Hollywood Reacts To Obama DNC Speech: Praise, Jokes, Nostalgia

Refresh for updates… The entertainment industry didn’t wait for the end to begin reacting to President Obama’s much-touted and even more anticipated address tonight at the Democratic National Convention. Ditto pundits, comedians and the like who weighed in to mainly offer praise for the speech. A surprising – though not that much – reaction was nostalgia with among others Shonda Rhimes, Ava DuVernay and Patton Oswalt outright saying they’re going to miss Obama. There were plenty of jokes too, for instance Oswalt, again, who took a dig at Donald Trump, and satire site The Onion which commented on Obama’s soon-to-be statesman status. They were soon joined by just about everyone, including First Lady Michelle Obama, with the consensus seeming to be that it was one of Obama’s best speeches. Here’s some social media reactions – Deadline will update as more arrive.

That's my man! Your truth, dignity and grace reminds us what real leadership looks like. I am always proud of our @POTUS. -mo

— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) July 28, 2016

Obama should record Waze directions after he leaves office. His routes would be firm but fair. You'd get through wrong turns together.

— Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) July 28, 2016

"We'd like you to speak at the convention." "Great!" "You'll be following Obama." "Son of a…."

— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) July 28, 2016

I'm gonna miss Barack. Seriously. #DemsinPhilly

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 28, 2016

I don't know how @andkykinder's gonna follow President Obama but let's see what happens. Fingers crossed. #DemsInPhilly

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 28, 2016

Imagine Trump running down a checklist of his Presidency. "Owls? Gone. Got rid of 'em. Uh…that's about it." #DemsInPhilly

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 28, 2016

I am going to miss @POTUS. #DemsInPhilly

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) July 28, 2016

Obama: 'You're Going To Trot Me Out Every 4 Years Now, Aren't You?' #DemsInPhilly

— Onion Politics (@OnionPolitics) July 28, 2016

Yes. What a time we've lived through from then to now. A decade to be long remembered. We were here. #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/5KASAuiUnU

— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) July 28, 2016

Damn, Barry! That was amazing! #POTUS #coalitionbuilding

— Peter Paige (@ThePeterPaige) July 28, 2016

Barack Obama: inspiring, optimistic, authentic. Thank you my President for your service @POTUS #DemsInPhilly #DNCinPHL #DemConvention

— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) July 28, 2016

.@POTUS: “America learned that love has no limits, and marriage equality is now a reality across the land.” #DemsinPhilly

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) July 28, 2016

Watching this Obama speech like pic.twitter.com/BXilO3yWrt

— Jimmy Tatro (@JimmyTatro) July 28, 2016

#POTUS larger than life. https://t.co/D4iNKHxEPw

— Warren Leight (@warrenleightTV) July 28, 2016

Speech of Hope From #POTUS #BarackObama! "
America is already great! #America is already strong" Don't Boo #vote. #DemsInPhilly Joe Biden

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) July 28, 2016

I'm for her but Obama will forever be my president.

— Chris Weitz (@chrisweitz) July 28, 2016

Thanks, Obama.

— Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) July 28, 2016

Obama swan song. Good way to go out.

— Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) July 28, 2016

Not everyone in Hollywood was rapt of course.

Obama is a man who doesn't believe a word he says but, says those words with extreme conviction. It's a scam folks.#DemsInPhilly

— Chuck Woolery (@chuckwoolery) July 28, 2016

And let’s not forget about Joe Biden’s speech earlier in the evening.