Here’s What Some Celebrities Have to Say About 2022’s Fourth of July Celebrations
The past few weeks have been filled with news headlines and events that have caused many celebrities to speak up about their political views. A lot of the debate online recently has surrounded whether or not America has any reason to celebrate July 4 because of the current political climate.
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has upset a large portion of the country. Many celebrities have taken to social media to share their views and talk about what the decision means for the people it affects.
The Kardashians even had something to say about the situation. Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner both posted to their Instagram stories stating that “4th of July has been canceled due to a shortage of Independence. Sincerely, Women.”
Claudia Conway, the daughter of Kellyanne Conway (former staff for Trump administration), took to social media to share her disbelief over the fact that anyone is buying into “July 4 propaganda.” Claudia recently went to an abortion rights protest, and proudly shares her beliefs on TikTok.
Zooey Deschanel, known for New Girl and many other films, posted a picture on Instagram of her in a t-shirt that said “Pro 1973 Roe” in vintage-themed font.
Madonna also posted on Instagram with a video showing a woman being carried away in handcuffs by two police officers. Madonna captioned the post, “This is what life looks like if you’re a woman in America………….It’s not Independence Day For Us,” calling for a revolution.
Padma Lakshmi shared an Instagram post of her holding a cake she had made, where the icing spelled out “Separate Church & State.”
Some celebrities stuck with a traditional July 4 post, sharing to social media that they are still feeling patriotic. Kevin Hart, Tom Brady, Emma Roberts, and Adam Sandler shared photos filled with the traditional red, white, and blue theme.
Sources:
https://pagesix.com/2022/07/04/fourth-of-july-canceled-by-kim-kardashian-katy-perry-amid-roe-v-wade/
https://popcrush.com/celebrities-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-2022/
