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On January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, sparking varied reactions across Hollywood. While many celebrities celebrated the occasion, others voiced opposition, reflecting the polarized sentiments surrounding Trump’s return to office.
Actress Candace Cameron Bure marked the event with celebratory posts on Instagram. Sharing photos of President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and his wife Usha, Bure wrote, “Happy Inauguration Day!!! God Bless America.”
She also included a video of Carrie Underwood’s performance at the inauguration ceremony. Bure described the day as “exciting” and shared her enthusiasm for the new administration on her Instagram story.
Actor Dean Cain expressed similar sentiments, posting a photo of himself in Washington, D.C., with the caption, “What a day!!” Meanwhile, Brittany Aldean, wife of country singer Jason Aldean, posted an old photo of Trump with the word “Today” on her Instagram story.
Jason Aldean, who performed at the Liberty Ball that evening, shared a celebratory photo with Brittany. She captioned it, “INAUGURATION NIGHT. What a ride it’s been! Today has made all the scrutiny worth it. Wouldn’t change a thing.”
Actor James Woods also celebrated the occasion, posting on X, “I am in tears. God bless America and President Trump.”
Not all celebrities shared the excitement. Jamie Lee Curtis posted a humorous pie chart on Instagram indicating the likelihood of her not using profanity that day as “none” and “also none.” In her caption, she encouraged followers to “let it out” and focus on the work ahead.
Curtis also shared a message from Loryn Brantz, reading, “In a time of hate, love is an act of resistance… Resist, resist, resist.”
Former Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik shared a more subdued response, posting on Instagram, “Yes, I watched the Inauguration. There’s a lot I want to say but am not saying. For now, what I do know is we have work to do.”
The inauguration ceremony, held inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, featured a powerful performance by country music star Carrie Underwood. Singing “America the Beautiful,” Underwood had to improvise when the accompanying instrumental track failed to start.
Turning to the audience, she encouraged participation, saying, “If you know the words, help me out here.” Her a cappella performance drew applause, after which she greeted former President Biden, President Trump, and Vice President Vance.
Underwood, who typically avoids political engagements, expressed her honor at being part of the event. “I love our country and am humbled to have been asked to sing at the inauguration,” she stated last week. “It’s a historic moment, and I am honored to contribute in the spirit of unity and hope for the future.”
Trump’s inauguration highlighted the stark divide in public opinion. Supporters celebrated the historic day with optimism, while critics emphasized the need for resistance and vigilance.
The varied reactions from Hollywood mirrored the broader national discourse, underscoring the polarized political landscape as Trump begins his second term.
