Martha Plimpton Shares Powerful Message Against Trump And Project 2025
Emmy-winning actress amplifies poignant political commentary amid reproductive rights debate
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Martha Plimpton has taken to Instagram to share a powerful political statement, reposting a video that she describes as speaking “TRUTH” about the current political climate in America.
The Emmy-winning actress shared a clip from Rebecca Proudie (@rcproudie) that was originally posted by Keith Boykin, with the caption: “This woman speaks #TRUTH. @rcproudie has them well and truly PEGGED.”
In the Instagram post, the video shows a woman delivering an impassioned speech criticizing political positions related to women’s reproductive rights. The post aligns with Plimpton’s consistent advocacy on these issues, as indicated by her hashtags: #sickandtired #fucktrump #fuckproject2025 #abortionsaveslives and #consentisnotcontroversial.
Political Activism Through Social Media
This isn’t the first time Plimpton has used her platform to voice strong political opinions. Her recent Instagram activity shows a pattern of political engagement, particularly around reproductive rights. In a post from earlier this month, she reshared content from journalist Jessica Valenti with similar hashtags, writing, “I’m so tired #fucktrump #abortionisnormal #abortionisahumanright #bodilyautonomy #fuckfascism #forcedbirth #womenarehumanbeings #fuckproject2025 #abortionishealthcare #abortionsaveslives.”
The actress has been particularly vocal about opposing Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda that has drawn criticism from progressive advocates for its positions on reproductive rights and other issues.
A Career Spanning Decades
Martha Plimpton has built an impressive career spanning television, film, and stage since beginning as a child actress in the 1980s. Plimpton has received Emmy Award nominations for her recurring role in the legal drama The Good Wife and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
Her film career includes notable roles in The Goonies (1985), Running on Empty (1988), and Beautiful Girls (1996). On Broadway, she has received three consecutive Tony Award nominations for performances in Top Girls, Pal Joey, and A Delicate Balance.
Recent Professional Endeavors
While maintaining her political voice, Plimpton continues to pursue her acting career with enthusiasm. Just days ago, she shared her excitement about working on a Sondheim and Ives production titled “Here We Are” at the National Theatre in London.
“What an honor it is to be in the rehearsal room with this group working on Sondheim & Ives Here We Are at the @nationaltheatre. Pinch me!” Plimpton wrote, alongside numerous behind-the-scenes photos of the production. The post showed her collaboration with other performers including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Tracie Bennett, and others.
In another recent post, she expressed her excitement about the production, writing: “Cannot. Wait. #hereweare #sondheim @nationaltheatre @jessetyler #rhythmchanges #quitealotofcounting.”
Balancing Art And Activism
Plimpton represents the intersection of art and activism that has characterized many Hollywood careers. Her willingness to use her platform to address controversial political issues shows how entertainment figures can leverage their visibility to participate in public discourse.
The actress has been particularly outspoken about issues related to immigration policy as well. In another recent post, she strongly criticized ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operations, writing: “This is fucking illegal. What the hell is happening, when people, no matter wtf their status, can be accosted by thugs claiming vague authority, without badges, without warrants, without identifying themselves…”
Community Engagement
Beyond politics, Plimpton also uses her platform to support the arts and LGBTQ+ community. She recently promoted a queer open mic night in London hosted by her friend Josh Leuner, encouraging her followers to attend the event at The Cock Tavern.
“My very sweet and talented pal @joshleuner hosts a brill #openmic every month and it’s happening this Sunday!” she wrote, adding various LGBTQ+ supportive hashtags and emojis to her post.
The actress continues to balance her thriving stage career in London with her passionate advocacy work online, demonstrating that for Plimpton, the personal is indeed political. Her recent posts suggest she has no intention of separating her artistic expression from her political convictions as the 2024 election cycle heats up in the United States.
For fans of Plimpton’s work, her social media provides both insights into her creative process with productions like “Here We Are” and a window into the social and political issues that drive her activism.
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