Every Celebrity Boycotting Facebook and Instagram

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Kim Kardashian West is leading a number of celebrities who are boycotting their social media accounts to protest the spread of hate speech and misinformation on Facebook and Instagram.

Along with a number of other famous faces, the reality star has pledged to "freeze" her accounts on those platforms for one day part of the Stop Hate for Profit campaign, a coalition of civil rights groups, including the NAACP, Color of Change and the Anti-Defamation League.

The campaign led a monthlong advertising boycott against Facebook in July following the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police.

A coordinated week of action by the coalition was announced this week, with the one-day "freeze" taking place today (September 16.)

The Week of Action will end on September 18, with the group urging people to vote and "demand that Facebook stop undermining our democracy."

"We are quickly approaching one of the most consequential elections in American history," the group said in a statement. "Facebook's unchecked and vague 'changes' are falling dangerously short of what is necessary to protect our democracy."

Kim Kardashian

Announcing her participating in the Stop Hate for Profit campaign Tuesday, Kardashian tweeted to her 66.7 million followers.

"I love that I can connect directly with you through Instagram and Facebook, but I can't sit by and stay silent while these platforms continue to allow the spreading of hate, propaganda and misinformation—created by groups to sow division and split America apart only to take steps after people are killed," she wrote.

"Misinformation shared on social media has a serious impact on our elections and undermines our democracy. Please join me tomorrow when I will be "freezing" my Instagram and FB account to tell Facebook to #StopHateForProfit."

Mark Ruffalo

Avengers star and outspoken Democrat, Mark Ruffalo is also taking part in the freeze.

He tweeted: "Facebook claims they address hate, yet they continue to look the other way as racist, violent groups and posts sow division and split America apart—only taking steps after people are killed."

Facebook claims they address hate, yet they continue to look the other way as racist, violent groups and posts sow division and split America apart – only taking steps after people are killed. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/AfO70nEEo8
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) September 14, 2020

Sacha Baron Cohen

Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen shared a stranger photo of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and tweeted: "The only thing more terrifying than Mark Zuckerberg surfing in whiteface... Is the white supremacy and lies Facebook spreads every day. This Weds Sept 16 I'm freezing my Instagram to tell Mark to #StopHateForProfit. Who's in?!"

The only thing more terrifying than Mark Zuckerberg surfing in whiteface...

Is the white supremacy and lies Facebook spreads every day.

This Weds Sept 16 I’m freezing my Instagram to tell Mark to #StopHateForProfit.

Who’s in?! pic.twitter.com/nM5VB9YVZd
— Sacha Baron Cohen (@SachaBaronCohen) September 14, 2020

Jennifer Lawrence

Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence is also taking part.

"Facebook ignores hate & disinformation on their site. This is not an "operational mistake." It is a deliberate decision to put profits over people and democracy," she tweeted.

Facebook ignores hate & disinformation on their site. This is not an “operational mistake.” It is a deliberate decision to put profits over people and democracy.

Tell Facebook to #StopHateForProfit. https://t.co/7TSovLMug2 pic.twitter.com/lJts6Ampgp
— Jennifer Lawrence - Represent.Us (@JLawrence_RepUs) September 14, 2020

Katy Perry

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â€œIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.â€ - George Orwell I love sharing my music and my life with you on Instagram and Facebook, but TBH I canâ€™t sit idly by while these platforms turn a blind eye to groups and posts spreading hateful disinformation and intentional confusion. Iâ€™m standing with @naacp, @colorofchange, and @adl_national and will be freezing my Instagram and Facebook accounts on Wednesday, September 16th to tell Facebook to #StopHateForProfit. Will you join me?! Link in bio for more info on how to preserve the truth â™¥ï¸
A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

Orlando Bloom

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Social media platforms should be a place for positive encouragement and clear communication. When platforms I use and enjoy such as Instagram and Facebook look the other way at hate speech, disinformation, and confusion, it can lead us into trouble...So Iâ€™m standing with some of Americaâ€™s leading civil rights organizations @colorforchange, @ADL_national, and @NAACP to ask you to join me and refrain from posting for 24hrs this Wednesday September 16th #stophateforprofit
A post shared by Orlando Bloom (@orlandobloom) on Sep 14, 2020 at 5:05pm PDT

Amy Schumer

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Signing off Facebook and insta for 24 hours please join me. #stophateforprofit
A post shared by @ amyschumer on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:44pm PDT

Leonardo DiCaprio

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Iâ€™m standing with the countryâ€™s leading civil rights organizations - including @ColorofChange, @ADL_National, and the @NAACP - who today have called on all users of Instagram and Facebook to protest the amplification of hate, racism, and the undermining of democracy on those platforms. I do use Instagram and Facebook, but I want it to be a force for good - not hate, violence, and disinformation. This should be an opportunity for Facebook to work with these organizations and the community at large to make it a better, safer platform for all. Please join me in not posting for 24 hours this Wednesday Sep 16. #StopHateforProfit #Instafreeze
A post shared by Leonardo DiCaprio (@leonardodicaprio) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:26pm PDT

Naomi Campbell

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Yes NAACP, Color of Change, ADL, Common Sense Media, I agree to freeze my account tomorrow to protest Zuckerberg allowing the incitement of racist violence, spreading of lethal conspiracy theories and undermining of democracy. Please if any of you following my account want to take a stand, then please support this coalition of civil rights groups and #StopHateforProfit
A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:44pm PDT

Sarah Silverman

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#StopHateForProfit #Instafreeze
A post shared by Sarah Silverman (@sarahkatesilverman) on Sep 15, 2020 at 11:40pm PDT

Ashton Kutcher

These tools were not built to spread hate, violence, and misinformation, but when companies and individuals benefit from these behaviors, financially or otherwise, it becomes their responsibility to mitigate the unintended utilization. #StopHateForProfit https://t.co/s54jmjfmRg
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) September 15, 2020

Olivia Wilde

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The leadership of Facebook depends on you to sustain their billion dollar business. They need you. That means youâ€™re in control. You can demand they change their standards, and stop amplifying hate. Itâ€™s time we cut the bullshit and pay attention to the wildfire of disinformation and hatred fueled by social media. Raising standards to require basic TRUTH does not put an end to free speech. Facts matter. The truth matters. #stophateforprofit #instafreeze
A post shared by Olivia Wilde (@oliviawilde) on Sep 15, 2020 at 4:10pm PDT

Jamie Foxx

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Kerry Washington

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I am standing with @colorofchange @adl_national and @naacp to stop the deadly spread of misinformation that is ripping our world apart and threatening our democracy. As the week continues, I will post more info and resources so that we can all better understand both how these technology platforms are working to sow division and what we can do about it! #StopHateForProfit ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾
A post shared by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) on Sep 15, 2020 at 11:46pm PDT

Rosario Dawson

"Stop Hate For Profit" To Hold Week Of Action Demanding Facebook Make Meaningful Changes To Address Hate And Protect The Election #StopHateForProfit https://t.co/9xPG3lnQ1X
— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) September 14, 2020

Meghan Trainor

I’m standing with @NAACP @ColorOfChange and the @ADL to stop Instagram and Facebook from the continuous spread of hate, propaganda and misinformation created by groups who are causing harm and dividing this country. pic.twitter.com/4nZ7aGNY2M
— Meghan Trainor (@Meghan_Trainor) September 16, 2020

Paloma Faith

Facebook ignores hate & disinformation on their site. This is not an “operational mistake.” It is a deliberate decision to put profits over people and democracy.

That’s why I am “freezing” my Instagram for 24 hours. Join me.

Tell Facebook to #StopHateForProfit pic.twitter.com/bH4oynggWQ
— Paloma Faith (@Palomafaith) September 16, 2020