By Fatma Younis
Celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence, Bruce Springsteen, and Olivia Rodrigo urged fans to vote in the US midterm elections on Tuesday, sharing photos and videos with "I voted" stickers across social media platforms.
Lawrence references Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence posted a photo of herself making the three-finger salute from The Hunger Games franchise, quoting a line from Mockingjay: Part 1: "Midterms BB. Don't forget who burns with us." The actress, who has 8.7 million Instagram followers, has previously supported Democratic candidates but did not endorse a specific party this cycle.
Springsteen calls for secure counting
Bruce Springsteen shared a video wishing everyone a good election day and urged election officials to ensure votes are securely counted. "Our vote is our voice," he wrote. "It is up to you to ensure that our voice is heard."
Rodrigo ties voting to women's rights
Olivia Rodrigo posted a video from her Daisy Chain Fields festival account with the caption "Your voice matters. Get out and vote," referencing a lyric from her song Serena Joy, which supports women's rights organizations.
Other stars join the effort
Actors Joe Keery, Kerry Washington, Lupita Nyong'o, and Carrie Coon, along with singer Gracie Abrams, also posted photos wearing "I voted" stickers or shirts, encouraging their followers to participate in the midterms.
