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Celebrities join march for women's rights, encourage voting
Celebrities were in attendance during L.A., New York events
Published 6:50 pm, Saturday, January 20, 2018
Thousands gather during the Women's March in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (David Maialetti /The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) less
Thousands gather during the Women's March in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring ... more
Photo: David Maialetti, MBI
Thousands gather during the Women's March in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) less
Thousands gather during the Women's March in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring ... more
Photo: David Maialetti, MBI
Actress Eva Longoria waves toward the crowd before her speech at a Women's March against sexual violence and the policies of the Trump administration Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) less
Actress Eva Longoria waves toward the crowd before her speech at a Women's March against sexual violence and the policies of the Trump administration Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. ... more
Photo: Jae C. Hong, STF
Protestors participate in a Women's March highlighting demands for equal rights and equality for women, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati protest was among more than 200 such actions planned for the weekend around the world. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) less
Protestors participate in a Women's March highlighting demands for equal rights and equality for women, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati protest was among more than 200 such actions ... more
Photo: John Minchillo, STF
Protestors participate in a Women's March highlighting demands for equal rights and equality for women, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Cincinnati. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) less
Protestors participate in a Women's March highlighting demands for equal rights and equality for women, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Cincinnati. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, ... more
Photo: John Minchillo, STF
Demonstrators shout as they hold a banner during the Chattanooga Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Demonstrators gathered at Coolidge Park and marched across the Market Street Bridge through the city's tourist district to show solidarity with a national women's rights movement. (Doug Strickland/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP) less
Demonstrators shout as they hold a banner during the Chattanooga Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Demonstrators gathered at Coolidge Park and marched across the Market Street ... more
Photo: Doug Strickland, MBI
Demonstrators in the Chattanooga Women's March joined those in more than 200 events Saturday.
Demonstrators in the Chattanooga Women's March joined those in more than 200 events Saturday.
Photo: Doug Strickland, MBI
Kathy Beebie listens to a speaker during a women's march and rally held on the Cambridge Common in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
Kathy Beebie listens to a speaker during a women's march and rally held on the Cambridge Common in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Kathy Beebie listens to a speaker during a women's march and rally held on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Kathy Beebie listens to a speaker during a women's march and rally held on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Kathy Beebie listens to a speaker during a women's march and rally held on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Kathy Beebie listens to a speaker during a women's march and rally held on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
Participants hold up signs during a women's march and rally in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
Participants hold up signs during a women's march and rally in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Participants hold up signs during a Women's March and rally on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Participants hold up signs during a Women's March and rally on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Participants hold up signs during a Women's March and rally on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Participants hold up signs during a Women's March and rally on the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
Actress Natalie Portman, right, speaks as she is joined by Eva Longoria, background left, and Constance Wu at a Women's March against sexual violence and the policies of the Trump administration Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) less
Actress Natalie Portman, right, speaks as she is joined by Eva Longoria, background left, and Constance Wu at a Women's March against sexual violence and the policies of the Trump administration Saturday, Jan. ... more
Photo: Jae C. Hong, STF
Melissa Jenkins walks with other protesters during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Melissa Jenkins walks with other protesters during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Protesters wait to cross the street during the second Women's March, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in Sitka, Alaska. Local organizer Kathy Ingallinera said, "We're still here, we're still concerned about the way the country's going." About 300 people turned out for the event in Sitka, which has a population of around 8,800. (James Poulson/The Daily Sitka Sentinel via AP) less
Protesters wait to cross the street during the second Women's March, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in Sitka, Alaska. Local organizer Kathy Ingallinera said, "We're still here, we're still concerned about the way the ... more
Photo: James Poulson, MBO
A woman carries a sign reading "Resist" during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
A woman carries a sign reading "Resist" during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Participants take part in the Women's March 2018 Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (Briana Sanchez /The Argus Leader via AP) less
Participants take part in the Women's March 2018 Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an ... more
Photo: Briana Sanchez, MBR
Protesters wave signs and chant during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Protesters wave signs and chant during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Protesters wave signs and chant during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Protesters wave signs and chant during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Sheila Dathe wears a "Rosie the Riveter" inspired work uniform to the Women's March Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (Briana Sanchez /The Argus Leader via AP) less
Sheila Dathe wears a "Rosie the Riveter" inspired work uniform to the Women's March Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. ... more
Photo: Briana Sanchez / Argus Leader, MBR
Jamie Bruce, 8, stands with other protesters before a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Jamie Bruce, 8, stands with other protesters before a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Krista Honomichl holds a sign that reads, "We won't give up we won't give in" during the Women's March Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (Briana Sanchez /The Argus Leader via AP) less
Krista Honomichl holds a sign that reads, "We won't give up we won't give in" during the Women's March Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held ... more
Photo: Briana Sanchez / Argus Leader, MBR
Athne Machdane carries a sign during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Athne Machdane carries a sign during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Participants take part in the Women's March 2018 Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (Briana Sanchez /The Argus Leader via AP) less
Participants take part in the Women's March 2018 Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an ... more
Photo: Briana Sanchez / Argus Leader, MBR
Ginny Aycock walks during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Ginny Aycock walks during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Protesters wave signs and chant during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Protesters wave signs and chant during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
Thousands fill Cambridge Common during a women's march and rally in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
Thousands fill Cambridge Common during a women's march and rally in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Thousands fill Cambridge Common during a women's march and rally in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Thousands fill Cambridge Common during a women's march and rally in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Thousands fill Cambridge Common during a women's march and rally in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the country. The activists are hoping to create an enduring political movement that will elect more women to government office. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP) less
CORRECTS FROM BOSTON TO CAMBRIDGE - Thousands fill Cambridge Common during a women's march and rally in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march is among dozens of rallies being held around the ... more
Photo: John Tlumacki, MBR
Actress Scarlett Johansson speaks at a Women's March against sexual violence and the policies of the Trump administration Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Actress Scarlett Johansson speaks at a Women's March against sexual violence and the policies of the Trump administration Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Photo: Jae C. Hong, STF
Deb Fleming, Laurie Fletcher, and Phyllis Pearl-Erk gather with other protesters during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (Josh Galemore/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP) less
Deb Fleming, Laurie Fletcher, and Phyllis Pearl-Erk gather with other protesters during a Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Casper, Wyo. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs ... more
Photo: Josh Galemore, MBR
People taking part in a Women's March highlighting equal rights and equality for women walk along Sixth Avenue, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in New York. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle) less
People taking part in a Women's March highlighting equal rights and equality for women walk along Sixth Avenue, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in New York. On the anniversary of President Donald TrumpÂs ... more
Photo: Craig Ruttle, FRE
People taking part in a Women's March highlighting equal rights and equality for women walk past Trump International Hotel and Tower, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in New York. On the anniversary of TrumpÂs inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle) less
People taking part in a Women's March highlighting equal rights and equality for women walk past Trump International Hotel and Tower, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in New York. On the anniversary of TrumpÂs ... more
Photo: Craig Ruttle, FRE
People line up on Central Park West as they wait for the start of a march highlighting equal rights and equality for women, the LGBT community and immigrants Saturday in New York.
People line up on Central Park West as they wait for the start of a march highlighting equal rights and equality for women, the LGBT community and immigrants Saturday in New York.
Photo: Craig Ruttle, FRE
LOS ANGELES - Demonstrators from Los Angeles to New York marched in support of female empowerment and denounced President Donald Trump's views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights and women's rights on Saturday, the anniversary of his inauguration.
In Los Angeles, Eva Longoria, Natalie Portman, Viola Davis, Alfre Woodard, Scarlett Johansson, Constance Wu, Adam Scott and Rob Reiner were among the celebrities who addressed a crowd of hundreds of thousands of demonstrators at a women's march.
Longoria, who starred in TV's "Desperate Housewives," told marchers their presence matters, "especially when those in power seem to have turned their backs on reason and justice."
Portman, an Academy Award winner, talked about feeling sexualized by the entertainment industry from the time her first film, "Leon: The Professional," was released when she was 13 and suggested it's time for "a revolution of desire." In the 1994 film, Portman played a young girl taken in by a hit man after her family is killed.
Woodard urged everyone to register and vote, saying, "the 2018 midterms start now." And Davis discussed the nation's history of discrimination and her experience as a sexual assault survivor.
People marched in Casper, Wyo., Cambridge, Mass., in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Houston. More marches were planned in cities on Sunday.
In Park City, Utah, where the annual Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, actress Jane Fonda and nationally known attorney Gloria Allred joined the women's march.
N.J. first wife recalls assault
In Morristown, N.J., that state's new first lady told a crowd she was a victim of sexual violence while attending college.
Tammy Murphy, the wife of Democrat Phil Murphy, said the attack occurred while she was a sophomore at the University of Virginia. She said she was walking along a path when a man grabbed her and pulled her into some bushes. She said the man tried to take her clothes off and put a crab apple in her mouth to silence her but she bit his hand and fled half-dressed to a nearby fraternity house, where students called police.
The 2017 rally in Washington, D.C., and hundreds of similar marches created solidarity for those opposing Trump's views, words and actions. Millions of people around the world marched during last year's rallies, and many on Saturday talked about the news avalanche of politics and gender issues in the past year.
Critics of the weekend's marches said the demonstrations were really a protest against Trump.
A 'perfect day'
Meanwhile, Trump on Saturday tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office.
"Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months," the Republican wrote. "Lowest female unemployment in 18 years!"
Demonstrators denounced Trump's views with colorful signs and even saltier language.
Oklahoma City protesters chanted "We need a leader, not a creepy tweeter!" One woman donned a T-shirt with the likeness of social justice icon Woody Guthrie, who wrote "This Land Is Your Land."
Members of the group Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women of Seattle burned sage and chanted in front of Seattle's rainy march.
In Richmond, Va., the crowd burst into cheers when a woman ran down the middle of the street carrying a pink flag with the word "Resist."
The march in Washington, D.C., took on the feel of a political rally when U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, both Democrats, urged women to run for office and vote to oppose Trump and the Republicans' agenda.
People gathered from Montpelier to Milwaukee, from Shreveport to Seneca Falls.
"I think right now with the #MeToo movement, it's even more important to stand for our rights," said Karen Tordivo, who marched in Cleveland.
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