The world of Hollywood is once again making its voice heard in support of a powerful cause. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, a wave of peaceful protests swept across the United States, with celebrities and ordinary citizens alike taking to the streets to stand against President Donald Trump and his controversial policies. This movement, known as the 'No Kings' protests, has captured the attention of many, including some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. But here's where it gets controversial... Are these protests truly effective, or are they just a fleeting moment of celebrity activism? Let's dive in and explore the impact of these protests and the role of Hollywood in shaping public opinion. The last 'No Kings' protest took place on June 14, just hours before a military parade for the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary in Washington. This time, Hollywood continued to show up and voice their support. Spike Lee, a renowned filmmaker, took to Instagram to share a photo of a protester in New York City and encouraged his followers to 'get up, stand up'. Jamie Lee Curtis, an iconic actress, posted a carousel of photos of protestors to Instagram, captioning her post with 'SIGNS 'O THE TIMES! Democracy in ACTION!'. Ben Stiller, a beloved comedian, re-shared a photo of a participant holding a sign that said 'No King except for Knicks player Jalen Brunson'. And before the events occurred, Mark Ruffalo, an award-winning actor, took to Instagram to share his support for the protests. 'WE the People – WE have the power and together WE will win! Check out this inspiring video and share it with your family, friends and neighbors to join one of the over 2,500 No Kings protests across our country this Saturday,' he wrote. 'Courage is contagious! Each of us has an important role to play in this historic moment by exercising our First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and peaceful protest.' But are these protests truly effective? Or are they just a fleeting moment of celebrity activism? It's a question that many are asking, and one that we'll explore in the following sections. So, let's dive in and discover the impact of these protests and the role of Hollywood in shaping public opinion.
