Hillary Clinton made history Thursday night, becoming the first female presidential nominee of a major political party.
A number of high-profile women made their support for Clinton known on Twitter, including Oprah Winfrey, who commented that the glass ceiling had been “cracked wide open,” and Ellen DeGeneres, who quoted the nominee’s acceptance speech: “When there are no ceilings, the sky’s the limit.”
Glass ceiling Cracked Wide Open! #HillaryClinton#DemsInPhilly
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) July 29, 2016
When there are no ceilings, the sky's the limit. Beautiful speech, @HillaryClinton. I'm ready.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) July 29, 2016
A few people—notably Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington and Scandal producer Shonda Rhimes—commented on the fact that Clinton quoted Hamilton: The Musical in her speech (“Though we may not live to see the glory, let us gladly join the fight.”)
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First quote from a rap Broadway musical in an acceptance speech #DemsInPhilly
— Arianna Huffington (@ariannahuff) July 29, 2016
Tonight, she was already damn near perfect. She was already slaying.
And then she quoted #Hamilton. #HRCdoesNotPlay
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) July 29, 2016
Many women, including model and America’s Next Top Model producer Tyra Banks, spent the evening watching the historic moment with their children.
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Other celebrities to weigh in included comedian Amy Schumer, singer Lady Gaga, and actresses Elizabeth Banks and Patricia Arquette.
Https://twitter.com/amyschumer/status/758869015745798148
I just keep yelling YES @HillaryClinton#DemsInPhilly@Everytown#noDonaldyoudon't
— Elizabeth Banks ❄️ (@ElizabethBanks) July 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/PattyArquette/status/758859859970318340
We are so much stronger together. #DNC#StrongerTogether#Votepic.twitter.com/tT3VSkN6zO
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 29, 2016