Charlize Theron speaks out against the anti-drag law

The international actress Charlize Theron and other Hollywood celebrities have organized to participate in an event whose intention is to raise funds and protest against people who try to ban the shows of the drag queens in different parts of the United States.

According to various media outlets, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has passed a law that prohibits “adult cabaret performances” in public places or places where children can see them.

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Due to this, the interpreter of Monster has joined the Drag Isn’t Dangerous event as a way to support the community. Similarly, Elizabeth Banks, Billy Eichner, Sarah Silverman, Adam Lambert, Marcia Gay Harden, among other allies of the LGBTQ+ community, plan to raise their voices against those who seek to ban this type of show.

This restriction on adult cabaret performances is imposed for “any performance featuring topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators providing entertainment appealing to prurient interest, or similar performers” and will come into effect. on July 1 of this year.

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That is why the actress did not hesitate to speak out about it and assured that she will defend the shows from the drag queens until the end. In addition, he made a precise reference to the unfortunate shooting that occurred at the Covenant, Tennessee, elementary school on March 27.

There are so many things that are hurting and really killing our children, and we all know what I’m talking about right now and it’s not a drag queen.

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In addition to this, he pointed out that the drag shows They are only for the purpose of entertaining the public and should not be prohibited under any circumstance or law and he encouraged the attendees to continue supporting the cause, because in his words: “All these policies are unbelievably stupid”.

On the other hand, it should be noted that, according to the bill, violators can face charges for misdemeanors or even felonies and it has been proposed that the law be expanded to more states such as Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. For this reason, different celebrities such as the actress have joined to raise their voices and stop the law.

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Source: Okchicas

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