Thousands of people are sharing the celebrity they want to be president. Here are the top 15.
"It's 2024, and the U.S. has elected a random celebrity as president, who do you want it to be?"

Keanu Reeves, Dolly Parton and Morgan Freeman.
Throughout the years there have been some notable celebrities who have changed careers to become politicians. The most notable is Ronald Reagan, who went from a β50s B-list actor to governor of California (1967 to 1975) and then President of the United States (1981 to 1989).
There was also Donald Trump who went from the host of βCelebrity Apprenticeβ to becoming a one-term president (2017 to 2021) and action star Arnold Schwarzenegger who served as Governor of California from (2003 to 2011).
Former actor and βSaturday Night Liveβ writer Al Franken was a Senator in Minnesota from 2009 to 2018 until he stepped down amidst allegations of misconduct.
Although the Trump presidency was controversial, to say the least, there is still an appetite out there for having people from outside the world of politics hold office. A Reddit user by the name @Alarming_Research936 proved it when he asked the online forum, βIt's 2024, and the U.S. has elected a random celebrity as president, who do you want it to be?β and they received over 7,000 responses.
Last year, Upworthy covered a similar question posed to Reddit, βYou get to add another American to Mt. Rushmore but it canβt be a president. Who do you choose?β and there were two people who made both lists. Can you figure out who they are?
Below, Iβve ranked the top 15 vote-getters to determine which celebrity Americans want most in the Oval Office. To determine each celebrityβs position, I looked at the number of upvotes each suggestion received and then ranked them. Itβs not the most scientific way of doing things but it gives us a pretty good idea about who people think should be in the White House.
Here are the top 15 celebrities that Americans want to be president.
1.
"Jon Stewart. He would hate every second of it, which would make him great." β @Earthiness
@ThePhiff added:
"Absolutely the best choice. His takedown of 'Crossfire' should be required viewing for anyone watching cable news on any regular basis."
2.
"Dolly Parton." β @Nawositol
@Smarterthantheaverag added:
Β "Yeah, but she would only work....9 to 5."
6.
"Danny Devito." β @LittleSoftTail
@Stuey_7787 added:
"The gang moves into the White House would be a pretty good episode."
7.
"Steve Buscemi." β @itsmeDreadShock
@lordph8 added:
"Love to see the presidential address. 'Hello fellow citizens.'"
9.
"Terry Crews." β @KnottShore
@ObelixSmiterOfRomans added:
"Long live President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Camacho".
13.
"Nick Offerman." β @eric_ts
@TheDadThatGrills added:
"A president that is as deeply passionate about both conservation and the arts would be a dream."
14.
"Danny Trejo. Sponsored by Trejo Tacos." β @Zachattack_horror
@JDCU added:
"That's PRESIDENT Machete, please."
15.
"Triumph the Insult Dog." β @haltline
@joetebbie added:
βOne nation under Godβ¦ for me to poop on!β
There's a reason why some people can perfectly copy accents, and others can't
Turns out, there's a neurodivergent link.
A woman in black long sleeve shirt stands in front of mirror.
Have you ever had that friend who goes on vacation for four days to London and comes back with a full-on Queen's English posh accent? "Oooh I left my brolly in the loo," they say, and you respond, "But you're from Colorado!" Well, there are reasons they (and many of us) do that, and usually it's on a pretty subconscious level.
It's called "accent mirroring," and it's actually quite common with people who are neurodivergent, particularly those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). According Neurolaunch, the self-described "Free Mental Health Library," "Accent mirroring, also known as accent adaptation or phonetic convergence, is the tendency to unconsciously adopt the accent or speech patterns of those around us. This linguistic chameleon effect is not unique to individuals with ADHD, but it appears to be more pronounced and frequent in this population."
Essentially, when people have conversations, we're constantly "scanning" for informationβnot just the words we're absorbing, but the inflection and tone. "When we hear an accent, our brains automatically analyze and categorize the phonetic features, prosody, and intonation patterns," writes Neurolaunch. For most, this does result in copying the accent of the person with whom we're speaking. But those with ADHD might be more sensitive to auditory cues. This, "coupled with a reduced ability to filter out or inhibit the impulse to mimicβ¦could potentially explain the increased tendency for accent mirroring."
While the article explains further research is needed, they distinctly state that, "Accent mirroring in individuals with ADHD often manifests as an unconscious mimicry of accents in social situations. This can range from subtle shifts in pronunciation to more noticeable changes in intonation and speech rhythm. For example, a person with ADHD might find themselves unconsciously adopting a Southern drawl when conversing with someone from Texas, even if theyβve never lived in the South themselves."
People are having their say online. On the subreddit r/ADHDWomen, a thread began: "Taking on accents is an ADHD thing?" The OP shares, "My whole life, I've picked up accents. I, myself, never noticed, but everyone around me would be like, 'Why are you talking like that??' It could be after I watched a show or movie with an accent or after I've traveled somewhere with a different accent than my 'normal.'
They continue, "Apparently, I pick it up fast, but it fades out slowly. Today... I'm scrolling Instagram, I watch a reel from a comedian couple (Darcy and Jeremy. IYKYK) about how Darcy (ADHD) picks up accents everywhere they go. It's called ADHD Mirroring??? And it's another way of masking."
(The OP is referring to Darcy Michaels and his husband Jeremy Baer, who are both touring comedians based in Canada.)
Hundreds of people on the Reddit thread alone seem to relate. One comments, "Omfg I've done this my whole life; I'll even pick up on the pauses/spaces when I'm talking to someone who is ESLβbut English is my first language lol."
Sometimes, it can be a real issue for those around the chameleon. "I accidentally mimicked a waitress's weird laugh one time. As soon as she was out of earshot, my family started to reprimand me, but I was already like 'oh my god I donβt know why I did that, I feel so bad.'"
Many commenters on TikTok were shocked to find out this can be a sign of ADHD. One jokes, "Omg, yes, at a store the cashier was talking to me and she was French. She's like 'Oh are you French too? No, I'm not lol. I'm very east coast Canada."
And some people just embrace it and make it work for them. "I mirror their words or phrase! Iβm 30. I realized I start calling everyone sweetie cause my manager does & I work at coffee shop."