Spike Lee, Mark Ruffalo, and Jimmy Kimmel’s bold stand with ‘No Kings’ protesters sends shockwaves through Hollywood.NH
Spike Lee, Mark Ruffalo, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jimmy Kimmel joined millions across the US in October 18 protests against Trump’s policies
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Several Hollywood celebrities have backed the nationwide ‘No Kings‘ protests against President Donald Trump and his policies.
On Saturday, October 18, millions of people across the United States, including Los Angeles and New York City, participated in the demonstrations. The event follows a June protest that attempted to overshadow the US Army’s 250th Anniversary military parade in Washington.
Celebrity support and social media engagement
The celebrities used their social media platforms to amplify the ‘No Kings’ protests, which target the Trump administration.
Director Spike Lee, through Instagram, urged his followers to share photos and “get up, stand up.”
Jamie Lee Curtis celebrated the movement in a carousel post captioned, “SIGNS ‘O THE TIMES! Democracy in ACTION!”
Mark Ruffalo encouraged followers to participate, writing, “Courage is contagious! Each of us has an important role to play in this historic moment by exercising our First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and peaceful protest.”
Jimmy Kimmel, using Instagram, suggested nicknames for President Trump, telling followers, “When you’re making your #NoKings posters, remember… Donald Trump LOVES a good nickname.”
Writers Guild of America West Stance on ‘No Kings’
Michele Mulroney, President of the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), addressed a Los Angeles rally on October 18, warning that the Trump administration is threatening “the fundamental American right and the very core of our democracy.”
She emphasized, “As writers, our currency is words and stories. The freedom to express ourselves is a fundamental American right and the very core of our democracy. And it’s under attack by this administration. They are using every tool in their arsenal to silence voices of dissent,” referencing the recent cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and temporary suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Mulroney added, “This isn’t just about Hollywood. This is about our fundamental right as human beings to disagree with those in power. To debate, to reason, to interrogate ideas. This is one of the foundations of a civil society, as is the existence of a free, independent media where facts can be reported without repercussions.”
