Thousands of Democrats — delegates, party members, politicians and celebrities — filled Chicago’s United 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
Octavia Spencer, actor
Rosario Dawson, actor
Padma Lakshmi, television personality
Fat Joe, rapper
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
Tony Goldwyn, actor
Mark Hamill, actor
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
Lil Jon, rapper
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
Spike Lee, film director
Wendell Pierce, actor
Sean Astin, actor
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 “American 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
Deja Foxx, influencer