Notable personalities join nationwide demonstrations criticizing Trump's administration
Famous Faces Take a Stand
With protests sweeping the nation against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, Hollywood isn't playing silent. Mark Ruffalo, the green-skinned titan from the "Avengers" films, joined the fray in New York, slamming Trump for his autocratic moves. "The dude's turned himself into a king and a dictator, trampling all over the rights of U.S. citizens and the Constitution," Ruffalo said at a protest march in Manhattan, braving the rain.
Key personalities rallying alongside include:
- Kerry Washington (48, "Scandal", "Django Unchained"), who posted snaps and clips of protesters in Los Angeles on Instagram, proclaiming, "This, my friends, is what democracy looks like" during the "No Kings" march.
- Glenn Close (78, "Fatal Attraction", "Dangerous Liaisons"), who shared her impressions from Bozeman, Montana, noting people were enraged and flocked to the streets in large numbers.
Jimmy Kimmel (57), the talk show legend, brought his parents to a protest in the San Francisco area. On Instagram, he voiced his gratitude for Americans stepping up to fight for their fellow citizens, adding a simple "Love each other" with the #NoKings hashtag. Moby (59), the musician, urged everyone to safeguard democracy, sharing a video of himself with protesters.
Across the country, over 2,100 cities resonated with the sound of citizens expressing their concerns. On the same day as the major military parade in Washington, "No Kings" demonstrators took to the streets to voice their opposition to what they perceived as Trump's authoritarian leaning.
Stirring Speeches, Fierce Stances
Mark Ruffalo reignited passions by urging, "We see our democracy is in real trouble," citing executive overreach and immigration abuses[1][3]. The protests cemented a collective desire to protect constitutional values and oppose Trump's perceived authoritarian tactics[3]. Other prominent celebrities like Anna Kendrick, Tessa Thompson, and Gina Rodriguez-LoCicero joined the movement without detailed statements in the provided sources[3].
[1] Kerry Washington, Ayo Edebiri, Glenn Close, and Jimmy Kimmel were also part of the "No Kings" protests but did not provide specific quotes in the available sources.
[2] Anna Kendrick and Tessa Thompson did participate in the protests, though no detailed quotes in the provided sources.
[3] References used for the enrichment data sourced from multiple articles from Huffington Post, The Guardian, and NBC News.
- Mark Ruffalo, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, and Jimmy Kimmel are among celebrities expressing their opposition to President Trump's policies, joining protests across the nation against his perceived authoritarian leanings.
- The entertainment industry's involvement in politics extends beyond speeches and marches, with personalities like Anna Kendrick, Tessa Thompson, and Gina Rodriguez-LoCicero also joining the movement, albeit without specific statements in the available sources.
- The protests serve as a window into the intersection of pop-culture and general-news, as celebrities use their platforms to express their concerns about politics and the state of American democracy.
