Despite the number of Hollywood celebrities who campaigned on her behalf, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams still lost to Republican Brian Kemp. Abrams was reluctant to concede but she eventually did so. Now, those same Hollywood celebrities who stumped on her behalf are going to do everything in their power to make sure movies, TV shows and everything in between are not filmed in the Peach State.
There are over 20 productions shooting in Georgia.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 17, 2018
Is the entertainment industry willing to support the economy of a totally corrupt state that suppresses democracy; where the winner isn’t the best choice for the people but the best schemer or crook?
Frank Rich, executive producer of HBO’s “Veep,” also followed Milano's logic.
If Kemp wins in Georgia, Hollywood should put its money where its mouth is and pull all production out of the state. https://t.co/BKiShMiXTY
— Frank Rich (@frankrichny) November 7, 2018
And Ron Perlman, known for his roll in "Sons of Anarchy," told his colleagues not to call him and ask him to be a part of anything that's filmed in Georgia.
To all my friends who are studio and network executives, if you choose to shoot movies and tv in Georgia, don’t bother to call me. https://t.co/gtIKNJBhNF
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) November 17, 2018
"West Wing" actor Bradley Whitford shared the same sentiments.
Brian Kemp is a corrupt, homophobic, unapologetic disenfranchiser of African American voters. If he seizes power, Hollywood needs to use it’s leverage and pull out of Georgia. Studios need to put their money where their mouth is and stand up to hate. #boycottgeorgia
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) November 8, 2018
"Six Feet Under" actor agreed with Whitford.
Brian Kemp is a corrupt, homophobic, unapologetic disenfranchiser of African American voters. If he seizes power, Hollywood needs to use it’s leverage and pull out of Georgia. Studios need to put their money where their mouth is and stand up to hate. #boycottgeorgia
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) November 8, 2018
Despite all Hollywood has done for Abrams, she has insisted that the entertainment industry should not boycott Georgia.
I appreciate the calls to action, but I ask all of our entertainment industry friends to support #FairFightGA - but please do not #boycottgeorgia. The hard-working Georgians who serve on crews & make a living here are not to blame. I promise: We will fight - and we will win.
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) November 18, 2018
I don't agree with Abrams on much but I definitely agree with her this time around. Hollywood stumped for her in Georgia. Kemp came out on top. What does that mean? It means Georgians, over all, disagreed with her progressive platform. It means they didn't like her policy stances and decisions. But Georgians should be punished because they don't want to live under the leadership that Hollywood thinks is best for them?
It's typical for Hollywood celebrities who have absolutely zero connection to the average American to come in and say, "Here's what's best for you. Here's what you and your family need" yet they have no idea what life is like in the South.
And they say conservatives are just wealthy people trying to tell other people how to live their lives. They should probably take a deeper look in the mirror.