Scarlett Johansson DNC Speech Video: Urges Young Women to Vote for Obama [WATCH]
Scarlett Johannson took the stage at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night in Charlotte, North Carolina, to urge young people to re-elect President Barack Obama.
Dressed in a patriotic white t-shirt and a grey suit, Johannson raised her fist as she encouraged her generation to make their voice heard.
"I speak to you not as a representative of young Hollywood, but as a representative of the many millions of young Americans, particularly young women, who depend on public and nonprofit programs to help them survive," Johannson said tonight.
The actress who was raised in New York City, also talked about her family's struggles in the past and how she wants to vote for Obama.
"Young America, why are we only speaking with half our voice when so many issues at stake here directly affect us? You know who I'm voting for. I'm not going to tell you who to vote for. I'm here to ask you to commit to vote," Johannson said.
"Whether we can get health care, afford college, be guaranteed equal pay-all at risk. And that's why I'm here today-to use whatever attention I'm fortunate enough to receive to shed the spotlight on what's at stake for all of us," the actress said.
Natalie Portman was also scheduled to speak tonight and attending the convention were other actresses including Elizabeth Banks andOlivia Wilde.
Watch Scarlett Johannson's Speech at the Democratic National Convention 2012 Below:
