Ali Larter shares personal story about relying on Planned Parenthood at Philadelphia rally for nonprofit group
Ali Larter took to the stage on Wednesday at a Planned Parenthood rally in Philadelphia.
The 40-year-old actress took part in the Planned Parenthood 2017 Philadelphia Action Forum at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral.
The actress in a white polka dot top and blue skinny jeans shared that she previously relied on Planned Parenthood, according to an article by People.
Rally speaker: Ali Larter spoke about relying on Planned Parenthood at a rally for the nonprofit organization on Wednesday in Philadelphia
'I am one of the one-in-five women that will use a Planned Parenthood health center in their lifetime,' Larter said of the 100-year-old nonprofit organization.
Larter echoed actress Scarlett Johansson who spoke during the Women's March on Saturday about relying on Planned Parenthood at age 15 after being in the entertainment industry for eight years.
The former Heroes star said she was age 19 when she first moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
'I didn’t have any friends, I didn’t have a net, I didn’t know where to go and I didn’t have any doctors,' Larter said.
Casual style: The actress wore a white polka dot blouse and skinny jeans to the Planned Parenthood 2017 Philadelphia Action Forum
Personal story: The former Heroes star discussed relying on Planned Parenthood in the past
On the stage: Ali took to the stage at the Philadelphia Episcopal Church to deliver her remarks
'But I knew about Planned Parenthood and it was simple and accessible. I think that now more and more, especially for women in rural and underserved areas, this is their only access to be able to take care of their own bodies,' she added.
Larter also spoke out against Planned Parenthood being politicized.
'This policy has nothing to do with abortion, this is about cutting women off from cancer screenings, birth control, HIV and STD testing and treatment, she said.
Good times: The actress teamed with Planned Parenthood Action Fund president Cecile Richards and attendee Lillian Guy at the event
Fan favourite: Ali and Lillian shook hands as Cecile, right, and Dayle Steinberg, CEO at Planned Parenthood Southeastern PA, looked on
'And that’s the biggest thing, this shouldn’t be a political issue. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent. You should be able to have the right to choose your health care provider,' Larter added.
The actress urged forum participants to devote their time, energy and money to make a difference.
'Call your representative and share your story about why it’s important to you,' Larter advised.
Big hug: Lillian and Ali hugged it out at the rally
'I’m shaken to the core at the thought of them defunding Planned Parenthood, leaving all these women with no place to turn,' she said.
Larter can next be seen reprising her role of Claire Redfield in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter that opens on Friday in the US and on February 3 in the UK.
The actress has been married since 2009 to actor Hayes MacArthur and they have a six-year-old son Theodore and two-year-old daughter Vivienne together.
Taking a stand: Ali took a stand with Dayle and Cecile
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