Oprah, Spike Lee, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lil Jon and More Stars at the 2024 DNC
After July’s Republican National Convention attracted such luminaries as Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Amber Rose, this year’s Democratic National Convention is drawing arguably bigger stars like Oprah, Spike Lee, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Stevie Wonder.
This year’s DNC, celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic presidential nomination, was hosted by Tony Goldwyn, Ana Navarro, Mindy Kaling and Kerry Washington, with each star emceeing one night of the event. The four-day convention featured performances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Patti LaBelle and other major musicians; surprise appearances by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, who gave a speech urging those who are registered as independent like herself to vote; a daytime panel moderated by Julia Louis-Dreyfus; and more.
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Besides the noteworthy political figures who made an appearance at the DNC, including President Joe Biden and Harris herself, these are the recognizable names who have been spotted at events around the convention.
Monday
Tony Goldwyn hosted the first day of the DNC.
Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell performed at the United Center. James Taylor was initially scheduled to perform, but his set was scrapped due to scheduling issues.
Tuesday
The View co-host and political commentator Ana Navarro served as host during the convention’s second day.
Billy Porter performed at Nancy Pelosi’s DNC luncheon.
Spike Lee, Sean Astin, Wendell Pierce, Lil Jon and Eva Longoria represented their respective states in the roll call, which had a party vibe with DJ Cassidy and music to introduce each state.
Patti LaBelle and Common both performed.
Wednesday
Mindy Kaling served as host for the third day of the DNC.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played female VP turned president in Veep, hosted a daytime panel highlighting the U.S.’ women governors. She was joined by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.
Maren Morris, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Sheila E performed, with the latter two delivering a tribute to Prince.
Kenan Thompson took the stage in a segment about Project 2025.
Octavia Spencer co-hosted the Creative Coalition’s concert, featuring Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with Drive-By Truckers and SistaStrings.
Busy Philipps, Jon Cryer, Yolonda Ross, Iain Armitage, Uzo Aduba, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Chris Witaske and Danai Gurira also attended the DNC on behalf of the Creative Coalition.
Thursday
Kerry Washington serves as host for the final night of the DNC.
Pink is set to perform before Harris accepts her nomination.
Sheryl Lee Ralph will be in attendance.
The Chicks are reportedly performing the national anthem, as they did in a prerecorded video shown at the 2020 DNC.
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