This International Day of the Girl, not only did #GirlsTakeover the media and entertainment industries, they also dominated celebrities' social media!
Girls' call for an end to sexism and discrimination on-screen was heeded by some fierce allies. From Reese Witherspoon to Naomi Campbell, Teen Vogue to Jameela Jamil, the global, girl-led Girls Get Equal campaign caught the eye of women at the top of media, modelling, movies and music.
These women know that fashion shoots, music videos and films affect the way the world sees girls - and how they see themselves.
So this October 11th they stood in solidarity with girls by calling out the tired tropes and stereotypes that have been holding them back, and demanding better representation for the next generation.
Here are just some of the highlights.
I agree! Much love to you!
— Letitia Wright (@letitiawright) October 12, 2019
#DidYouKnow that not a single one of the world’s top 56 grossing films in 2018 was woman-directed? Therefore no surprise girls & women are silenced, sexualized & side-lined on screen! Learn more via @GDIGM & @PlanGlobal: https://t.co/achYlP073t #RewriteHerStory #DayOfTheGirl pic.twitter.com/7PVSefEKWc
— Toni Garrn (@ToniGarrn) October 11, 2019
Maude from Harold and Maude is the most influential female character I came across growing up. She's beautiful because she lives life to the full and isn’t afraid to be unapologetic about who she is! I'm still trying to be like her! #DayoftheGirl #RewriteHerStory @PlanUK pic.twitter.com/CrS0BI9Zww
— Paloma Faith (@Palomafaith) October 11, 2019
Jameela Jamil's i_weigh movement weighed in...
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) October 11, 2019
Activist Thokozile from Zambia took over Teen Vogue's insta stories to demand better representation for girls on-screen and in the media.
Singer/songwriter Zara Larsson on representation in the music industry.
We will not stop until girls can live, love and lead without fear or discrimination.
This is a movement for us all. We won't stop until #GirlsGetEqual.