Ariana Grande and Lizzo cry tears of joy as Joe Biden is FINALLY named the next President

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Celebrities have reacted in jubilation after Democratic nominee Joe Biden was declared the next President of the United States. 

Stars including Ariana Grande and Lizzo took to social media following the announcement Saturday morning, revealing that they were crying tears of joy over the news. 

‘THANK GOD,’ Ariana wrote on Twitter, tagging the President-elect and soon-to-be Vice President Kamala Harris. 

‘Let’s get to work, America. It’s time to hold the people in charge accountable. It’s time for them to listen. And it’s time for actual change in our policies and practices,’ Lizzo wrote on Instagram, beneath a video that showed her with a tear rolling down her cheek. 

Meanwhile, other stars including Alyssa Milano, Lady Gaga, Ben Stiller, Bette Midler and Eva Longoria also took to social media to celebrate. 

Kim Kardashian – who worked with President Trump on criminal justice reform – also appeared to give her seal of approval,  sharing a photo of Biden and Harris alongside blue love hearts. 

Kardashian made no mention of her husband Kanye West, who made the ballot in 12 states and received just 60,000 votes out of an estimated total of 160 million. 

Elsewhere, some stars mocked President Trump after hearing the news, with Oscar-winning director Jordan Peele gleefully posting: ‘You’re fired!’ 

Model Gigi Hadid spoke of her ‘joy’ and ‘relief’ in a tweet Saturday morning.

A NEW DAY. A NEW CHAPTER! More voices have been heard than ever before. A president that will work to serve all Americans, whether you voted for him or not, toward a UNITED America!! & THIS COUNTRY’S FIRST FEMALE VICE PRESIDENT’

Singer Pink was overcome with emotion, writing on Twitter: ‘This news has brought me to tears. I was overwhelmed with relief for this country. I was overwhelmed for Kamala and the inspiration that she brings to girls everywhere.

‘Van Jones made me cry ugly tears. This country has so much work to do to come together. I pray we can do it.’  

The 41-year-old What About Us hitmaker was referring to Jones’ emotional speech on CNN Saturday morning as he tearfully talked about the hope he feels, for people of color, now a new president has been elected. 

Actress Reese Witherspoon shared a snap of Biden and Harris smiling while peering into a car window as the Big Little Lies star talked about the ‘monumental day’. 

‘Today is a monumental day. No matter what side you are on, let’s take a moment to recognize how far women have come in this country. Thinking about all those who shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for a woman to * finally * be Vice President of the United States makes me so emotional. 

‘Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Shirley Chisholm. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Kamala Harris. I salute them all. And to the young girls of our nation… DREAM BIG. Anything is possible.’

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna kept it simple as she posted ‘You’re fired’ referencing her stint on Celebrity Apprentice when Trump fired her.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who starred as a female Vice President in HBO series Veep remarked on having a real-life woman presidential VP-elect.

‘Madam Vice President is no longer a finctional character @KamalaHarris’ she wrote alongside a photo of Harris. 

Democrat Joe Biden said on Saturday he was honored that Americans have chosen him to be their president and said it was now time to heal divisions left by the election campaign and unite as a country.

‘I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect Harris. In the face of unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted,’ Biden said on Twitter.

‘With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation. It´s time for America to unite. And to heal.’ 

Mr Biden crossed 270 electoral college votes on Saturday with a win in Pennsylvania.

Mr Trump refused to concede, threatening further legal action on ballot counting. 

Miley Cyrus referenced her iconic party track when tweeting after Biden’s big win, as she wrote: ‘Now THIS is a PARTY IN THE USA! @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris.’ 

The Wrecking Ball hitmaker also retweeted a fan who shared a video of people on the streets singing her 2009 track and a video of President-elect Joe Biden making a speech.

Meanwhile Chris Evans went with a more reflective statement, saying it was a ‘special day’ and writing, ‘Great work, America. I’m proud of you.’  

He also used the hashtag ‘character matters,’ in reference to CNN commentator Van Jones’ now viral speech about Biden’s projected victory over President Donald Trump.

Demi Lovato took to Instagram to tell her 93.2 million followers that ‘today isn’t about celebrating  in the face of those that oppose your views and values, but celebrating from a place of LOVE – combating the hate that has encompassed and oppressed so many of us the past four years. Let the healing begin.’ 

Additionally on her Instagram Story, she shared a snap of herself with Kamala Harris, Ariana Grande and Katy Perry. 

‘WTF photo of the decade,’ she captioned the iconic shot.

Posting an American flag in the shape of a heart, Heidi Klum congratulated Biden and Harris, as well as calling the date a ‘historical day.’ 

Lena Dunham tweeted: ‘Today I’m far outside of any city but what I’d give to be dancing in NYC in the streets I grew up in hearing the cheers knowing that people who believe all different kinds of things are united in joy and relief – there is truly nothing like a downtown celebration of justice, baby.’ 

Selena Gomez wrote that ‘seeing @kamalaharris make history was long overdue but what a beautiful moment.’

The 28-year-old actress add that she is ‘so grateful’ for Harris, as well as ‘for @staceyabrams and @michelleobama’ who have continually ‘inspired’ her with ‘their perseverance, selflessness & grace.’ 

She also admitted that she was ‘moved to tears tonight’ by Joe and Kamala’s words and that she is ‘feeling so hopeful’ about the future of the United States.  

‘Tonight was about kindness and compassion. We can have differences but still be kind,’ concluded Gomez.

She continued to share her excitement via Instagram, where she jammed out to Miley Cyrus’s poignant track Party In The USA in her car with a female pal.

‘Me during #BidenHarris2020 speeches,’ tweeted Lady Gaga, who included a GIF of Lisa Simpson grooving her classic cartoon living room.

The pop star, 34, returned to Twitter to share a brief clip of Kamala’s speech from Saturday evening with the caption: ‘Queen Kamala!’

Aubrey Plaza shared a photo of herself and the President-elect with her 2.6million Instagram followers, after she learned of the 77-year-old’s victory.

‘CONGRATS JOE AND KAMALA!!!! We did it! Thank you to everyones hard work and everyone who got out there and voted! Go Delaware! God bless America! Can’t wait to be Secretary of State!’ captioned the Parks And Recreation star, 36.

Kate Hudson, 41, shared an image of people taking to the streets to celebrate the Biden/Harris win with the caption: ‘People are feeling the love, Join us! Just BE LOVE and the rest will follow!’

Milla Jovovich, 44, who tuned into Biden and Harris’ speeches on Saturday night, congratulated the duo, but added that ‘now the real work begins.’

Jamie Foxx marveled at the ‘historical moment’ and how much it means to his daughters to see Kamala become the ‘first woman’ and ‘first woman of color’ VP.

‘As I sit with my daughters to watch this historical moment… I am encouraged… I am optimistic… And I am proud… My daughters have gone with me to every political event… From the inauguration of President Obama and other memorable moments in our history…’ recalled the Oscar-winner, 52. 

‘But watching today has a different meaning… watching President Joe Biden win a huge victory… And make history at the same time with the first woman Vice president… And first woman of color…Kamala Harris…now my daughters really know that the words anything is possible is true!!!’

Reese Witherspoon, 44, paid homage to Biden and Harris on her Instagram Story, writing: ‘Today is a great day!’ 

Michelle Pfeiffer captured a photo of the rainbow that appeared in ‘Topanga Canyon, CA ‘the moment the race was announced.’

Joe Jonas and his wife Sophie Turner were beyond ecstatic with the news that Joe Biden had successfully defeated Donald Trump in the election. 

Jessica Alba snapped a pictured of Joe Biden mid-speech and included a colorful photo sticker that read: ‘We stand together.’

‘My president,’ wrote Ariel Winter proudly on her Instagram Story, followed by a party popper emoji.

Emily Ratajkowski told her followers that her neighborhood was ‘cheering’ this morning after the news about Biden/Harris broke.