Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Friday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for her bid for White House in the upcoming presidential election.
In a video posted on Instagram, the actor stressed upon the urgent need to address the climate crisis and its impact on the economy and the planet.
“Climate change is killing the earth and ruining our economy, we need a bold step forward to save our economy, our planet and ourselves,” DiCaprio said.
“That’s why I’m voting for Kamala Harris,” he added.
DiCaprio has a history of supporting Democratic candidates, including attending a fundraiser for Joe Biden in early 2020. In his Instagram post, he mentioned the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. He commended Harris’ ambitious targets for achieving net zero emissions by 2050, her plans to help build a green economy, and her role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
With the election just around the corner, Harris has garnered support from numerous high-profile entertainers, such as Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Chris Rock, and George Clooney. The vice president recently held a rally in the Atlanta suburbs with former President Barack Obama and musician Bruce Springsteen. Reports suggest that Beyoncé, whose song ‘Freedom’ is a Harris campaign anthem, is expected to attend Harris’ Houston rally.
On the other hand, Republican nominee Donald Trump has his own set of celebrity supporters, including Elon Musk, Dennis Quaid, Roseanne Barr, and Kid Rock. In December 2016, DiCaprio and the head of his foundation met with then president-elect Trump to discuss the potential of environmentally-focused jobs in boosting the economy.