It was a hard-fought election, but Democrat Barack Obama secured his second term as President of the United States.
The President posted this message following his victory:
Barack Obama @BarackObama
We're all in this together. That's how we campaigned, and that's who we are. Thank you. -bo
He also tweeted this photo of himself being hugged by Michelle Obama with the caption "Four more years."
Hollywood is known for its left-leaning tendencies, and celebrities took to Twitter to express their joy and support.
Read the reactions from some of the biggest names in Hollywood:
Jennifer Lopez @JLo
@BarackObama We r in good hands!! A President for all Americans!! Congratulations Mr. President!!! Yay!! #latinopoder
Josh Hutcherson @jhutch1992
I feel the next 4 years will bring great things. I've never had this much hope for our country. well done America, well done.
Nicki Minaj @NICKIMINAJ
Cried the first time he was elected and this time was just so surreal...never thought I'd see this in my lifetime. #GodBlessAmerica
Padma Lakshmi @PadmaLakshmi
Oh Happy day!! Obama Obama Obama all the way!!! And thank you to all those in Fla. who came to our rally and voted early!!!
Kirstie Alley @kirstiealley
Good morning!! Congratulations President Obama.. The people voted and you won it fair and square. Now let's get on with it. #JOBS
Ana Gasteyer @AnaGasteyer
What a great night. So many compassionate, humanitarian choices made across our complicated, diverse nation.
Michael Chiklis @MichaelChiklis
Let's all meet in the middle now & show the world what we can accomplish together. Intelligently, rationally, together with dignity & grace.
Zachary Quinto @ZacharyQuinto
going to sleep inspired fulfilled and called to action. so proud. so grateful. nowhere i would rather be. hope renewed. faith restored. 5am.
Kim Kardashian @KimKardashian
Just landed! anxiously awaiting to see who the next president would be! Heard the good news!!!! Congrats President Obama!!!!
Eva Longoria @EvaLongoria
Me and my friends celebrating! I'm on tears! Moving the country forward!!! Obama!!!
Katy Perry @katyperry
DONE AND DUSTED!!!
Cher @cher
WE WON ! WE WON ! GREAT GOD ALMIGHTY ! WE WON!!
Mariah Carey @MariahCarey
Congratulations to our beloved President Barack Obama, our spectacular First Lady Michelle Obama & the adorable Malia & Sasha. We love you!
Hugh Hefner @hughhefner
While I was playing dominoes with the girls, we got the news that Obama had been re-elected. We're celebrating at the Mansion.
Justin Bieber @justinbieber
alot of emotions right now. congrats President Obama...Im Canadian. Im good. #FreeHealthcare :)
Rob Thomas @ThisIsRobThomas
Congrats to obama! Now let's all get back together as one country.
Nikki Reed @NikkiReed_I_Am
America!!! We did it!!! #OBAMA!!!!!!!!
Mark Ruffalo @Mruff221
Barack Obama wins because he has proven to be the better candidate and sold his policies and his record well to the American People.
RuPaul @RuPaul
Condragulations @BarackObama Shantay U Stay!
Lea Michele @msleamichele
Amazing election party tonight at @MrRPMurphy's house! And so glad we got to celebrate the re-election of OBAMA!!! #GObama
La Toya Jackson @latoyajackson
Congratulations!!!! To our President!!!! #4 more years!!! The best man won!!!! Obama Obama Obama!!!!
olivia wilde @oliviawilde
AMERICA! You have spoken! Women! You have been heard! Young people! You proved them wrong! Tireless Obama volunteers! I THANK YOU!
krysten ritter @Krystenritter
"Obama for real They gotta put your face on the five-thousand dollar bill"
NeNe Leakes @NeNeLeakes
I'am so proud to be apart of history again! #Obama
Phaedra Parks, Esq. @PhaedraParks
The votes have been tabulated--OBAMA WINS!!!! Now back 2work America we have plenty issues 2resolve so lets work 2gether & get it done!
Ashlee Simpson @ashleesimpson
4 more years!! #Obama
Nathan Fillion @NathanFillion
Dear Obama, Don't say, "In your face!" We'll assume it's implied. Nathan
Amber Rose @DaRealAmberRose
Obama Won!!!! Yay! I'm gonna get so wasted tonight! Lol just kidding ;-) #4MoreYears goodnight my Loves xoxo :-)
Brad Goreski @mrbradgoreski
Yay! #Obama2012!! So excited for 4 more years of chic looks from Michelle Obama #firstladyfashion #icon
Destinee Hooker @destineehooker
Congrats to Obama. Thank you Lord continue to be with him through this term.
Naya Rivera @NayaRivera
OBAMA!!!! Can't wait for this speech. A BOSS always wins.
Sugar Ray Leonard @SUGARRAYLEONARD
Barrack Obama still our president and still the people's Champion!
Shay Mitchell @shaymitch
Yes!!! RT @nia_peeples: Congrats to our president #Obama. Lets commit our energy to healing, uniting and building our diverse nation.
Tracy McGrady @Real_T_Mac
Congrats to President Barack Obama being re-elected for a 2nd term.
Pau Gasol @paugasol
Congrats @BarackObama for being re-elected as President! Felicidades a Barack Obama por ser reelegido como Presidente! #Obama2012
jenelle evans @PBandJenelley_1
OBAMAGIAN!!!! :] #4MoreYears :] #YES
Nigel Barker @NigelBarker
Congratulations President @BarackObama here's to the next 4 years. Condolences Mitt Romney, hopefully we can work together for a better USA!
Janelle Monae @JanelleMonae
Tears of joy. President Obama has 4 more years. America has spoken. We believe in @BarackObama.
regina spektor @respektor
Thank you America!!! Thank you President Obama! Hopeful and excited for the future!!!
Aubrey O'Day @AubreyODay
Can't buy your thoughts, our thoughts, or your way into office! Big Money isn't winning anymore folks! Tides r turning n this country!#OBAMA
towanda braxton @towandabraxton
Jumping up and down SHOUTING!!!! Yaaaaaaaaaas!!!! #Obama!!!!
While Hollywood is known for its liberal tendencies, conservative celebrities also shared their reactions:
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
Well, back to the drawing board!
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
He lost the popular vote by a lot and won the election. We should have a revolution in this country!
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
This election is a total sham and a travesty. We are not a democracy!
Farrah Abraham @F1abraham
Mitt Romney won Popular vote. Sadly #Obama gets to completely ruin our economy Congrats!!!
Meghan McCain @McCainBlogette
Tough night for republicans, thanks to Mitt Romney for running hard and I give credit to President Obama for running a successful campaign.
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