Celebrities React (In Awe) to First Lady Michelle Obama's DNC Speech

Kerry Washington, John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more.

Black Excellence - First Lady Michelle Obama left America positively in awe following her rousing speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Leaving viewers with several empowering tidbits and quotables, FLOTUS stressed that there was never a better time to be Black in America. Not only were we all in awe at her perfection on stage — the celeb community also took notice. See some of your favorite big names sound off on how amazing the First Lady was.(Photos from left: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) 

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Black Excellence - First Lady Michelle Obama left America positively in awe following her rousing speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Leaving viewers with several empowering tidbits and quotables, FLOTUS stressed that there was never a better time to be Black in America. Not only were we all in awe at her perfection on stage — the celeb community also took notice. See some of your favorite big names sound off on how amazing the First Lady was.(Photos from left: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) 

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Chris Rock - Same, Chris. Same.(Photo: Chris Rock via Twitter)

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Chris Rock - Same, Chris. Same.(Photo: Chris Rock via Twitter)

Yvette Nicole Brown - Truer words have never been spoken.(Photo: Yvette Nicole Brown via Twitter) 

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Yvette Nicole Brown - Truer words have never been spoken.(Photo: Yvette Nicole Brown via Twitter) 

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Dulé Hill - Hear that, Mr. Trump?(Photo: Dulé Hill via Twitter) 

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Dulé Hill - Hear that, Mr. Trump?(Photo: Dulé Hill via Twitter) 

Adam Lambert - Much needed words of encouragement.(Photo: Adam Lambert via Twitter) 

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Adam Lambert - Much needed words of encouragement.(Photo: Adam Lambert via Twitter) 

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Kerry Washington - Possibly one of the best lines ever spoken.(Photo: Kerry Washington via Twitter) 

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Kerry Washington - Possibly one of the best lines ever spoken.(Photo: Kerry Washington via Twitter) 

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Darby Stanchfield - The power of the FLOTUS.(Photo: Darby Stanchfield via Twitter) 

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Darby Stanchfield - The power of the FLOTUS.(Photo: Darby Stanchfield via Twitter) 

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Trevor Noah - It was that amazing.(Photo: Trevor Noah via Twitter) 

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Trevor Noah - It was that amazing.(Photo: Trevor Noah via Twitter) 

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Deray Mckesson - She's the standard.(Photo: DeRay Mckesson via Twitter) 

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Deray Mckesson - She's the standard.(Photo: DeRay Mckesson via Twitter) 

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Lady Gaga - There's power in words.(Photo: Lady Gaga via Twitter) 

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Lady Gaga - There's power in words.(Photo: Lady Gaga via Twitter) 

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Janelle Monáe - When words just don't suffice.(Photo: Janelle Monae via Twitter) 

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Janelle Monáe - When words just don't suffice.(Photo: Janelle Monae via Twitter) 

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Anika Noni Rose - Couldn't agree more.(Photo: Anika Noni Rose via Twitter) 

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Anika Noni Rose - Couldn't agree more.(Photo: Anika Noni Rose via Twitter) 

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Gabrielle Union - It comes so naturally to her.(Photo: Gabrielle Union via Twitter) 

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Gabrielle Union - It comes so naturally to her.(Photo: Gabrielle Union via Twitter) 

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Jeffrey Wright - A word to the wise.(Photo: Jeffrey Wright via Twitter) 

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Jeffrey Wright - A word to the wise.(Photo: Jeffrey Wright via Twitter) 

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Jurnee Smollett - So transparent.(Photo: Jurnee Smollett via Twitter) 

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Jurnee Smollett - So transparent.(Photo: Jurnee Smollett via Twitter) 

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John Legend - Simply, yes.(Photo: John Legend via Twitter) 

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John Legend - Simply, yes.(Photo: John Legend via Twitter) 

Chelsea Clinton - We all thank you, FLOTUS!(Photo: Chelsea Clinton via Twitter) 

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Chelsea Clinton - We all thank you, FLOTUS!(Photo: Chelsea Clinton via Twitter) 

Sherri Shepherd - Recognize that pride.(Photo: Sherri Shepherd via Twitter) 

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Sherri Shepherd - Recognize that pride.(Photo: Sherri Shepherd via Twitter) 

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Larry King - It's crystal clear.(Photo: Larry King via Twitter) 

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Larry King - It's crystal clear.(Photo: Larry King via Twitter) 

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Kelly Clarkson - And we love her, too.(Photo: Kelly Clarkson via Twitter) 

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Kelly Clarkson - And we love her, too.(Photo: Kelly Clarkson via Twitter)