You probably already know that Taylor Swift is in the middle of a big legal fight with a DJ who she claims sexually assaulted her. He had initially sued her, alleging that she falsely accused him and cost him his career.
After Taylor took the stand on Thursday, celebrities began to offer their support for the singer on Twitter:
1. Jaime King, whose son is Taylor's godchild, called the singer "FUCKING BRAVE."
2. Rachel Platten let Taylor know she's loved and supported.
We got your back @taylorswift13. You're amazing & I'm sending love.
3. And Shonda Rhimes praised Taylor's "feminist badassery."
Y'all. I'm digging @taylorswift13 so hard right now for the feminist badassery. https://t.co/v4Fw18oNSV
4. Nelly Furtado applauded Taylor for championing women's safety at work.
Been in several meet n' greets where radio staff attempt to cross lines. Love @taylorswift13 for fighting 4 women's safety in the workplace.
5. And Taylor's pal Lena Dunham commended her "refusal to settle for being treated like property."
6. Ashley Judd used the hashtag #igotyourback to stand in solidarity.
Hi @taylorswift13 just learned #taylorswifttrial Thank you for taking a stand. #ivegotyourback https://t.co/gjTdpvL0NE
7. George Takei called her simply "fearless."
Fearless indeed. https://t.co/NeXfwxrq1C
8. Gretchen Carlson, a news anchor who sued Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes in 2016 for sexual harassment, thanked Taylor for speaking up.
Love it. We need more women to have the same courage to #standup and #speakup and not take crap anymore. Thank u… https://t.co/JueSRibvcr
9. Montel Williams called her a "powerful example."
Inspired by @taylorswift13 - a powerful example of refusing to be a victim who may well have inspired others to hol… https://t.co/F2MrV3Gc6M
10. Amber Heard saluted Taylor's strength during the trial.
Proud of @taylorswift13 for standing strong https://t.co/iBHskhsmgw
11. And Lenny Jacobson praised Taylor's testimony on Thursday.
#TaylorSwift's testimony should be applauded. It's so important for women, especially young ladies that have this h… https://t.co/4RYNQFGVwD