Happy International Women’s Day, everybody! How are you celebrating this momentous, glorious, empowering day?
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There are some out there, namely celebrities, who are making their voices and feelings heard on International Women’s Day. There’s one celebrity — ahem, I meant to say president — who found time in his busy day to wish women everywhere well on International Women’s Day. This feels ironic for a number of reasons, mainly because of previous allegations about his treatment of women. For your consideration:
I have tremendous respect for women and the many roles they serve that are vital to the fabric of our society and our economy.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2017
On International Women's Day, join me in honoring the critical role of women here in America & around the world.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2017
And back to our regularly scheduled International Women’s Day programming.
Some female celebs are penning essays about what this day means to them.
Zosia Mamet wrote about her toxic ex-boyfriend for Refinery29. When highlighting how her ex prioritized himself and his career to the point that it became misogynistic and harmful, Mamet wrote: “So, let’s break this down into its simplest form. When he put everything he had into his career and left nothing for me or our relationship, he was just doing his job and I should understand. But when I so much as mentioned a career opportunity, I was a heartless heartbreaking bitch.” Mamet’s point? That women should never have to find themselves choosing between a career and a relationship, nor should they feel their work or worth is so devalued by their partner that it cuts them to the core. Rock on.
Game of Thrones star (and casual tamer of dragons) Emilia Clarke wrote an amazing essay for Huffington Post on the new sexy: being kind to one another and using your voice for good. Clarke expounds on her belief that kindness is key: “I believe we all have the opportunity to stand up as women in our ordinary everyday lives. I believe that we all have the power to replace hate with justice, open-heartedness and kindness. This doesn’t have to be a seismic change that we all have to learn. I believe we, as humans, (gender aside for a moment) have the opportunity to combat hate because of the way we behave towards one another. Not just during seminal moments, but during our everyday, ordinary ones too. I believe we can start with kindness.”
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And so, with one fist in their air in solidarity, here are some other Tweets and Instagram posts from celebrities who are celebrating International Women’s Day properly.
Amy Schumer
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Precious & powerful.
Gisele Bündchen
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRYZ9HhFJXm/
Bündchen’s intersectional feminism helps drive home a great point.
J.K. Rowling
Happy #InternationalWomensDay
or, as it's often called on here, #WhyIsn'tThereAnInternationalMensDay
(There is: November 19th)
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 8, 2017
Rowling pokes fun at the men on Twitter but also makes a cogent point: Chill out, guys. We’re not here to take anything away from you.
Stan Lee
https://twitter.com/TheRealStanLee/status/839529154148089856
Because women can be heroes on the page and in real life.
Kelly Rowland
https://twitter.com/KELLYROWLAND/status/839529120258220033
Spreading the love one tweet at a time.
Dove Cameron
HAPPY #INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY Y'ALL ARE THE TRUE MVPS && IM BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY EVERY DAY, CELEBRATE YOSELF DO SOMETHING EMPOWERING TODAY
— Dove Cameron (@DoveCameron) March 8, 2017
Stay powerful and empowered, per Ms. Cameron’s words.
Miss Piggy
Behind every great woman are other great women. #InternationalWomensDay
— Miss Piggy (@MissPiggy) March 8, 2017
As usual, Miss Piggy just gets it.
Hillary Clinton
On #InternationalWomensDay I'm thinking about this young girl, & all the others like her out there. 💪✨ https://t.co/u1fvzAt1BI
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 8, 2017
Be still my beating heart because yes, yes, a thousand times, yes.
Kim Kardashian West
Thank u to all of the strong women who fought & continue to fight for change. #InternationalWomensDay
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) March 8, 2017
I’m officially co-signing Kardashian West’s statement.
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Khloé Kardashian
Because we ALL deserve to be lifted up! Today, let’s celebrate the strong, incredible, GOOD women in our lives. #InternationalWomensDay
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) March 8, 2017
Khlo knows.
Beth Behrs
https://twitter.com/BethBehrs/status/839531156454289408
Round up your team and take to the streets like Behrs on this special day.
Alicia Keys
I will raise my children to understand that all women should be honored like goddesses, not just on #InternationalWomensDay, but every day. pic.twitter.com/cFDm8hYpIC
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) March 8, 2017
Keys reminds us of an important goal of International Women’s Day: to teach the men in our lives the importance of women and the need to support women’s equal rights in all matters.
Adele
"Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult" #internationalwomensdaypic.twitter.com/3jzQcEpKnH
— Adele (@Adele) March 8, 2017
Adele, in classic cheeky fashion, aptly nails how women have to be twice as good just to get a little further ahead.
Priyanka Chopra
This Women's Day, let’s celebrate every woman, every girl. #ThatGirlIsYou#ThatGirlIsMe@GirlRisingIndia@kommuneitypic.twitter.com/VBAwQWurbo
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 8, 2017
Chopra shines a light on the women in India on this important day.
Lena Dunham
I also want to honor everyone striking today and all of you who can't. #ADayWithoutAWoman is for all of us, and we will never stop fighting
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) March 8, 2017
Dunham reminds us that some women are taking to the streets to drive the message of equality home.
Jessica Chastain
Happy #InternationalWomensDay
This is Teresa Żabińska. Last night we celebrated her mother, Antonina. Today we celebrate all women! ❤ pic.twitter.com/daljLyjaoa— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) March 8, 2017
Don’t forget to give a shoutout to the women in your life, just like Chastain.
Michael B. Jordan
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRY1HU8jHL2/
Jordan put up the color for International Women’s Day along with a simple message.
Amber Tamblyn
Today is not about shaming or marginalizing men. Today is about shining a light on OUR marginalization. #WhyIStrike@womensmarch
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) March 8, 2017
Tamblyn stated clearly and succinctly why she is striking today.
Ella Eyre
shout out to all ma ladyz on planet earth for absolutely smashing life DAILY by just existing in the first place 💁#InternationalWomensDay
— ella eyre (@EllaEyre) March 8, 2017
The U.K. songstress gave a lovely shoutout to all the womenfolk.
Emma Watson
Today I'm a red-striking ninja book-fairy out to spread some wise women's words @the_bookfairies#IWDOurSharedShelf#IWD#adaywithoutawomanpic.twitter.com/sOBhrHremg
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) March 8, 2017
Watson put her best strike look to work.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Happy #InternationalWomensDay. In addition to a day let's also give them equal pay & the right to make decisions about their body. ❤️
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (he/him/his) (@jessetyler) March 8, 2017
The Modern Family star gave women the spotlight.
Lana Parilla
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Once upon a time, this evil queen from TV nailed it.
The xx
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! So much love + admiration to everyone who fights every day for the rights and respect that we all deserve. pic.twitter.com/Pm1TvfDS5s
— The xx (@The_xx) March 8, 2017
The musical group posted a picture worth (and full of) a thousand words.
Mark Ruffalo
Planned Parenthood helps all different kinds of people. For #WomensDay@DannyDeVito and I #StandWithPP! Thanks Caren x pic.twitter.com/VpqDPO51XF
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) March 8, 2017
Ruffalo once again proved he was a true ally to women everywhere on this special day.
Michelle Obama
So impressed by the extraordinary girls I met at @CardozoEC who represent the beauty and diversity of this country. #InternationalWomensDaypic.twitter.com/aGrmRuKsbR
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 8, 2017
Of course Mrs. Obama would say something heartfelt and perfect.
John Mayer
Men, if #InternationalWomensDay makes you feel uneasy, well that’s a nice way to pinpoint exactly what you should be dismantling.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) March 9, 2017
Uh, did Mayer just absolutely hit the nail on the head? I think he did.
Chelsea Peretti
IM AMAZING! #internationalwomensday
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) March 9, 2017
A little self-love goes a long way.
Tim McGraw
https://twitter.com/TheTimMcGraw/status/839637497957203969
What a touching tribute from the country singer.
Mariah Carey
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Carey honored the women in her life as well as her daughter. Hell yes.
The women of Hamilton
In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, the women of #HamiltonBway dedicate their performances to @dressforsuccess! https://t.co/jy4HRstZ9dpic.twitter.com/OFE0lTQty6
— Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) March 9, 2017
The female portion of the Hamilton cast made the coolest pledge.
Fifth Harmony
Happy #InternationalWomensDay ✨✨ we would be nothing without the beautiful women who love, support and inspire us. pic.twitter.com/q5r9WMW7H7
— Fifth Harmony (@FifthHarmony) March 9, 2017
Fifth Harmony invoked a new feminist mantra for our empowered pleasure.
The Backstreet Boys
Backstreet would be NOTHING without the passion of women ❤️❤️❤️ #InternationalWomensDay#YouReallyDoRunTheWorldpic.twitter.com/lKSCXymtRL
— Backstreet Boys (@backstreetboys) March 8, 2017
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Hell yes, ladies and gents! This is how you celebrate International Women’s Day.
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