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Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon, Kristin Chenoweth Sign Open Letter Opposing SNAP, Medicaid Cuts: “This Is Unacceptable and Wrong”

“We call on Congress to reject cuts to these vital programs that help millions put food on their tables and provide access to health care,” the document reads.

Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon, Kristin Chenoweth, Danai Gurira and Zayn Malik are among a group of stars who signed an open letter, calling for Congress to reject proposed cuts to the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) and Medicaid outlined in the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” In the missive published Wednesday by nonprofit organization Feeding America, the entertainment industry figures are urging Congress “to reject cuts to these vital programs that help millions put food on their tables and provide access to health care.” Additional signees included Adina Porter, Alan Cumming, Bianca Lawson, Chrishell Stause, Connie Britton, Dan Bucatinsky, Danielle Brooks, Daniella Pineda, David Arquette, Don Johnson, Karen Pittman, Kelvin Beachum, Lana Parrilla, Liev Schreiber, Liza Colón-Zayas, Michael Chiklis, Michelle Williams, Minka Kelly, Nancy Travis, Paul Scheer, Ron Pope, Rosario Dawson, Ryan Eggold, Samantha Harris, Sheryl Crow and Zoey Deutch.

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