As the nation gathered for March for Our Lives, celebrities across the nation came out in support. Protestors came out in the fight for stricter gun laws in America, holding up signs as they protested in cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, to name a few, and stars lent their support in the movement by holding up signs too or performing onstage. Celebrities who attended included Paul McCartney, George and Amal Clooney, Kim Kardashian West, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Common, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, Cher, Will Smith, Amy Poehler, Justin Timberlake and many more. They all matched strongly, it was evident they wanted to show their full support.
Paul McCartney marched in New York City, in remembrance of his late friend and Beatles bandmate John Lennon, who was shot outside of his apartment on December 8, 1980. Speaking out as he marched, he said “One of my best friends was killed in gun violence right around here,”.
Other celebrities in Aattendance in the city were Lady Gaga and Cynthia Nixon, who announced she is running for governor of New York last week. “Incredibly moved at how many people came out today to stake a stand for our kids and demand action against gun violence,” Nixon tweeted.
Arms are for hugging! This morning we are joining millions of people across the country to #MarchForOurLives and demand stronger gun safety laws. pic.twitter.com/FWQ096FsXu
— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) 24 March 2018
DISARM HATE pic.twitter.com/VNmeJunFy5
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) 24 March 2018
George and Amal Clooney are said to have donated $500,000 to the survivors of the Parkland, Florida, shooting and made an appearance at the march in Washington, D.C. Also present were Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, Julianne Moore, and singer Demi Lovato, who performed her single “Skyscraper.”
More celebrities who showed up for the march
So ready to March today! Landed in DC w North & Kanye. We stand in solidarity with the survivors of gun violence & students who are calling for action on common sense gun safety laws at #MarchForOurLives around the country @AMarch4OurLives @Everytown
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) 24 March 2018
Demi Lovato performs “Skyscraper” at #MarchForOurLives https://t.co/LLGEspkZrV pic.twitter.com/vIOlNWZ7s6
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) 24 March 2018
Ariana Grande performs “Be Alright” at #MarchForOurLives https://t.co/LLGEspkZrV pic.twitter.com/kiKNxo6nlM
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) 24 March 2018
On way to DC …….👻🎂
MARCHING 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻WITH THE YOUNG
ONES & OLDER ONES….MAYBE
EVEN SOME ACIENT ONES LIKE ME😎— Cher (@cher) 23 March 2018
Photo credit: Tristan Loper (Featured image)