Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling, Tony Goldwyn and Ana Navarro will serve as hosts at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which kicks off Monday in Chicago.
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed the news, which was first reported by CNN on Sunday, that each of the stars will host one night of the four-day event. The plan is that, on their respective nights, one of the four will kick off the broadcast with opening remarks and make appearances throughout the evening.
The schedule is as follows: Goldwyn (Monday), Navarro (Tuesday), Kaling (Wednesday) and Washington (Thursday, which is also the day that Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic nomination for president).
Goldwyn previously played a president on Scandal, which also starred Washington. Navarro is a co-host of The View, while Kaling is known for her role on The Office.
Washington has experience speaking at the DNC: She previously took the stage in both 2012 (when Obama accepted the nomination and ultimately won the election against Mitt Romney) and 2020 (when Biden accepted the nomination and went on to defeat incumbent President Donald Trump).
As previously reported, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, along with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also are expected to speak at the 2024 DNC. President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will take the stage Monday. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff also is among the list of scheduled speakers. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will accept his nomination for vice president on Wednesday night.
Others who are said to be taking the stage are Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and former President Carter’s grandson Jason Carter.
