Last week, the 'How to Get Away With Murder' actress Karla Souza revealed that she was raped by a well-known Mexican Director. Since coming forward with her story, many have voiced their support for Souza, including fellow Latina Gina Rodriguez.
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Respaldamos a nuestra hermana Karla Souza y a todas las valientes Mexicanas que han levantado la voz #TimesupMx @KarlaSouza7
— Gina Rodriguez (@HereIsGina) February 24, 2018
"We support our sister Karla Souza and all the brave Mexican women who have raised their voices."
America Ferrera also supported Souza by tweeting, "Our remarkable sister speaking her truth and giving voice to so many women's silenced experience. #TIMESUP"
Our remarkable sister @KarlaSouza7 speaking her truth and giving voice to so many women’s silenced experiences. #TIMESUP
Karla Souza says she was raped by a director early in her career https://t.co/DjrBaq2psW
— America Ferrera (@AmericaFerrera) February 23, 2018
Many other celebs showed solidarity with Souza, including Anjelah Johnson, Brie Larson, Kerry Washington, Ellen Pompeo, Shonda Rhimes, and Tony Goldwyn.
Love you @KarlaSouza7. We stand with you. #timesup https://t.co/JdP1xIFyTf
— Anjelah Johnson (@anjelahjohnson) February 23, 2018
Respaldamos a nuestra hermana Karla Souza y a todas las valientes Mexicanas que han levantado la voz #TimesupMx https://t.co/0fUsBDEVng
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) February 24, 2018
And I stand with you Karla. XO #TimesUp #TimesUpMx https://t.co/CY59MQRiJx
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 24, 2018
Bravery inspires people. We stand with our sister Karla Souza and all the other Mexican women who have spoken out. @karlasouza7 #TimesupMx
— Ellen Pompeo (@EllenPompeo) February 24, 2018
The Shondaland family stands with our sister @KarlaSouza7 and all the other Mexican women who have spoken out #TimesupMx.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) February 24, 2018
I stand with my friend @KarlaSouza7 and all the other Mexican women who have spoken out against sexual abuse and harassment. #TimesupMx
— Tony Goldwyn (@tonygoldwyn) February 24, 2018
Souza's 'How to Get Away with Murder' costars Jack Falahee and Viola Davis also voiced their solidarity.
TW: story contains violent sexual recounts. https://t.co/B6qVZkin27
I stand with my sister @KarlaSouza7 and all the other Mexican women who have spoken out #TimesupMx
— Jack Falahee (@RestingPlatypus) February 24, 2018
Love to @KarlaSouza7...for your courage, your heart and for standing in your WORTH!
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) February 21, 2018
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This outpouring of support, love, and compassion is helping to shine a much-needed light on the sexual harassment and assault many women face in the workplace across the world. We at Latina also stand with the brave women in Mexico who are standing up and saying #TimesUp.
