Selena Gomez, Robert Downey Jr., Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves, Lady Gaga, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt followed Taylor Swift’s lead by donating $1M each after her $500,000 Aid to support Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure aimed at blocking Donald Trump’s 2026 midterm election plans

Hollywood Heavyweights Rally Behind Gavin Newsom’s Ballot Measure After Taylor Swift’s Donation

In a stunning show of unity, some of the world’s biggest celebrities have joined forces to support California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure aimed at blocking former President Donald Trump’s 2026 midterm election plans.

Following Taylor Swift’s widely publicized $500,000 donation, a wave of A-list stars including Selena Gomez, Robert Downey Jr., Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Keanu Reeves, Lady Gaga, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt each pledged $1 million to back the initiative.

The combined support, totaling over $7 million, marks one of the most significant celebrity-driven fundraising efforts in recent memory. Insiders say the donations are not only about financial backing but also a symbolic stand against what they view as Trump’s attempts to influence the integrity of the 2026 elections.

Taylor Swift, who has increasingly used her platform for political and social causes, is being credited with sparking the movement. Her half-million-dollar contribution earlier this week inspired a domino effect across Hollywood, encouraging her peers to publicly align themselves with the measure.

A spokesperson close to the campaign described the donations as “a historic moment where culture, influence, and democracy intersect,” highlighting the impact of celebrity endorsements in mobilizing public opinion.

Critics, however, argue that the involvement of entertainment icons risks turning the measure into a culture war battleground, with Trump allies already dismissing the donations as “Hollywood elitism at its worst.”

Despite the criticism, the star-studded show of support has already drawn national attention, potentially reshaping the political narrative ahead of the midterms. With millions of dollars pouring in and headlines capturing the spotlight, Governor Newsom’s measure now stands at the center of a high-profile battle between politics and pop culture.