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Hollywood stars, athletes and media personalities are outraged over Alabama's abortion laws and they're refusing to stay silent about it.
Signed by Governor Kay Ivey just a few hours ago, the law bans women from having the procedure done at any stage of pregnancy, even in the cases of rape or incest. It also means doctors can be jailed if they perform an abortion with the only exception being in cases where the life of the mother is at risk.
Here's how Hollywood is reacting:
I’m beyond upset about the passing of new abortion bans in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, and Ohio. This is Unconstitutional and Abhorrent. We can not tolerate this attack on women’s fundamental rights.
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) May 15, 2019
#AlabamaAbortionBan #Alabama #AlabamaSenate #NoUterusNoOpinion #PlannedParenthood #ProChoice I love you Alabama prayers to all women and young girls here are my thoughts: pic.twitter.com/LqmVyV8qsA
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) May 15, 2019
Not one uterus. NOT ONE UTERUS. https://t.co/WDnTzrU00Z
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 15, 2019
This is my daughter. Her rights are human rights. #WomensRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/CHWeyfr4tM
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 15, 2019
I know there are a lot of men out there who have partners who've had abortions. It's time for you to speak up and be allies. Women don't get pregnant alone.
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) May 15, 2019
This is absolutely unbelievable. If you’re not worried about roe v wade, you’re not paying attention. This is why voting matters!! https://t.co/gZ5lrj7tQ1
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 15, 2019
I never thought anyone would disappoint me as much as Donald Trump but then these 25 white male assholes came along. #AlabamaAbortionBan pic.twitter.com/l2WIdWqLeK
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) May 15, 2019
Bodily autonomy is a basic human right.
We get to decide whether part of our body can be used to sustain another’s life.
Women deserve that right too. #WomensRightsAreHumanRights
The news about Alabama tonight is horrifying. See below for a good local place to donate to fight this. My God what a nightmare. Ladies (and men) we are with you in this fight for rationality and compassion and autonomy over sheer insanity. https://t.co/J4wG00BeME
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) May 15, 2019
I’ve been trying to think of how to put how I’m feeling into words but I just can’t. All I can say at this moment is, I’m so disappointed Alabama. Scared, sad, & in disbelief, truly. A woman should be able to do what she pleases with her own body. #WomensRightsAreHumanRights
— Joey King (@JoeyKing) May 15, 2019
Where is men’s outrage for what is happening to the rights of women right now? Where are the men journalists, politicians, husbands, fathers and peers?
— Russ Tamblyn (@RussTamblyn) May 10, 2019
Of those 25 men who voted to ban abortion in Alabama, I’d like to know how many of them have ever been pregnant. Or have gotten pregnant as a result of rape. I’d like to know how many of those men know exactly what it is like to be a woman. The answer is zero.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) May 16, 2019
27 white males just decided what Alabama women can and can’t do with their own bodies and lives. *(Males cause 100% of unwanted pregnancies) https://t.co/QfXpnwit0w
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) May 15, 2019
The news about Alabama tonight is horrifying. See below for a good local place to donate to fight this. My God what a nightmare. Ladies (and men) we are with you in this fight for rationality and compassion and autonomy over sheer insanity. https://t.co/J4wG00BeME
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 15, 2019
You’re right to be horrified. Your life and your body are your own. Now we find ways to help those most impacted. Let’s go. https://t.co/rPS6eiQV1E
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 15, 2019
