Many celebrities offered their support to Hillary Clinton during last year’s presidential election and unfortunately she did not win. Yet, this hasn’t stopped them from being vocal about the current president-elect. The day after Donald Trump gets inaugurated there’s going to be a Women’s March on Washington and America Ferrera will serve as chair of the Artist Table. Other female celebrities will join the march, including Diane Guerrero, Chelsea Handler, Zendaya, Amy Schumer, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson, Cher, Olivia Wilde, and many others.
“Since the election, so many fear that their voices will go unheard,” said Ferrera in a statement. “As artists, women, and most importantly dedicated Americans, it is critical that we stand together in solidarity for the protection, dignity, and rights of our communities. Immigrant rights, worker rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA rights, racial justice and environmental rights are not special interests, they affect us all and should be every American’s concern.”
“I’m honored to join the Women’s March on Washington Artist Table,” said Chelsea Handler. “By hosting a sister march in Park City, our Women’s March on Main will help send a message to the incoming administration that attacks on Planned Parenthood and our fundamental human rights are unacceptable and if we have to re-fight for rights we have already fought for and won, we will do it louder and stronger, with men by our side.”
“It is my duty as an American citizen to exercise my rights, make my voice heard and stand up for what I believe in,” Scarlett Johansson said. “The new administration may be very vague about specifics, but one thing has been made very clear; their intentions of reducing the availability of women’s health care and attacking her reproductive rights. I am marching on Washington to let our next president know that we, men and women alike, will not stand down or be silenced and will fight to protect our bodies and our choices.”
“I am honored to be a member of the Artist Table. An attack on Planned Parenthood is an attack on all American women. There is no more urgent time than now to raise our voices and be heard,” said Debra Messing.
Trump has constantly insulted women during his campaign, but to make matters worse, he’s threatened to get rid of Planned Parenthood, the number one free source where women can get free pregnancy tests, STD tests, and even an abortion if they choose to have one. He has also threatened to get rid of Obamacare, which provides healthcare to many that had never had health care before. In addition, he’s been very vocal on various women’s rights and issues.
This march is a way for women to stand up for what they believe and offer support to others that will be affected by the new changes that are coming with this new administration.