Several Hollywood stars are cheering on Democrat Doug Jones’s historic Senate win in Alabama, calling it a “real turning point” for the country.

In a victory over Roy Moore, Jones was projected to win Tuesday’s special election in the Yellowhammer State. Moore, the controversial Republican candidate, had faced multiple allegations during the campaign of relationships with teenage girls when he was in his 30s.

Several entertainers reacted on social media on Tuesday as the race was called for Jones.

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Barbra Streisand, a longtime Democratic supporter and fundraiser, wrote on Twitter:

So excited!! I believe this is the beginning of a real turning point for our country. #DougJones is a man of integrity who will serve #Alabama well. — Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) December 13, 2017

Actress Rose McGowan, who has worked to shine a light on sexual misconduct in Hollywood after accusing film producer Harvey Weinstein of rape, wrote:

Thank you to you brave women that came forward and persevered at great peril. I send you strength and peace. Thank you to Doug Jones for stepping up for what’s right. #AlabamaSenate #ROSEARMY https://t.co/OfoBEzEaTx — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) December 13, 2017

“Hello, Dolly!” star Bette Midler, and “Charmed” actress Alyssa Milano, both frequent critics of President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE, expressed joy over the election results:

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#DougJones has won the Alabama Senate seat vacated by #JeffSessions. I believe he will bring not just honor and pride to all the good citizens of Alabama, but a way forward to the decent jobs, education, and economy everyone wants. — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 13, 2017

Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity, Alabama. And thank you for fighting for what’s right, @GDouglasJones.



And thank you to every volunteer who knocked on doors, made phone calls, and that worked tirelessly to make this happen. — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 13, 2017

Former “House of Cards” showrunner Beau Willimon called the win “what hope feels like.”

Thank you Alabama!

And thank you to everyone who worked so hard to elect @GDouglasJones.

This is what hope feels like.

Let's keep it up.

Every race.

Every vote.

Everywhere. #AlabamaSenateElection pic.twitter.com/BMzj1GQk6f — Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) December 13, 2017

“Selma” director Ava DuVernay also said Moore’s defeat gave her a renewed sense of hope:

Hope lives! Never give up on this gorgeous mystery called Life. A Democrat from Alabama? Hope lives. — Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 13, 2017

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who plays the president on HBO's "Veep," congratulated Jones.

While Bravo “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi also suggested she was relieved about Jones’s victory: