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Celebrities and Notable Faces within the Crowd on the Democratic Convention

Celebrities and Notable Faces within the Crowd on the Democratic Convention


Thousands of Democrats — delegates, party members, politicians and celebrities — stuffed Chicago’s United Center this week to appoint Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for president and vice chairman. Here are a number of the notable folks noticed within the area.

Thursday

Ms. Harris accepted her party’s nomination, talking about her middle-class roots and calling for unity with a “new manner ahead.” Before she spoke, members of her household took turns on the lectern, together with her sister Maya, niece Meena and step-daughter Ella. Several celebrities had been noticed within the crowd.

Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman

Maya Harris, Tony West and Meena Harris

Vice President Harris’s grand-niece

Gov. Tim Walz and his kids, Gus and Hope

Padma Lakshmi, tv persona

Sheryl Lee Ralph, actor and singer

Wednesday

The conference’s third evening featured speeches by a number of up-and-coming party stars, former President Bill Clinton and a shock look by Oprah Winfrey. After a number of friends highlighted Mr. Walz’s average-Joe persona and background as a soccer coach, he formally accepted the Democrats’ vice-presidential nomination.

Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota helped to introduce Mr. Walz earlier than he took the stage, emphasizing his Midwestern roots.

Mr. Walz’s spouse and kids: Gwen, Gus and Hope

Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts

Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and former Rep. Gabby Giffords of Arizona

Julian Castro, former HUD secretary, and Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota

Tuesday

Several Democratic governors, together with J.B. Pritzker from the conference’s host state of Illinois, had been seated with their delegations throughout a ceremonial roll name. A playlist of songs and a efficiency by the rapper Lil Jon soundtracked the evening.

Before speeches by the previous first girl Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama capped the night, Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, spoke about how Ms. Harris took on the function of “Momala” to his kids, Cole and Ella.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois

Mr. Emhoff’s daughter, Ella, and oldsters, Barbara and Michael

Cole, Mr. Emhoff’s son, and his spouse

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan

Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland

Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky

Rep. Maxine Waters of California

Monday

The conference’s first evening featured remarks by Hillary Clinton and a torch-passing speech by President Biden. “America, I gave my greatest to you,” he stated, reciting a phrase from the tune “American Anthem” by Gene Scheer. Several members of Mr. Biden’s household had been among the many crowd, and viewers members held up indicators studying, “Thank you Joe.”

Nancy Pelosi, a key determine in pushing for Mr. Biden to exit the race, held up a “We [Heart] Joe” signal.

Jill Biden, the primary girl

President Biden’s grandchildren

Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York

Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia

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