Tony Goldwyn Says Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s Support Is ‘Important’

Tony Goldwyn took the stage as host for the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday night (August 19), and the actor sat down with Variety to share his thoughts on the evening and say he feels “confident” about Kamala Harris’ chances of winning the presidency in November.

In addition, the Scandal The Hollywood Reporter star explained what it would mean if Harris got the official endorsement of major music stars, including Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. “I think it’s going to be a marginal victory, so every little bit helps. I really hope they come out for her, because from what I’ve read and what I can see, Kamala’s values ​​align with theirs. They’re incredibly powerful women and I think that could be important. I don’t know if a lot of people vote based on how their music icons vote, but like in sports, momentum is everything. If you can help build that momentum, it’s only going to be for the good.”

While Swift hasn’t officially endorsed Harris, some fans believe she may have subtly hinted at the Democratic candidate’s side via Instagram. A silhouette resembling Harris appears in the background of a photo the star posted from her Warsaw Eras Tour performances at PGE Narodowy, walking in the opposite direction on stage wearing a pantsuit and giving a presidential wave. However, a source close to the pop superstar said: The Hollywood Reporter that the dark figure was only the silhouette of one of the choristers.

Harris is a huge fan of Queen Bey. Last month, she appeared at a campaign rally in Wilmington, Delaware, to the tune of Beyoncé’s 2016 hit, “Freedom.”

Bey’s mother, Tina Knowles, has been outspoken in her support of Harris on social media. “New, youthful, vibrant energy!!!! You asked for it and our President Biden did what was best for the country! Putting aside personal ego, power and fame. That’s the definition of a great leader. Thank you President Biden for your service and leadership. Go VP Kamala Harris for President. Let’s go #kamala2024,” she wrote in an Instagram post, alongside a photo of herself with the vice president during her daughter’s Renaissance World Tour.