Princess Leia and Wonder Woman Emerge as Icons in Women’s Anti-Trump Marches
Women are marching all across the country and the world today to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump, and a certain galactic princess is leading the charge. The image of Carrie Fisher, who portrayed the iconic Princess Leia in the Star Wars films and recently passed away after suffering a heart attack, has emerged as an icon in the protests.
Countless signs can be seen bearing Fisher’s image as Leia, with her iconic bun hairstyle, many of them bearing the quote: “A woman’s place is in the resistance.”
Not in the background, on the frontline of the fight. H/t @clarkgregg #theforceiswith #WomensMarch #princessleia pic.twitter.com/lOIriYtMho
— Kaylen P (@KaylenP) January 21, 2017
Fisher herself was not a fan of the new president, posting several tweets aimed at Trump:
Wasn't Trump supposed the anti political Candidate??He's now furiously pleading,warning,reiterating-Speech Making ????? ?????????????????????????
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) November 8, 2016
Trump speaking his mind isn't refreshing, it's appalling. Coca Cola is refreshing…
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) November 6, 2016
Gary's reaction to election….?????????????????♂? pic.twitter.com/lQReyQZBOJ
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) October 23, 2016
Those marching echo her sentiments through the spirit of rebellion she portrayed as Leia. “Carrie would be proud” writes Twitter user @batmotel alongside several photos of protesters with Leia signs:
Carrie would be proud #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/Hn9qAj0hN7
— ? (@batmoteI) January 21, 2017
Below are some other signs protesters have shared via Twitter:
Princess Leia lives on @WomensMarch #CarrieFisher @wusa9 #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/UXf1iBwaqG
— Peggy Fox (@PeggyTV) January 21, 2017
Princess Leia joins the #WomensMarch #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/ERMxviQTO2
— dcallejon (@dcallejon) January 21, 2017
In honor of her friend, #CarrieFisher #womensmarch #staynasty pic.twitter.com/sBNBKvVhMh
— Rose Kue (@rosekue) January 21, 2017
"#CarrieFisher sent Me" #womensmarchlondon #WomensMarch #DumpTrump pic.twitter.com/iw6h1wz5DJ
— Sasha Simic (@sashasimic) January 21, 2017
#WomensMarch + #CarrieFisher = ???? pic.twitter.com/CvjYzPGY7i
— Alex Leo (@AlexMLeo) January 21, 2017
Leia is not the only strong female fictional character making an appearance at the marches. DC Comics heroine Wonder Woman is also being widely invoked:
To the person who this, thank you. #WomensMarch #WonderWoman #strongwomen pic.twitter.com/0bTbPlA4OV
— DeeWonder_Love (@Dianadlgd12) January 21, 2017
My friend just sent this to me and it makes my heart swell #nastywoman #womensmarch #wonderwoman pic.twitter.com/pG0zZpfcWP
— Chris Harnick (@chrisharnick) January 21, 2017
On our way 2 #PershingSquare w/ the BEST marching partner 4 #WomensMarchLA! @GalGadot @PattyJenks #WomensMarch #WonderWoman #Equality pic.twitter.com/kucJGFQJwp
— Dorkalicious Itzmoe (@itzmoe) January 21, 2017
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