Emma Watson‘s speech calling for gender equality earlier this week at the U.N. was met with universal praise, and now some rather famous men are supporting the cause on Twitter.
Utilizing the hashtag #HeForShe, Prince Harry, Tom Hiddleston, One Direction’s Harry Styles, Russell Crowe, Simon Pegg, Logan Lerman and Kiefer Sutherland are among the estimated 130,000-plus men who have joined the campaign that pushes men to be just as active in the struggle for gender equality.
In her speech, Watson, who was named a goodwill ambassador for U.N. Women earlier this year, said: “I am from Britain, and I think it is right that I am paid the same as my male counterparts. I think it is right that I should be able to make decisions about my own body.” She added: “If men don’t need to control, women won’t have to be controlled.”
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Her rousing address contained the call to action: “Men – I would like to take this opportunity to extend your formal invitation. Gender equality is your issue, too.” Inspired, a whole host of male celebrities took to Twitter to show their support. THR has collected some of them here.
“Real men treat women with dignity and give them the respect they deserve.”-Prince Harry #HeForShe pic.twitter.com/BZjNAVSNub
— HeForShe (@HeforShe) September 25, 2014
.@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
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) September 24, 2014
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
Here’s the new wallpaper I’m using for my phone. Thanks @neilhimself & @EmWatson #HeForShe pic.twitter.com/NZOzpu1LHO
— DuckGoneAmuck (@DuckGoneAmuck) September 23, 2014
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
I’m supporting @UN_Women and @EmWatson in #HeForShe As should you.. pic.twitter.com/RYtM4SKkqN
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) September 25, 2014
I am #HeForShe. Inviting all men to stand up for gender equality. @HeforShe http://t.co/mr77cBh2WR
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) September 24, 2014
Proud to support the #HeForShe campaign of @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/BVMoJ4oJph
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) September 20, 2014
#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
I am a passionate supporter of gender equality. @EmWatson @HeForShe @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/IpudHsNpu3
— Douglas Booth (@DouglasBooth) September 20, 2014
Brilliantly said @EmWatson #Freedom #HeForShe pic.twitter.com/TtNBRHLhGm
— Luke Newberry (@lukenewberry) September 23, 2014
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
Eddie Redmayne joins the list of fantastic men backing #HeForShe http://t.co/zUhrDT4nQk pic.twitter.com/StkWjGx3dN
— ELLEUK (@ELLEUK) September 26, 2014
Thank you @EmWatson , @kathryng , @GallagherMaw and Ma. #HeForShe. It’s the only way. #proudtobeafeminist pic.twitter.com/IHNHPihKdV
— Peter Gallagher (@petergallagher) September 25, 2014
