'You broke the mold': Katy Perry leads the way as celebrities take to social media after Hillary Clinton claims historic victory

By Paul Chavez For Dailymail.com

Published: 02:54 EST, 8 June 2016 | Updated: 03:55 EST, 8 June 2016

Katy Perry led the parade of celebrities who took to social media on Tuesday to celebrate Hillary Clinton becoming the first female major party presidential nominee.

'A lot of little girls are in bed right now dreaming for the first time, without limits. You broke the mold @HillaryClinton,' Perry, 31, tweeted to her nearly 90 million followers on Twitter.

Clinton, 68, claimed victory in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination after primary wins in New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, three of the six states that voted on Tuesday. 

Campaign rally: Showing support: Katy Perry took to Twitter on Tuesday after Hillary Clinton became the first female major party presidential nominee (Perry is shown with Clinton in October 2015 at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa)

Campaign rally: Showing support: Katy Perry took to Twitter on Tuesday after Hillary Clinton became the first female major party presidential nominee (Perry is shown with Clinton in October 2015 at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa)

Cher, 60, tweeted that she had tears as Clinton became the presumptive nominee.

'SAY WHAT YOU WILL...THE CHICK'S A WARRIOR,' Cher added.

The Real Housewives Of New York City star Dorinda Medley also took to social media to express herself.

'Can't help but feel awfully #proud tonight. Not only as a #woman and as a #Democrat, but as an #American. #ImWithHer #Hillary,' she tweeted. 

 

Presumptive nominee: Clinton is shown on Tuesday during an election rally in New York

Presumptive nominee: Clinton is shown on Tuesday during an election rally in New York

Elizabeth Banks tweeted that she was 'very emotional' about Clinton and called it a 'historic moment for American Women.'

Angela Bassett, 57, tweeted her support for Clinton while also acknowledging the late US Representative Shirley Chisholm who in 1968 was the first black woman elected to Congress.

Chisholm also ran for the presidency in 1972 as the first major-party black candidate and the first woman to seek the Democratic Party's nomination. 

So proud: Cher tweeted that she had tears in her eyes watching Clinton

So proud: Cher tweeted that she had tears in her eyes watching Clinton

With her: Dorinda Medley also shared her pride on Twitter

With her: Dorinda Medley also shared her pride on Twitter

Getting emotional: Elizabeth Banks said she was getting 'very emotional' watching Clinton secure the nomination

Getting emotional: Elizabeth Banks said she was getting 'very emotional' watching Clinton secure the nomination

Paved the way: Angela Bassett gave a nod to Shirley Chisholm while supporting Clinton

Paved the way: Angela Bassett gave a nod to Shirley Chisholm while supporting Clinton

Real difference: Jane Fonda tweeted that Clinton would make a 'real difference on so many levels'

Real difference: Jane Fonda tweeted that Clinton would make a 'real difference on so many levels'

Olivia Munn, 35, also noted the signifance in a tweet.

'Regardless of your political beliefs, it's pretty damn awesome to have a woman on the ballot for President,' she wrote.

Jane Fonda, 78, also tweeted her support for Clinton upon learning she'd clinched the nomination.

'I've known Hillary since the 90s when she wanted to talk to me about the challenges of raising a child as a famous woman. She's as intimate and personable as can be and she'll make a real difference on so many levels,' Fonda tweeted. 

Mother and son: Jaime King celebrated the historic moment with her son 

Mother and son: Jaime King celebrated the historic moment with her son 

Woman card: Ellen DeGeneres tweeted that she was proud of her 'woman card' thanks to Clinton

Woman card: Ellen DeGeneres tweeted that she was proud of her 'woman card' thanks to Clinton

Special night: Josh Gad noted the historical significance also

Special night: Josh Gad noted the historical significance also

Into it: Zachary Quinto used emojis to illustrate his feelings

Into it: Zachary Quinto used emojis to illustrate his feelings

 

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