27 celebrities who proudly marched with fellow activists in the Women's March.
'We stand together.'
On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, more than 2 million people all over the world marched for gender equality rights. Many celebrities were right there with them.
After all, female celebrities — no matter how famous they are — will not escape the gender injustices that are likely to arise in our new administration. So they took their place in the crowds alongside fellow activists, loudly echoing their sentiments every step of the way, as per the Women's March mission:
"We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families - recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country."
Some also used their celebrity status to push the message out even further by giving bold, impassioned speeches in front of the masses.
Scarlett Johansson at the Women's March on Washington. Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images.
But whether they were in front of a microphone, holding a sign, or sporting a pink pussy hat, their presence among the masses was inspiring. So much of the march was about inclusivity and sharing that purpose with like-minded celebrities reminded people that no one is above that concept.
Here are 27 activist celebrities who marched for the cause.
1. Ashley Judd gave a heart-stopping rendition of Nina Donovan's "Nasty Woman" poem.
2. Elizabeth Gilbert brought an appropriately revised copy of her book, "Eat, Pray, Love."
3. Ariana Grande marched with her female role model — her grandmother.
4. Connie Britton rocked a Planned Parenthood poster in Park City, Utah.
5. Katy Perry made a new feminist friend at the Los Angeles march.
Today a feminist got her wings. Thank you @gloriasteinem ❤👼🏼
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6. Jessica Chastain casually handed out love buttons at the march in Washington, D.C. NBD.
Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images.
7. Drew Barrymore's daughter Frankie's sign was honest and on point.
8. If anyone messes with Melissa Benoist (aka Supergirl) and her vagina, they'll be very, very sorry.
9. I'd say Brie Larson's fans appreciated her presence among them.
10. America Ferrera's speech at the March on Washington kicked off the day. Watch it here.
Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images.
11. Ian McKellen marched in London with a poster of Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard. Needless to say, people couldn't get enough of him.
12. Scarlett Johansson's speech on how Planned Parenthood helped during her teen years brought the house down.
13. Gillian Anderson sported a "We the People" poster designed by Shepard Fairey.
14. Mandy Moore paired up with the inimitable Jane Fonda.
15. "Hidden Figures" actress Janelle Monae's speech says it all.
16. Maggie Gyllenhaal and her brother Jake did the Women's March on Washington sibling-style.
17. Amber Tamblyn and Amy Schumer mutually supported women's rights (and NASA).
18. Sometimes there's an actor who was in a movie your protest poster is quoted from, and everything's suddenly right with the world.
19. A highlight from one epic speech by Gloria Steinem.
20. Chelsea Handler, together with Charlize Theron and Mary McCormack, were "loud and proud" at Sundance in Park City, Utah.
21. Nick Offerman wore a pussy hat with pride (as well as some snow).
22. "Orange Is the New Black's" Jackie Cruz showed off major sign skills.
The rise of the Woman= The rise of the Nation 🇺🇸 @womensmarch #womensmarchonwashington
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23. And Amy Poehler would not be Amy Poehler without creating a hilariously awkward situation.
24. Comedian Jenny Slate carried a sign for someone who couldn't make it to the march.
25. Alicia Keys took sisterhood selfies.
26. Zendaya was just one more in the over 500,000 person crowd in Washington, D.C.
27. And, finally, the feminist who started #HeForShe did her part for gender equality while hanging with her mom, taking photos of kids, and laughing with strangers who are now friends.
Seeing the icons we look up to marching for what's right is one heck of a reminder that we're far from alone in this fight.
Their presence at these protests makes a difference on many levels, but perhaps the most significant is showing we are all unified under one purpose. And we are going to keep defending each other and every group marginalized under Trump's administration.
Over the next four years, we will be up against a government that may try to strip us of our human rights at every turn. The more powerful, publicly known voices who stand with us and amplify our frustrations, the harder it will be for them to be ignored.
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There's a reason why some people can perfectly copy accents, and others can't
Turns out, there's a neurodivergent link.
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Have you ever had that friend who goes on vacation for four days to London and comes back with a full-on Queen's English posh accent? "Oooh I left my brolly in the loo," they say, and you respond, "But you're from Colorado!" Well, there are reasons they (and many of us) do that, and usually it's on a pretty subconscious level.
It's called "accent mirroring," and it's actually quite common with people who are neurodivergent, particularly those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). According Neurolaunch, the self-described "Free Mental Health Library," "Accent mirroring, also known as accent adaptation or phonetic convergence, is the tendency to unconsciously adopt the accent or speech patterns of those around us. This linguistic chameleon effect is not unique to individuals with ADHD, but it appears to be more pronounced and frequent in this population."
Essentially, when people have conversations, we're constantly "scanning" for information—not just the words we're absorbing, but the inflection and tone. "When we hear an accent, our brains automatically analyze and categorize the phonetic features, prosody, and intonation patterns," writes Neurolaunch. For most, this does result in copying the accent of the person with whom we're speaking. But those with ADHD might be more sensitive to auditory cues. This, "coupled with a reduced ability to filter out or inhibit the impulse to mimic…could potentially explain the increased tendency for accent mirroring."
While the article explains further research is needed, they distinctly state that, "Accent mirroring in individuals with ADHD often manifests as an unconscious mimicry of accents in social situations. This can range from subtle shifts in pronunciation to more noticeable changes in intonation and speech rhythm. For example, a person with ADHD might find themselves unconsciously adopting a Southern drawl when conversing with someone from Texas, even if they’ve never lived in the South themselves."
People are having their say online. On the subreddit r/ADHDWomen, a thread began: "Taking on accents is an ADHD thing?" The OP shares, "My whole life, I've picked up accents. I, myself, never noticed, but everyone around me would be like, 'Why are you talking like that??' It could be after I watched a show or movie with an accent or after I've traveled somewhere with a different accent than my 'normal.'
They continue, "Apparently, I pick it up fast, but it fades out slowly. Today... I'm scrolling Instagram, I watch a reel from a comedian couple (Darcy and Jeremy. IYKYK) about how Darcy (ADHD) picks up accents everywhere they go. It's called ADHD Mirroring??? And it's another way of masking."
(The OP is referring to Darcy Michaels and his husband Jeremy Baer, who are both touring comedians based in Canada.)
Hundreds of people on the Reddit thread alone seem to relate. One comments, "Omfg I've done this my whole life; I'll even pick up on the pauses/spaces when I'm talking to someone who is ESL—but English is my first language lol."
Sometimes, it can be a real issue for those around the chameleon. "I accidentally mimicked a waitress's weird laugh one time. As soon as she was out of earshot, my family started to reprimand me, but I was already like 'oh my god I don’t know why I did that, I feel so bad.'"
Many commenters on TikTok were shocked to find out this can be a sign of ADHD. One jokes, "Omg, yes, at a store the cashier was talking to me and she was French. She's like 'Oh are you French too? No, I'm not lol. I'm very east coast Canada."
And some people just embrace it and make it work for them. "I mirror their words or phrase! I’m 30. I realized I start calling everyone sweetie cause my manager does & I work at coffee shop."