Celebrities Using Social Media to Support International Women's Day

Celebrities are using social media to express their support for Wednesday's International Women's Day.

Some are wearing red in support of women worldwide. Some women are staying home from work, calling it "A Day Without A Woman." 

A sampling of celebrities supporting International Women's Day:

I will raise my children to understand that all women should be honored like goddesses, not just on #InternationalWomensDay, but every day. pic.twitter.com/cFDm8hYpIC

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) March 8, 2017

"Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult" #internationalwomensdaypic.twitter.com/3jzQcEpKnH

— Adele (@Adele) March 8, 2017

Wathint' abafazi wathint' imbokodo.#InternationalWomensDay

— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 8, 2017

Happy #InternationalWomensDay

or, as it's often called on here, #WhyIsn'tThereAnInternationalMensDay

(There is: November 19th)

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 8, 2017

We will be bold. We will challenge. Let's use our voices. Happy #IWD2017 to us all. #BeBoldForChange#WeWomenpic.twitter.com/0MFLXg7z08

— Gillian Anderson (@GillianA) March 8, 2017

Equity, justice and human rights for women and all gender-oppressed people! #InternationalWomensDay#ADayWithoutAWomanpic.twitter.com/IV6OZ0kTW7

— Kate Walsh (@katewalsh) March 8, 2017

{never underestimate the power of a woman}
ALWAYS have confidence in YOURSELF. ❤️ #InternationalWomensDaypic.twitter.com/QCAVbsM3mE

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) March 8, 2017

Happy #InternationalWomensDay. In addition to a day let's also give them equal pay & the right to make decisions about their body. ❤️

— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) March 8, 2017

In solidarity with my sisters! #ADayWithoutAWoman#womensmarchhttps://t.co/e8kzuCvnowpic.twitter.com/FDklCcZS95

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) March 8, 2017

Today I'm a red-striking ninja book-fairy out to spread some wise women's words @the_bookfairies#IWDOurSharedShelf#IWD#adaywithoutawomanpic.twitter.com/sOBhrHremg

— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) March 8, 2017

We must support the empowerment of women & girls today & forever. Let us bring in a future that holds our shared opportunities. #IWD2017pic.twitter.com/AwFWuQ9N7g

— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) March 8, 2017

If you can't be bold for yourself, be bold for others: run for office, volunteer, get active. #BeBoldForChangepic.twitter.com/Dng85KGEEW

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) March 8, 2017

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY FROM KC UNDERCOVER!!!✊🏻❤️✊🏿❤️✊🏽 https://t.co/G47qkYVVlF

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) March 8, 2017

Today, and everyday, I support women around the world who are seeking for equality which isn't a hard concept. Let's lift our women up. pic.twitter.com/Pd4ASm7acF

— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) March 8, 2017

On #InternationalWomensDay I center Muva of our Movement, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, who still kicks ass & does the work! #girlslikeus#twocpic.twitter.com/klTbJLc6iU

— Janet Mock (@janetmock) March 8, 2017

Good night!
Here's a #TBT picture of my mom and me.#InternationalWomensDaypic.twitter.com/NWsdjxFTwV

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) March 8, 2017

Lucille Ball was a pioneer. It doesn’t matter what you do. Do it well, and you can change the world. #GoogleDoodle#IWD2017pic.twitter.com/2PWwlTayAo

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 8, 2017

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