These celebrities are advocates for #HeForShe (and Emma Watson). HeForShe is a “solidarity movement for gender equality.” It is a campaign led by UN Women, that encourages men all over the world to speak out against the inequalities faced by women and girls. Emma Watson invited these men to the table with an amazing speech, in which she said, “I’m inviting you to step forward, to be seen, and to ask yourself…if not me, who? If not now, when?”
See what male celebrities have already spoken out in support of this movement:
Harry Styles
I’m supporting @UN_Women and @EmWatson in #HeForShe As should you.. pic.twitter.com/RYtM4SKkqN
— Harry Styles (@Harry_Styles) September 25, 2014
Tom Hiddleston
.@EmWatson you are impeccable & extraordinary. I stand with you. I believe in gender equality. #heforshe pic.twitter.com/xXQsyJ7WfP
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) September 24, 2014
“Both men & women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men & women should feel free to be strong”. @EmWatson: http://t.co/SWOSIsRuu0
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) September 24, 2014
Chris Rankin
As a #HeForShe, I’m committed to #genderequality. I invite you to stand with me. @HeForShe http://t.co/BAFUlCHY3H
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) September 24, 2014
Matthew Lewis
So proud of @EmWatson. From the girl I grew up with to the inspirational woman she is today. I’m with you. #heforshe pic.twitter.com/0j316BBznB
— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) September 24, 2014
Kevin Durand
Stand up for your women. Stand up for your men. Stand up for equality. #heforshe pic.twitter.com/r2oY4sR6Kv
— Kevin Durand (@onemightytree) September 24, 2014
Chris Kluwe
Why do I support #heforshe? Because I have a wife, a sister, daughters, a mother; and they are just as capable and valuable as I am.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) September 24, 2014
Logan Lerman
My friend @EmWatson delivered a powerful speech to the UN http://t.co/yWtW3mjqBh I support equality. #HeForShe pic.twitter.com/gCNTK1BNvx
— Logan Lerman (@LoganLerman) September 23, 2014
Chris Colfer
#HeForShe is a great cause to get behind! Please check it out. So proud of @EmWatson! pic.twitter.com/lJrUWcmPEo
— Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) September 23, 2014
Simon Pegg
Husband to a wife, father to a daughter, son to a mother. You bet I’m on board, @EmWatson! #heforshe pic.twitter.com/5SyIKIbCZo
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) September 23, 2014
Douglas Booth
I am a passionate supporter of gender equality. @EmWatson @HeForShe @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/IpudHsNpu3
— Douglas Booth (@DouglasBooth) September 20, 2014
Gregg Sulkin
Emma Watson. I applaud you. http://t.co/7sTF6KsQKx
— Gregg Sulkin (@greggsulkin) September 23, 2014
Joseph Gordon Levitt
And speaking of #Feminism, @EmWatson is doing a great project called #HeForShe. Go check it out http://t.co/vSrNTdFY3Q
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) September 22, 2014
But he’s been a very active feminist for a while now!
Trying to hash tag #Feminism, 1st autofill on twitter is “#FeministsAreUgly.” http://t.co/jjLMQ67bzl
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) September 22, 2014
Neil Galman
As a feminist and a human being, I agree with @emwatson (read her speech) @UN_women #heforshe (pic by @amandapalmer) pic.twitter.com/prm1O2LRUg
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) September 23, 2014
Forest Whitaker
Proud to support the #HeForShe campaign of @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/BVMoJ4oJph
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) September 20, 2014
Luke Pasqualino
I’m committed to #genderequality. I invite you to stand with me. @HeForShe http://t.co/HUC3Q6qZBb @EmWatson pic.twitter.com/VukH9a51No
— Luke Pasqualino (@LucaPasqualino) September 24, 2014
Luke Newberry
Brilliantly said @EmWatson #Freedom #HeForShe pic.twitter.com/TtNBRHLhGm
— Luke Newberry (@lukenewberry) September 23, 2014
James Van Der Beek
Guys, @EmWatson really got it right. Gender equality isn’t about taking a side, it’s about human dignity for all. It’s evolution #HeForShe
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) September 23, 2014
Russell Crowe
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) September 24, 2014
We salute these men for speaking out in support of equality and hope to see more stars, and regular folk like us, join in with them!