Why 'Breaking Bad's' Bryan Cranston Is Endorsing Kamala Harris

"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston is stepping into the political spotlight by endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

Known for his iconic portrayal of Walter White, Cranston spoke out while attending a Harris-Walz campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona.

Bryan Cranston’s support adds to the growing list of Hollywood figures aligning with Kamala Harris as political tensions rise ahead of the 2024 election.

In an event titled “Fighting for Reproductive Freedom,” Saturday’s gathering put the spotlight on abortion rights. The 68-year-old actor took center stage, sharing his thoughts on “the freedom of choice,” while emphasizing his personal connection as the father of a daughter.

“I am not a politician. I am not a doctor or a lawyer, but I played all of those on TV. But I am a father of a daughter, and it’s important to me for her life now, for the future other father’s daughters to be able to have within their lifetime the fundamental right, freedom of choice,” Cranston said at the event.

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court made a historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, effectively upholding a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. This ruling struck down the constitutional protections for abortion rights that had been in place for nearly 50 years.

The original 1973 Roe decision had affirmed the constitutional right to access abortion care, making this reversal a significant shift in legal precedent.

“There should not be anyone but them deciding what happens to their own bodies. And that’s why I am enthusiastically supporting Vice President Harris and Governor Walz.”

The actor praised Harris’s dedication to issues like freedom of choice and reproductive rights, signaling his belief in her vision for America’s future.

Bryan Cranston had high praise for Kamala Harris, commending her for bringing a sense of optimism back into American politics. He expressed his appreciation for “Kamala for bringing back optimism and fighting cynicism and animosity in Washington,” adding that he firmly believes she is the best candidate to lead the country forward.

The "Breaking Bad" actor went on to say he has no doubt that “she will be a terrific president,” voicing his strong support for Harris's leadership potential.

Fans' opinions on his endorsement were mixed, with one X user expressing, "Well, Bryan Cranston, that’s disappointing," while another praised the actor. "Smart man …Bryan Cranston,"  they said.

Kamala Harris entered the presidential race with a strong commitment to “restore reproductive freedom.” Her campaign clarified that she is specifically advocating for the restoration of Roe v. Wade.

According to a statement given to POLITICO, the Harris campaign reaffirmed that her stance, as expressed in a September interview on Face the Nation, remains unchanged—she continues to support restoring Roe, which protected abortion rights up until the point of fetal viability, typically around 22 weeks of pregnancy.

“I am being precise. We need to put into law the protections of Roe v. Wade,” Harris said at the time. “And that is about going back to where we were before the Dobbs decision.”

Bryan Cranston has joined the long list of celebrities who have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, including Taylor Swift, who announced her presidential pick shortly after the Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate last month.

"I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," the "Love Story" singer announced. "I'm voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them."

"Newsies" star Jeremy Jordan, "The Little Mermaid" actress Halle Bailey, former NBA star Magic Johnson, and "Road House" star Sam Elliot have also publicly endorsed Kamala Harris.

On the flip side, NFL kicker Harrison Butker, actor Zachary Levi, and former Indycar driver Danica Patrick have endorsed Donald Trump.