Celebrities and Notable Faces in the Crowd at the Democratic Convention

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Celebrities and Notable Faces in the Crowd at the Democratic Convention

Thousands of Democrats — delegates, party members, politicians and celebrities — filled Chicago’s ******* Center this week to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for president and vice president. Here are some of the notable people spotted in the arena.

Thursday

Ms. Harris accepted her party’s nomination, speaking about her middle-class roots and calling for unity with a “new way forward.” Before she spoke, members of her family took turns at the lectern, including her sister Maya, niece Meena and step-daughter Ella. Several celebrities were spotted in the crowd.

Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman

Maya Harris, Tony West and Meena Harris

Vice President Harris’s grand-niece

Gov. Tim Walz and his children, Gus and Hope

Padma Lakshmi, television personality

Sheryl Lee Ralph, actor and singer

Wednesday

The convention’s third night featured speeches by several up-and-coming party stars, former President Bill Clinton and a surprise appearance by Oprah Winfrey. After several guests highlighted Mr. Walz’s average-Joe persona and background as a football coach, he officially accepted the Democrats’ vice-presidential nomination.

Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota helped to introduce Mr. Walz before he took the stage, emphasizing his Midwestern roots.

Mr. Walz’s wife and children: Gwen, Gus and Hope

Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts

Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and former Rep. Gabby Giffords of Arizona

Julian Castro, former HUD secretary, and Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota

Tuesday

Several Democratic governors, including J.B. Pritzker from the convention’s host state of Illinois, were seated with their delegations during a ceremonial roll call. A playlist of songs and a performance by the rapper Lil Jon soundtracked the night.

Before speeches by the former first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama capped the evening, Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, spoke about how Ms. Harris took on the role of “Momala” to his children, Cole and Ella.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois

Mr. Emhoff’s daughter, Ella, and parents, Barbara and Michael

Cole, Mr. Emhoff’s son, and his wife

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan

Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland

Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky

Rep. Maxine Waters of California

Monday

The convention’s first night featured remarks by Hillary Clinton and a torch-passing speech by President Biden. “America, I gave my best to you,” he said, reciting a phrase from the song “********* Anthem” by Gene Scheer. Several members of Mr. Biden’s family were among the crowd, and audience members held up signs reading, “Thank you Joe.”

Nancy Pelosi, a key figure in pushing for Mr. Biden to exit the race, held up a “We [Heart] Joe” sign.

Jill Biden, the first lady

President Biden’s grandchildren

Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York

Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia

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