‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterms sweep

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Key context: <p>After the party regained control of both the House and Senate, stars including Viola Davis, Bette Midler and John Cusack have been celebrating</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/04/midterm-elections-results-senate-house-michigan-maine-mississippi-latest-updates">US midterms 2026 live – latest updates</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/nov/03/midterm-elections-full-results-senate-house-governor-races">Track live results from all 50 states</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/04/midterm-election-results-question-answer">Tell us: what do you want to know about midterm results?</a></p></li></ul><p>Celebrities have been reacting to last night’s historic midterm victory for the Democrats after the party <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/04/democrats-house-midterm-elections-results">regained control</a> of both the House and the Senate.</p><p>The night saw a string of major victories for the party as voters expressed their disapproval of Donald Trump and his failing economy.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/nov/04/celebrities-react-us-midterms-democrats-sweep">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.