Table 6.
Endorsers.
| Endorser | Endorsement shown | Endorser notability |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony Fauci* | I have been waiting for this vaccine! I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible!* |
“Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the chief medical advisor to the president…. The New York Times described Fauci as one of the most trusted medical figures in the United States.” |
| Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson* | I wish I had access to this vaccine before I was exposed to COVID. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible!* |
“One of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time …His films have grossed over …$10.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the world’s …highest-paid actors.” |
| Donald Trump | I would recommend the vaccine to everyone, especially people who voted for me and are reluctant. It’s a safe vaccine and it’s something that works. |
Former U.S. president |
| Barack and Michelle Obama | The COVID vaccine is our best shot at beating this virus, looking out for one another, and getting back to some of the things we miss. Getting vaccinated will save lives—and that life could be yours. |
Former U.S. president and first lady |
| Tom Hanks* | I wish I had access to this vaccine before I was exposed to COVID. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible!* |
“One of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide …Hanks’s films have grossed more than $9.96 billion worldwide.” |
| Tom Brady* | Get vaccinated so we can get our next season back to normal!* | “Brady is widely considered to be the greatest [American football] quarterback of all time.” |
| LeBron James* | Get vaccinated for our community. It is safe and will save lives!* |
“Widely considered one of the greatest players in [National Basketball Association] history …selected to the All-NBA Team a record 13 times” |
| Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Shanta Corbett | I could never sleep at night if I developed anything—if any product of my science came out—and it did not equally benefit the people that look like me. Period. | “Scientific lead of the [NIH Vaccine Research Center] Coronavirus Team …propelling …a COVID-19 vaccine” |
| Bad Bunny* | I wish I had access to this vaccine before I was exposed to COVID. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible!* |
“The first Latin urban music artist on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine …Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list (2020).” |
| Pastor Rick Warren* | My flock works to protect our spirits and our bodies. This vaccine is essential for protecting our bodies.* |
“Founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, …the largest church in California …Named by Time as one of the ‘100 Most Influential People in the World.’ …His books have sold over 30 million copies.” |
| Pope Francis | I believe that morally everyone must take the vaccine. It is the moral choice because it is about your life but also the lives of others. |
The Pope |
| Reverend Raphael Warnock | This pandemic isn’t over yet and we must all stay vigilant to protect our community. Follow public health guidance, stay distanced and get the vaccine when you are eligible. |
“Senior pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church …Martin Luther King Jr.’s former congregation …United States senator from Georgia since 2021” |
| Jennifer Lopez* | I have been waiting for this vaccine! I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible!* |
“One of the highest-paid Latin actresses worldwide …a pop culture icon” |
| Alejandro Fernández* | I have been waiting for this vaccine! I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible!* |
“Sold over 20 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists.” |
Notes: Sorted by risk (descending). All endorser notability quotations come from the endorser’s Wikipedia page, accessed on 6 April 2021 and 16 March 2022.
* These quotes are fictitious. Others are actual exact quotes or nearly exact.