Hollywood celebrities took to social media Friday to applaud and praise Barack Obama’s politically charged speech in front of students at the University of Illinois, in which he hammered away at President Donald Trump and his political agenda.

“Just a glance at recent headlines should tell you that this really is different,” Obama said about the current political climate, calling this a “dark” period in American history.

“Out of this political darkness, I’m seeing a great awakening,” Obama said, imploring the crowd of young people to get politically involved ahead of the November midterms, calling it the “most important” election in their lifetime.

The former president’s speech, one he said he’d never give after leaving the White House, was well received among the many celebrities who have launched a full-fledged resistance to Trump’s presidency.

“It would be nice to have a president who thinks before they speak, who brings people together instead of dividing them, who values children’s lives and the institution of families—by not ever tearing them apart,” Chelsea Handler wrote. “A president who isnt a bully and a racist. A person with dignity.”

It would be nice to have a president who thinks before they speak, who brings people together instead of dividing them, who values children’s lives and the institution of families—by not ever tearing them apart. A president who isnt a bully and a racist. A person with dignity. — Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) September 7, 2018

“Anytime you start to lose hope, listen to this speech in its entirety,” Captain America star Chris Evens gushed.

Everyone should watch this whole speech. Please. Anytime you start to lose hope, listen to this speech in its entirety. Don’t forget that this is what a president is supposed to sound like. https://t.co/Bj6h09DN6a — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) September 7, 2018

“For Americans who love this country and care about the future of our 242 years of Democratic self rule, it is imperative to watch President Obama’s speech in Illinois today,” director and regular Trump-basher Rob Reiner tweeted. “He spoke of the America we all want. Inclusive, Fair, & Just. And how to achieve that? VOTE!!!”

For Americans who love this country and care about the future of our 242 years of Democratic self rule, it is imperative to watch President Obama’s speech in Illinois today. He spoke of the America we all want. Inclusive, Fair, & Just. And how to achieve that? VOTE!!! — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) September 7, 2018

Comedian Kathy Griffin summed up the celebrity sentiment over Obama’s speech succinctly, saying, “I love him.”

Below is a roundup of the fawning sycophant celebrity screeds in response to Obama’s speech.

If you’ve ever wondered what a president should sound like, there’s one on TV right now. — Josh Gad (@joshgad) September 7, 2018

I know Obama can't be president again, but can we make one of those hologram things of him and elect that? — Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) September 7, 2018

.@benshapiro — we got Trump because Obama is black. https://t.co/JzJuuZq2zI — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) September 7, 2018

I'm so inspired by the President Obama speech I'm making this appeal to a group of important Americans – the mistresses of GOP Senators. Ladies, I need you all to tell your Senator Sugar Daddies that you are pregnant. Before he votes on Kavenaugh.

Take one for the team. — John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) September 7, 2018

“Do not let people tell you the fight’s not worth it because you won’t get everything that you want…Better’s always worth fighting for."- Obama #yesWeCan — Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) September 7, 2018

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