The 2024 Democratic National Convention is a star-studded event. See all the celebs in attendance, from Oprah Winfrey to Stevie Wonder.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is a star-studded event. See all the celebs in attendance, from Oprah Winfrey to Stevie Wonder.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and many are wondering which celebrities will be in attendance to give their support to Vice President Kamala Harris and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz.

Here’s a look at some of the celebrities spotted at the 2024 DNC so far, both on and off the stage.

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the DNC on Wednesday. In her speech, Winfrey said she was a registered independent and called on other independents and undecideds to back the Harris-Walz ticket.

Oprah Winfrey speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Oprah Winfrey speaks during the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

On Wednesday, comedian and SNL star Kenan Thompson took to the DNC stage with a large book meant to represent Project 2025. During the skit, Thompson took video calls from voters and read passages from the book that could impact their lives.

Kenan Thompson speaks as he carries a copy of Project 2025 on stage during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Kenan Thompson speaks as he carries a copy of Project 2025 on stage during the Democratic National Convention. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)

Grammy-and Academy Award winner Stevie Wonder took the stage Wednesday to perform his 1972 song “Higher Ground.” Prior to performing, Wonder preached a message of unity.

“We must keep on keeping on until we are truly a united people of these United States and then we will reach a higher ground,” Wonder said.

Stevie Wonder performs during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Stevie Wonder performs during the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Mindy Kaling took on the role of host on Wednesday. The Office writer and actress was the third star to emcee the 2024 DNC, following actor Tony Goldwyn on Monday and political commentator Ana Navarro on Tuesday. Kaling will be followed by actress Kerry Washington on Thursday.

Mindy Kaling speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mindy Kaling speaks during the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

On Wednesday, John Legend took the stage ahead of Tim Walz’s remarks. Together with singer Sheila E. and Ari O’Neal, he performed a rendition of Prince’s 1984 hit “Let’s Go Crazy.”

John Legend performs during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

John Legend performs during the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Grammy-winning country singer and songwriter Maren Morris performed her protest song “Better Than We Found It” on Wednesday. The song was released in 2020 following the death of George Floyd.

Maren Morris performs during the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Maren Morris performs during the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman took to the stage Wednesday to debut her new poem, “This Sacred Scene.” In 2021, the Harvard graduate delivered a reading of her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, making Gorman the youngest inaugural poet in American history.

Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, recites a poem during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, recites a poem during the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter was spotted at the DNC on Wednesday, where she posed with excited fans. Carter recently enthusiastically endorsed Harris for president.

Ex-aide of former President Donald Trump, Omarosa has posted several photo and video updates from the DNC, including footage of her purchasing a Kamala Harris 2024 T-shirt.

Rudy and The Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin joined the Indiana delegation on Tuesday’s roll call to help cast its 86 delegates for Harris and Walz. “I want what’s best for Indiana. That means electing Kamala Harris the first woman president of the United States of America,” Astin said.

Sean Astin, center

Actor Sean Astin, center, joins the Indiana delegation to cast their votes during the ceremonial roll call on Tuesday. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Stephen Colbert, playing a hot dog vendor named Donny Franks, filmed an improvised spot with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the DNC on Sunday. Colbert has also been hosting a week of live DNC episodes of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert, in character as Donny Franks the hotdog vendor, works the convention floor on Sunday. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Texas native Eva Longoria introduced her home state on Tuesday before passing the mic to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards.

On Tuesday, Grammy- and Academy Award-winning rapper Common performed his 2024 track “Fortunate,” adapting his lyrics to include a message about Vice President Kamala Harris. The Chicago native was joined by gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds during the chorus.

Common

Common performing at the DNC on Tuesday. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

R&B singer Patti LaBelle performed her 1978 ballad “You Are My Friend” during the “In Memoriam” segment Tuesday evening. The performance comes 20 years after her last appearance at the DNC, when she performed a cover of Sam Cooke’s classic “A Change Is Gonna Come.”

Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle on stage at the DNC in Chicago. (Paul Sancya/AP)

On Tuesday, an appearance from Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Lil Jon turned the roll call into a dance party when he unexpectedly performed his 2013 hit, “Turn Down for What.”

Rapper Lil Jon, with mic

Rapper Lil Jon, with mic, performing with the Georgia delegation. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Malcom X director Spike Lee joined the New York delegation during Tuesday night’s roll call as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’s “Empire State of Mind” played.

Spike Lee, center

Film director Spike Lee, center, posing with fans on Tuesday. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill appeared alongside DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on Monday. Hamill also joined the “White Dudes for Harris” Zoom fundraiser for the Democratic presidential nominee, reciting Luke Skywalker’s lines as part of a $50,000 donation to the Harris campaign.

The Wire and Suits actor Wendell Pierce appeared with the Louisiana delegation on Tuesday, speaking on behalf of the state during the roll call.

Actor Wendell Pierce

Actor Wendell Pierce speaking to reporters. (Brynn Anderson/AP)

Grammy-nominated singer Mickey Guyton performed her song “All American” on the first night of the convention.

Singer Mickey Guyton

Singer Mickey Guyton. (Matt Rourke/AP)

On Tuesday, Grammy-winning gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds performed with rapper Common.

Jonathan McReynolds

Gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Six-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor appeared at the DNC on Monday to rehearse for a performance of his song “You’ve Got a Friend,” but ended up getting bumped from the lineup.

James Taylor

James Taylor rehearses before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Team USA and Golden State Warriors basketball coach Steve Kerr delivered a speech on Monday. “Coach to coach, that guy’s awesome,” Kerr said of Democratic vice presidential candidate Walz.

Steve Kerr

Golden State Warriors and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Andrew Cabellero-Reynolds/AFP)

Actor Tony Goldwyn hosted the first night of the convention. Goldwyn played President Fitzgerald Grant for seven seasons on ABC’s hit show Scandal.

Tony Goldwyn

Actor Tony Goldwyn. (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Grammy-winning country star Jason Isbell performed his song “Something More Than Free” on Monday. At the conclusion of his performance, Isbell shouted out his home state of Alabama’s delegation.

Jason Isbell

Country singer Jason Isbell. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The View co-host Ana Navarro hosted the second night of the DNC. Navarro, a Nicaraguan-American, is a political commentator for networks including CNN and ABC, and an anti-Trump Republican.

Ana Navarro speaking during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ana Navarro speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Political Twitch streamer Hasan Piker appeared with the press, marking the first time influencers have been given press credentials at the DNC. Piker has over 2.7 million followers on Twitch.

Grandson of former President John F. Kennedy and TikTok sensation Jack Schlossberg spoke at the DNC on Tuesday about why he supports Kamala Harris for president.

Updated, Aug. 22, 2024: This story was originally published on Aug. 21, 2024, and has been updated to include Wednesday’s celebrity appearances at the Democratic National Convention.

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