Michelle Obama’s Stirring DNC Speech Gets Rousing Hollywood Reaction
First Lady Michelle Obama had delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on their feet tonight with her powerful speech, which got similarly strong reaction on Twitter. President Barack Obama was joined by a string of Hollywood stars in heaping praise on the eloquent address that made the case for Hillary Clinton becoming the next President of the United States while taking subtle jabs at her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, without mentioning him by name.
Incredible speech by an incredible woman. Couldn’t be more proud & our country has been blessed to have her as FLOTUS. I love you, Michelle.
— President Obama (@POTUS) July 26, 2016
Many opted to quote some of the inspirational lines in Michelle Obama’s speech, which became instant soundbites.
#StrongerTogether #DemsInPhilly pic.twitter.com/K5kp9kQjg7
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 26, 2016
WHEN THEY GO LOW, WE GO HIGH. @FLOTUS #DNCinPHL #DemsInPhilly
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) July 26, 2016
“Don’t let anyone ever tell you that this country isn’t great…because this right now is the greatest country on earth” – @MichelleObama
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) July 26, 2016
“When Hillary didn’t win the nomination 8 years ago, she didn’t get angry or disillusioned.”
You gon’ speak the truth on tonight @Flotus!
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) July 26, 2016
“Because of Hillary Clinton, my daughters…can take it for granted that a woman can be president.” —@FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/bCezjrX9W5
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 26, 2016
Many responded to the emotion and personal elements in the speech, in which Michelle Obama spoke about raising her children in the White House, noting that the upcoming Presidential election is not about left or right, Republican or Democrat, but instead, it’s about “who will have the power to shape our children for the next four or eight years of their lives.”
I am so moved. So inspired. So grateful for @POTUS & @FLOTUS. https://t.co/F9V5GouOHM
— Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) July 26, 2016
Tears. Chills. @MichelleObama #DNC so honored to be here.
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) July 26, 2016
Wow @FLOTUS speech at the #DNC was so uplifting! Yes!!!
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) July 26, 2016
Michelle Obama makes me want to be a better man. #DemsInPhilly
— CHRlS ROCK (@chrisrockyoz) July 26, 2016
There should be no speakers AFTER Michelle Obama. That was Martin Luther Kingesque. #DemsInPhilly
— CHRlS ROCK (@chrisrockyoz) July 26, 2016
Rock could not resist a reference to the controversy at the RNC last week where Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, was accused of plagiarizing Michelle Obama’s 2008 convention speech.
Michelle Obama gave an epic speech at Monday’s DNC. If you missed it, catch Melania Trump deliver it next week. #DemsInPhilly
— CHRlS ROCK (@chrisrockyoz) July 26, 2016
The reaction to FLOTUS’ speech was so overwhelming, it prompted the NY Daily News to change its front page for tomorrow:
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