So many celebrities reacted to Obama’s farewell address, and we’re right there with them
There have been many epic speeches during President Obama’s eight years in the Oval Office, but yesterday’s farewell address really got the emotions flowing. It’s time to face reality…he is leaving, but everything’s gonna be okay because we’re all in this together.
As we prepare to welcome a new presidency, Obama invited every American to look at the future with confidence (full disclosure: the part where he thanked Michelle really made us cry). TBH…we’re still feeling teary. He even ended his tenure with the incredibly inspiring rallying cry of: “Yes we can. Yes we did. Yes we can.”
Seriously. We need a minute.
And of course, tons of celebs promptly reacted on social media!
Yes we can. Yes we did. #obamafarewell
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 11, 2017
Thanks @POTUS for your leadership & service to the world. We'll continue your legacy of fighting for equality for all! 🇺🇸💛🌏🌍#HopefulHippies pic.twitter.com/dKzmddBekR
— Happy Hippie Foundation (@happyhippiefdn) January 11, 2017
@barackobama Thank you for your incredible grace in leadership and for being an exceptional… https://t.co/ZuQLZpt6df
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) January 11, 2017
.@POTUS @BarackObama I love you more than I have space on Twitter to describe. #ObamaFarewell
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 11, 2017
Good-bye Mr. President! 🇺🇸There will never be another one like you! 🙏🏻 Barack Obama you are a King amongst Men. 👑🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5Y4kpFiaCp
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2017
Me watching my president Obama's farewell address tonight…I'm not gonna be able to do it y'all… pic.twitter.com/RQoaY5HEPV
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 11, 2017
We’re truly gonna miss this captain!
.@POTUS @BarackObama has served this country with grace, humility and resilience and I am honored to call him my friend. #ObamaFarewell
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 11, 2017
YES WE CAN #obamafarewell
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 11, 2017
Inspiring message from President Obama. I'm thankful for his friendship, steady leadership, and the progress we've achieved #ObamaFarewell
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) January 11, 2017
It’s goodbye to Obama as president, but we’ll still remember all the inspiring things he said.
From realizing marriage equality to removing barriers to opportunity, we've made history in our work to reaffirm that all are created equal.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
Thank you for everything. My last ask is the same as my first. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 11, 2017
Not to mention, all the incredible things he DID. From signing the most comprehensive sexual assault survivors bill in history, to his game-changing transgender bathroom decree, to his commitment to closing the pay gap and more, it was a pleasure to have this man running the ship.
And let’s face it…what other president would share their summer music playlist or dance to “Hotline Bling” as if no one was watching?! Truly one of a kind.
And if you missed Obama’s speech, all is not lost! Watch it right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBP8uKqI2ns?feature=oembed
We wish Obama all the best as he moves on to the next phase in his life. President-elect Donald Trump has big shoes to fill, but we’re taking a page out of Obama’s book and looking forward with a can-do attitude.
President Obama is a good man who has made our economy, country, & planet safer – & has given us hope. Thank you, @POTUS. #ObamaFarewell
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) January 11, 2017
Bring on 2017! It’s gonna be a great year, because we’re gonna MAKE it a great year. YES WE CAN.
H/T: Perez Hilton
