In retaliation to Georgia’s heartbeat bill, some Hollywood celebrities are suggesting boycotting Georgia in order to get the bill revoked. Hollywood should move forward with this boycott in order to make a statement and get the point across.
In early May, Georgia’s governor Brian Kemp signed the heartbeat bill into effect. The law states that getting an abortion is illegal as soon as a heartbeat can be detected, which is usually around six weeks, according to Healthline.
Because Georgia is the third-largest production hub in the United States, according to Variety, Hollywood has a major impact in the state. Movies such as “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Panther” were filmed right in areas of Georgia and in Atlanta. Newsweek states that even huge film companies such as Netflix and Disney are involved in a possible boycott.
Georgia will lose a massive amount of profit if Hollywood decides to go through with this boycott. Losing a large sum of money may cause the government of Georgia to rethink their actions about the heartbeat bill. As for Hollywood, there are many other places available to film movies.
This boycott may finally give some celebrities and actors a break from their daily lives. According to the Atlantic, some stars will have the opportunity to calm down and think about the near future if they choose to go through with the boycott.
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names are for boycotting the heartbeat bill, such as Ben Stiller, Alyssa Milano, Amy Schumer, J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele. With so many celebrities and their fan bases against the abortion law, it is sure to at least catch Kemp’s attention.
It is possible that boycotting Georgia will do little to change the immediate outcome of the heartbeat bill, as well as leave many celebrities without a job. However, there have been many times in American history where people stood for what they believed in. Sometimes the oppositions are successful, like the ones for women’s suffrage and the abolition of slavery. Other ones, like the opposition for net neutrality, are still being fought for.
Fortunately, there are other ways of protesting that decrease the likelihood of job losses. According to the Washington Post, Stacey Abrams suggests that Hollywood should stay and fight against the abortion law, instead of economically boycotting Georgia and leaving many celebrities out of work. Some film industries are setting up events that raise money for the American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that has shown opposition to the bill.
The abortion debate will likely continue for years before it finally gets resolved. However, it is still vital for Americans to take action for what they believe in and that their voices are heard. By Hollywood taking a stand against Kemp’s heartbeat bill, they are able to send the message that Americans will fight for what they believe.
