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Hollywood erupted in excitement across social media Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning after Doug Jones was declared the victor over Roy Moore in Alabama's special Senatorial election.
Moore had been besieged by allegations of sexual misconduct toward minors, including attempted rape. Despite this, there was tremendous uncertainly that he could pull of a victory in consistently conservative state. The vacated seat up for grabs had been a Republican seat, and polls showed Moore maintaining a slight lead.
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Hollywood Begs Alabama Not to Vote for Roy Moore
View StoryAs late-night hosts and comedians laid into Moore, President Donald Trump controversially endorsed the candidate, reminding potential voters that Moore is facing only allegations at this time. Moore has denied any wrongdoing, and even denied knowing any of his accusers, though one of them managed to debunk that narrative with tangible proof that he knew her.
Jones' victory reduces Republican control of the Senate to 51-49. Moore refused to concede defeat, but Trump took to Twitter to congratulate Jones on his victory, as Alabama election officials said a recount would be unlikely to change the final result.
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Late-Night Stars Stunned Roy Moore Still Has Supporters -- Including President Trump
View StoryTake a look at Hollywood's online victory party below:
Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory. The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. The people of Alabama are great, and the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends!
@realDonaldTrump
Tonight, Alabama voters elected a senator who'll make them proud.
@HillaryClinton
And if Democrats can win in Alabama, we can -- and must -- compete everywhere.
Onward!
Holy shit!!!!! Does this mean I DON'T have to bury 2017 in the back yard?? Thank you, Alabama!!!!
@ChrisEvans
So excited!! I believe this is the beginning of a real turning point for our country. #DougJones is a man of integrity who will serve #Alabama well.
@BarbraStreisand
This Lyft driver has “I can feel it coming in the air tonight” on repeat & I'm reading news of Doug Jones's victory and this is a pretty good night.
@kumailn
Doug Jones. Thank you, Alabama. You've elected a man of incredible integrity, grit, and character. A fighter for working class and middle class Alabamians. He is going to make you proud in the Senate.
@JoeBiden
Goodbye Roy Moore @MooreSenate & the Moore-ons who backed him... #ALSenate #DougJones pic.twitter.com/ZHxBx0MEbS
@jimmykimmel
According to Alabama state law, Roy Moore now has to eat his horse. https://t.co/8LVvznMR5y
@StephenAtHome
I CANT BREATHE😍
@cher
THANK YOU🙏🏻
I WAS GOING TO JUMP ON MY
BED,DANCE AROUND,BUT I CANT MOVE… OH GOD HE WON🤣😭😱
Congratulations Alabama. One small step in the right direction for all of us. 🙏 our voices are being heard
@Pink
Santa does not like child molesters pic.twitter.com/WU8QVPqVIH
@rosemcgowan
Alabama. I want to thank every single 1 of u who voted for #DougJones4Senate because today u voted for a more perfect union. A place where we ALL matter. God bless u. 🙏🏾
@kerrywashington
#DougJones has won the Alabama Senate seat vacated by #JeffSessions. I believe he will bring not just honor and pride to all the good citizens of Alabama, but a way forward to the decent jobs, education, and economy everyone wants.
@BetteMidler
Thank you for everyone who canvassed & called & worked your asses off for Doug Jones to win. Thank you to Black voters who saved us again!
@PattyArquette
A Hanukkah Miracle!!! God bless Alabama & God Bless America. Tonight decency won. Humanity won.… https://t.co/mvSGcdznPl
@DebraMessing
I honestly don't know what i would have done 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hYHyIrHAGG
@HelenHunt
Thank you Alabama and thank you Doug Jones. https://t.co/o8NXvTrTUX
@TheEllenShow
Fuck Roy Moore....And the horse he rode in on.
@Alyssa_Milano
Congratulations, Doug Jones. You were a great US Attorney, and you ran a terrific campaign. You deserve this win. It's a win for the people of Alabama.
@BillClinton
I will say to my daughter, “Good morning SweetPea, the world is a little bit better.” My son, “Keep being a good guy.” ❤️#Alabama #DougJones
@iamwandasykes
YOU DID IT VOTERS!! YOU did it!! THANK YOU FOR VOTING!!! NO MORE MOORE #AlabamaSenate #resist
@ConstanceZimmer
TY Alabama 4 electing Doug Jones.
@BillyBaldwin
For voting your conscience.
For choosing country over party.
Moderates, Indies & suburban GOP woman join w/ Selma "black belt" voters to make history!!
Doug will represent you w/ integrity & dignity… he's gonna make you proud.#SweetHomeAlabama pic.twitter.com/NJD8uUJ1KL
What are you going to tweet now potus? https://t.co/Keobk4TBUk
@BillyCrystal
I can't wait for the nonsensical belligerent Trump twitter meltdown in response to #DougJones4Alabama Somebody wake up @realDonaldTrump There is #RealNews happening. And it's real good news.
@H_Combs
ALABAMA! ALABAMA! ALABAM!
@PiperPerabo
🇺🇸THANK YOU! THANK YOU!🇺🇸#AlabamaSenate #DougJones pic.twitter.com/qUFEiJ4q8Y
Good guys win. Suck it @realDonaldTrump & company. We're taking our country back. #DougJones
@TomArnold
From deepest depression to highest elation went I when the numbers for Ray Moore started to plummet as Doug Jones' started to soar!
@carlreiner
THANK YOU #Alabama!!
@MiaFarrow
I'd like to second this emotion. Asking for a couple of friends ... #BurnItDownSis https://t.co/Uu0NtWFR1x
@SophiaBush
Thank you Alabama, you've given me hope for the future of this Nation. Decency and real American values rule the day. https://t.co/jddlB6WBaJ
@SusanSarandon
#ThankYouAlabama. It was a hard and divisive campaign but rationality and equality prevailed. I'm so happy that Doug Jones won!
@MarleeMatlin
I have never in my life been so happy about something that happened in Alabama.
@AlbertBrooks
This is a sad night for child molesters across the nation. But take heart, you still have the Whitehouse.
@DaveSFoley
#AlabamaSenateElection Congratulations @GDouglasJones 👏🏿👏🏿 pic.twitter.com/b0hhW7O6rd
@TheOrlandoJones
Doug Jones should ride Sassy into the Senate
@AndyRichter
Love to the patriots of #Selma. My heart is overflowing with hope and happiness for the citizens of this complicated and proud city. Heroes. pic.twitter.com/H3A8DEu8X1
@ava
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world." - Margaret Mead
@jes_chastain
Ok! Enjoy this night celebrating our @GDouglasJones win. Dance like no one is watching.
@Alyssa_Milano
Tomorrow morning we wake up and fight again.
Next up? #SaveNetNeutrality and #TaxScamBill
Are you ready?!
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