Angelina Jolie Supports Gymnasts in Fight Against Larry Nassar

Angelina Jolie Meets With White House Officials On Reauthorization Of Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Actress and activist Angelina Jolie (2nd L) talks with reporters in the White House briefing room before a meeting with officials from the Justice Department September 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Jolie has been in Washington to discuss reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act with members of Congress and members of the Biden administration. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Angelina Jolie showed her support for the hundreds of gymnasts that came forward in the case against Larry Nassar, their former team doctor accused of sexually assaulting over 150 women and girls. Jolie's Instagram states she spent her time in Washington, DC, "engaging with Senators on the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and FBI reforms." We love to see celebrities actively using their platforms for good.


In her post on Instagram, Jolie wrote:

I was honored to meet with some of the brave US gymnasts who appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday. I'm in awe of their courage and commitment to preventing future failures to investigate abuse. As Aly Raisman said in her testimony, 'Over 100 victims could have been spared the abuse. All we needed was one adult to do the right thing.'

Bipartisan Senators Hold News Conference On FBI's Handling Of Nassar Case
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Former U.S. Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney and three-time national champion Jessica Howard participate in a news conference in the Russell Senate Office Building following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Maroney and Raisman testified about the abuse they experienced at the hands of Larry Nassar, the now-imprisoned U.S. women's national gymnastics team doctor, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s lack of urgency when handling their cases. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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The bravery and perseverance of the US Women's Olympic team is an emblem of strength and courage in a situation in which they should not have to be. According to Hollywood Life, allegations against Larry Nassar were made back in 2015, the accusations were swept under the rug. McKayla Marone, the woman that first came forward, has since accused the Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics of actively hiding the actions of Nassar.

US Gymnasts Testify As Senate Examines FBI's Handling Of Larry Nassar Investigation
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It has taken six years and the accusations of over 150 women to bring this issue to the forefront. It should not take this long. Furthermore, the women coming forward are world renown, champion athletes that were still unable to get their voices heard. Within the confines of this system, how can anyone who does not have that platform have the hope of being heard?

US Gymnasts Testify As Senate Examines FBI's Handling Of Larry Nassar Investigation
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Actress and activist Angelina Jolie (L) leaves after meeting behind closed doors with some of the gymnasts who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on September 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Jolie is in Washington to discuss reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act with members of Congress and members of the Biden administration. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

It is through the work of sticking together, speaking up, and helping others in whatever way they can. Angelina Jolie's vocality on this issue is effective and important. I support and send strength to all the women who have come forward.

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