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Celebrities Go Online to Voice Support for Ukraine

This combination of photos shows, top row from left, Jon Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Luis Fonsi, Elton John, bottom row from left, Juanes, Angélique Kidjo, Chris Rock, Alejandro Sanz, Bruce Springsteen and Gloria Steinem, who are among the celebrities expected to participate in a Global Citizen-organized social media rally to show support for Ukraine. (AP)
This combination of photos shows, top row from left, Jon Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Luis Fonsi, Elton John, bottom row from left, Juanes, Angélique Kidjo, Chris Rock, Alejandro Sanz, Bruce Springsteen and Gloria Steinem, who are among the celebrities expected to participate in a Global Citizen-organized social media rally to show support for Ukraine. (AP)
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Celebrities Go Online to Voice Support for Ukraine

This combination of photos shows, top row from left, Jon Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Luis Fonsi, Elton John, bottom row from left, Juanes, Angélique Kidjo, Chris Rock, Alejandro Sanz, Bruce Springsteen and Gloria Steinem, who are among the celebrities expected to participate in a Global Citizen-organized social media rally to show support for Ukraine. (AP)
This combination of photos shows, top row from left, Jon Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Luis Fonsi, Elton John, bottom row from left, Juanes, Angélique Kidjo, Chris Rock, Alejandro Sanz, Bruce Springsteen and Gloria Steinem, who are among the celebrities expected to participate in a Global Citizen-organized social media rally to show support for Ukraine. (AP)

A group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music - including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish - have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.

The Global Citizen-organized social media rally Friday urges governments, institutions, corporations and individuals to help fund humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and other regions of the world. Celebrities are being asked to use their social media accounts to publicize the effort, using the hashtag #StandUpForUkraine.

Springsteen posted a video on social media Friday to show his support: "Refugees in Ukraine and around the world need our help now,” he said. "Everyone deserves safe and humane living conditions.” Barbra Streisand tweeted a link to Global Citizen and wrote: "I supported and hope you will too.”

The list of participants also includes The Weeknd, Alanis Morissette, Alejandro Sanz, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Chris Isaak, Chris Rock, Demi Lovato, FINNEAS, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Green Day, Carole King, Jon Batiste, Juanes, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Leon Bridges, Luke Combs, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, Pharrell Williams, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shaquille O’Neal, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, Weezer, 5 Seconds of Summer, Dave Matthews, Radiohead, Miley Cyrus, Tame Impala, U2 and Usher.

Celine Dion took to Instagram to upload a video of support with a caption in English and French that said: "I'm calling in world leaders to help all those who are forced to leave their homes.” Ellen DeGeneres in her own video urged world leaders to "do the right thing and contribute the billions they need.”

The campaign has also been joined by players for the NBA's Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies, the band Metallica, Billy Porter, Julian Lennon, Adam Lambert, Luis Fonsi, Padma Lakshmi, Weezer and Rita Ora.

The campaign takes place a day before a pledging conference Saturday co-hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Viola Davis Makes Younger Self Proud as US President in ‘G20’ 

Actor Viola Davis attends the special screening of "G20" at the Regal Times Square on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP)
Actor Viola Davis attends the special screening of "G20" at the Regal Times Square on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP)
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Viola Davis Makes Younger Self Proud as US President in ‘G20’ 

Actor Viola Davis attends the special screening of "G20" at the Regal Times Square on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP)
Actor Viola Davis attends the special screening of "G20" at the Regal Times Square on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP)

For Viola Davis, seeing her first images of a strong Black woman on television when she was growing up became an inspiration for her role as the US president in the thriller film "G20."

The 1974 American crime drama series "Get Christie Love!" starring Teresa Graves as an undercover detective immediately captivated Davis.

"Whenever she would arrest someone, she was like 'You're under arrest, baby!' and I was like 'Oh my God! Oh my goodness!' and she would throw men off balconies," Davis told Reuters.

"When you see it, you can believe it. When you see it, you can see yourself in it and there's something about being seen that forces you to see yourself," she added.

"G20," which arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, is directed by Mexican director Patricia Riggen and follows Davis' character US President Danielle Sutton, who protects her family and other world leaders when a G20 summit in Cape Town, South Africa is infiltrated by terrorists.

The movie also stars Anthony Anderson as Danielle's husband and first gentleman Derek Sutton, "black-ish" actor Marsai Martin as their daughter Serena Sutton, and Christopher Farrar as their son Demetrius Sutton.

Davis specifically requested Anderson to play her movie husband because of their close bond.

"We've always had a great relationship, just in the same network, traveling in the same circles, having the same friends," Anderson said.

However, both Davis and Anderson admitted that their biggest bonding experiences came from collecting free items together at gifting suites.

"I didn't want to mention that. We like the free stuff,” said Davis, triggering a fit of laughter from both of the actors.

Another thing about the movie that amused Davis was thinking about how her younger self would be ecstatic to see her playing the role of Danielle.

"That 6-year-old Viola has been serving me. My job is to make her squeal. My job is to make her really excited about who she's going to become," Viola said.

Davis is known for her EGOT status, which stands for a winner of the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, and is one of the highest honors for a performer in Hollywood.