On November 5, 2024, actor Paul Rudd was seen at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he distributed water bottles to voters waiting in line. Reports indicated that some polling centers in Pennsylvania experienced wait times of up to six hours, with areas near Philadelphia colleges reporting waits of up to two hours.
During a live broadcast by MSNBC, Rudd explained his presence, stating, 'I just wanted to give people water. They're waiting in line for a long time, and it's a wonderful thing that all these young people are out voting.' He was accompanied by NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff.
Rudd also visited Villanova University, located less than an hour from Temple, where he continued to engage with voters. This was not Rudd's first involvement in election day activities; he previously handed out cookies to voters in Brooklyn during the 2020 election.
In addition to Rudd's efforts, several celebrities supported Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign leading up to the election. Notable figures such as Lady Gaga and Katy Perry participated in events encouraging voter turnout, with performances and speeches aimed at galvanizing support for Harris.
Lady Gaga, performing in Philadelphia, emphasized the importance of women's voices in the electoral process, stating, 'Tomorrow, women will be part of making this decision.'