Rihanna Declares It Is 'Tan Suit Season' Hours To The Polls
By Afouda Bamidele on November 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST
A surprising last-minute endorsement of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign came via a subtle post from Rihanna.
The singer-turned-business-mogul expressed her support for the VP on Instagram. She used a not-so-subtle sign to showcase her interest in seeing Harris take over the White House — a tan suit hashtag.
The tan suit trend resurfaced in August when Kamala Harris boldly embodied Barack Obama's controversial beige style. The former president also applauded her for rocking the outfit while endorsing her as her campaign.
Rihanna Declares It's '#TanSuitSeason'
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The "Rude Boy" singer shared a close-up video of herself in a car, pretending to be incognito with dark sunglasses and glancing out the window nervously. "POV: me trying to sneak into the polls with my son's passport #votecauseicant," she penned in the overlay text.
Rihanna showed her support for Harris in the post's caption, highlighting the VP's fight to restore reproductive rights and Donald Trump's support of the overturned Roe v Wade. She wrote:
"When protecting pussies and firing pussies can happen all in one vote #votecauseicant #TanSuitSeason."
Her post received supportive responses from fans, many echoing similar sentiments about voting for Harris. "Protect the P at all costs. Mom's, Daughters, Grandmothers," a comment read. Another IG user added:
"VOTE, our lives are literally at risk. If you are a POC or a woman, this election could affect you greatly. The orange man is literally trying to take away our rights and our freedoms. #kamala4president."
Barack Obama Applauded Kamala Harris' Tan Suit
How it started. How it's going.
Ten years later, and it's still a good look! https://t.co/NKXRGNgJPv pic.twitter.com/KeI1gn7HSg
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 28, 2024
Ahead of accepting the presidential nomination for the Democratic Party in August, Harris appeared at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in a tan suit. She donned a tan Chloé blazer and matching trousers, embodying the controversial style Obama rocked a decade ago.
The former president applauded her fashion sense on X, sharing side-by-side images of the pair in their tan suits. "How it started. How it's going. Ten years later, and it's still a good look!" he captioned the post.
Obama sparked backlash when he wore his tan suit in 2014 during a live White House press briefing regarding the ISIS situation in Syria. At the time, critics claimed his outfit lacked "seriousness."
Besides honoring Obama with her tan suit, Harris' wardrobe choice referenced her viral "coconut tree" speech. PageSix noted that on the official Chloé website, a similar design of the VP's fit was listed as "coconut brown."
Jennifer Lopez Endorses Harris In A Powerful Speech
While Rihanna dropped a subtle endorsement, stars like Jennifer Lopez raised their voices for Harris' campaign. The "Atlas" actress gave a moving speech at a Las Vegas rally on Thursday, October 31, imploring the public to vote.
"Elections are about choosing leaders to support them - not one that stands in the way. It's about helping you get ahead. It's about you and you and you and you and you," Lopez told the crowd.
"It's about us. All of us. No matter what we look like, who we love or who we worship, or where we're from," she continued. "I like Hollywood endings. And I like when the good guy, or in this case, the good girl, wins."
"And with an understanding of our past and a faith in our future, I will be casting my ballot for Kamala Harris for president of the United States," Lopez proudly declared. She doubled down on her support for Harris in a touching social media post.
The Presidential Candidate Teamed Up With Lopez For Campaign Video
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Harris and Lopez collaborated on an Instagram post, sharing a video emphasizing the significance of fans' votes. The "On The Floor" singer said:
"I'm so excited to be here in Nevada campaigning with VP Kamala Harris."
"Our very freedoms are on the line in this election, so come on everybody. Let's get loud," J.Lo added. Harris implored fans to vote in the post's caption, writing: "Listen to J.Lo. Your vote is your voice."
The influential women in Harris's corner grew within the election's final days, with "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay joining the list. The actress has long advocated for women, and her decision to support the VP stemmed from their shared goals.
Mariska Hargitay Wants A Trustworthy Leader Like Kamala Harris
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Throughout her career, Hargitay has fought for domestic violence survivors. She established the Joyful Heart Foundation in 2004 to support victims and raise awareness about these issues. On that note, she wanted a president with the same mindset.
"You all know me. I've spent my life fighting for girls and women. With so much on the line this election, I hope you all are voting!" the actress wrote in her endorsement post, per The Blast, adding:
"I am prioritizing a strong leader who will uphold the law, defend our democracy, and protect our freedoms. My vote is for Kamala Harris."
With influential celebrities in her corner, will Kamala Harris become the next president?