15. Courtesy Malika Haqq/Instagram
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