26 Famous Women Who Support Each Other In Hollywood
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When the crowd at the US Open in 2018 booed Naomi Osaka for beating Serena Williams, and Williams wrapped her arm around the new tennis champion she used her platform to call out the crowd’s toxic behavior.
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When Jessica Walter revealed in a New York Times interview (with tears in her eyes) that Jeffrey Tambor verbally assaulted her during filming. Arrested Development. None other than Alia Shawkat came to his defense, while the male actors (Jason Bateman, Tony Hale, and David Cross) believed that Walter was actually playing it safe.
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When Christine McVie covered Stevie Nicks on the Fleetwood Mac tour in the late ’70s. According to Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham threw her electric guitar at him during the show: “From Christine [McVie’s] prime location, he would see everything – so, he took it to heart that night. Lindsey left the stage. I chased her, but Christine beat me to her.”
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When Chappell Roan became popular in the music industry in early 2024, famous musicians tried to support him. They know that this business is notoriously difficult for women, so artists like Miley Cyrus, Mitski, and Phoebe Bridgers, who have been through it, took Roan under their wing in a way. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Roan revealed that Mitski sent him a message, “I wanted to humbly welcome you to the most exclusive club in the world, a club where strangers think you belong and find and abuse your family members.”
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When Camila Cabello, Cyndi Lauper, and other female artists showed their support for Kesha at the 2018 Grammys after producer Dr. Luke was accused of sexual harassment.
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When Ariana Grande was attacked by a fan Bad: Good red carpet, and Cynthia Erivo sneaked in, took her away from her, and made sure her friend and costar were okay.
And of course, when an internet troll turned the horrific event into a racist and misogynistic meme, SZA came to Erivo’s defense in the comments.
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When Oscar winner Lady Gaga escorts fellow Oscar winner Liza Minnelli on stage at the ceremony in 2022. Gaga graciously helped Minnelli when she struggled with her cards and gave her the credit she deserved.
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When Lucille Ball gave up advice to newcomer Carol Burnett after seeing her walk in Once in the mattress in 1959. Burnett’s career waxed and waned at first, and when he had no job opportunities, Ball hired him as a guest star. The Lucy Show before getting his big break in 1967.
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When Amy Poehler organized a mockumentary like Miss Universe at the 2011 Emmys to celebrate every female nominee for best actress, rather than making it a competition.
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When Oprah hosted the Legends Ball in 2006, it was an event where young Black women in Hollywood celebrated trailblazers who came before them, such as Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Maya Angelou, and Ruby Dee (among others).
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When Adele stopped in the middle of her 2017 Grammys acceptance speech to talk about the big influence Beyoncé had too. Lemonade the album was affecting his life.
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When Whitney Houston was surprised which is funny fan Brandy during rehearsals for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in 1995. During their first meeting, Houston looked at 16-year-old Brandy and asked her how she was handling her newfound fame in the music industry.
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When Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie press Forever and they couldn’t help but compliment each other on being the sensible, present, funny, and amazing actors and women that they really are.
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When Simone Biles withdrew from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics because she wanted to take care of her mental health, she received a ton of backlash. Michelle Obama then took to Instagram to let her know how proud she is of her decision.
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When Sheryl Lee Ralph defended him Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson after Jimmy Kimmel stole a crowd during Quinta’s Emmys speech. Ralph said, “I was like, ‘I wish that man would just get up.’ Then, I realized it was Jimmy Kimmel, and I said, ‘Oh, what a disrespect, Jimmy!’ But it’s just me.”
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When Taraji P. Henson gave Viola Davis (the first black woman to win Lead Actress in a Drama Series) a standing ovation at the Emmys, even though she lost.
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When Barbra Streisand appeared The Judy Garland Show in 1963 early in his career, Garland gave him some advice. He visited Streisand in New York City, saying things like, “Don’t let them do to you what they did to me.”
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When Mariah Carey came up American Idol the stage to hug the biggest fan Kelly Clarkson, and the two singers overflowed with each other’s sound and musical skills.
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When Diana Ross surprised Beyoncé during her Renaissance tour and sang “Happy Birthday” to her. Ross gave Beyoncé nothing but praise on her birthday, calling her a revolutionary singer. And, like the gentleman she is, Beyoncé returned the favor with tears.
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When Cate Blanchett revealed what it was like to meet Sarah Paulson for the first time, and how Paulson’s reputation preceded her.
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When Angela Bassett (who received an Oscar nomination and should have been WON for What Is Love About) visited Adrienne Warren backstage Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in 2018, and praised her for portraying Tina Turner brilliantly.
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When women are Watching came to Sophie Turner’s defense after Joe Jonas’s bitter divorce reaction to her. According to TMZ, Jonas allegedly says that Turner “likes to party [and] he likes to stay at home.” Look Managers like Sunny Hostin talked about your gender.
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When Janis Joplin bought a burial plot for one of her musical heroes, Bessie Smith, decades after the blues singer’s death, because the famous blues singer didn’t have one (despite her longstanding influence in the music industry).
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When Taylor Swift inducted Carole King into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she also gave her nothing but high praise, recognition, and flowers for paving the way for female songwriters in the music industry.
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And when Leslie Jones first appeared Watching in 2016, she told Whoopi Goldberg how much she was influenced by growing up as a black woman and as a comedian.
