VIDEO: The White House Put Out a Sexual Assault PSA With a Ton of Celebs
Sexual assault is a disgusting, evil thing. But just because something is objectively wrong doesn't mean people are necessarily going to recognize it as such. So leave it to The White House (fresh off responding to the Justin Bieber deportation petition) to surmise that the only way anyone is going to get the message that sexual assault is an abomination is if celebrities tell them so.
Enter Daniel Craig, Seth Meyers, Benicio Del Toro, Steve Carell, Dulé Hill, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama to detail the ills of sexual assault, why it's wrong, and what you can do to stop it. It's a powerful lecture to men everywhere that, quite simply, as Guardians of the Galaxy star Del Toro puts it, "If she doesn't consent, or if she can't consent, it's rape, it's assault." Craig poignantly adds, "If saw it happening, I'd never blame her—I'd help her." So yeah, unless you want to find yourself an enemy of James Bond himself, check out this video and spread the message:
Three of the stars spoke out in an official statement released by The White House:
Benicio Del Toro: "This PSA is about reaching out to people and letting them know that there is an epidemic of sexual assaults. Those who commit sexual assaults will be condemned, whoever they are. The PSA also encourages any witness to such acts to speak up, do the right thing, and be a hero. It is about protecting and respecting our loved ones—our mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, and girlfriends."
Dulé Hill: "One sexual assault is one too many. My desire for this PSA is that it will heighten awareness and in turn be a catalyst for more prevention."
Daniel Craig: "I am honored to be part of such an important and crucial project. The message is clear and simple; everyone has a responsibility. There are no exceptions. There are no excuses. Please watch it and pass it on."
Get full details on the "1 is 2 Many Campaign" here.