Jedward show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement as they join Los Angeles protest whilst isolating in the States with Tara Reid
Jedward showed their solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement on Tuesday as they joined protesters in Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
The Irish pop star twins, 28, shared a video on their Twitter account where they were seen joining hordes of marching Americans making their voices heard amid the killing of black man George Floyd at the hands of a white cop.
It comes as the brothers, real names John and Edward Grimes, have been isolating with actress pal Tara Reid at her LA home.
Solidarity: Jedward showed their solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement on Tuesday as they joined protesters in Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles
Documenting their support for the movement on their social media, the twins shared several clips of themselves joining in the peaceful protests in the Californian city.
The pair, who shot to fame on the sixth series of X Factor in 2009, were seen wearing white face masks as they chanted out ‘Black Lives Matter’ in unison with the crowds.
In one clip, the singer could be seen on top of a car and holding up a placard which read ‘Black Lives Matter’ while repeatedly chanting ‘No justice, no peace’.
The way they were: The pair, who shot to fame on the sixth series of X Factor in 2009, were seen wearing white face masks as they chanted out ‘Black Lives Matter’ in unison with the crowds (pictured in 2011)
While another saw the blond star holding the same sign while kneeling in front of soldiers.
The pair further showed support for the cause as they previously tweeted: ‘In each others arms we’ll find peace. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. #BlackLivesMatter.’
While another message read: ‘There should be no more hurt. Keep making your voices heard. Together we stand united. Enough is Enough! #BlackLivesMatter.’
Support: The Irish pop star twins, 28, shared a video on their Twitter account where they were seen joining hordes of marching Americans making their voices heard amid the killing of black man George Floyd at the hands of a white cop
Black Lives Matter: Documenting their support for the movement on their social media, the twins shared several clips of themselves joining in the peaceful protests in the Californian city
Joining in: In one clip, the singer could be seen on top of a car and holding up a placard which read ‘Black Lives Matter’ while repeatedly chanting ‘No justice, no peace’
The Irish duo have been staying in LA for months, after moving in with Tara Reid, 44, and her boyfriend when quarantine began.
The group met on the 2011 edition of Celebrity Big Brother and have been close friends ever since.
Discussing their living situation on the We Hear podcast last month, Tara said: ‘Right now to have them in my life here… they truly have made this experience so much better than it would it would have been for me…
Message: While another saw the blond star holding the same sign while kneeling in front of soldiers
Tweet: The pair further showed support for the cause as they previously tweeted: ‘In each others arms we’ll find peace. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. #BlackLivesMatter’
‘I got my best friends back, and we’re doing the best we can.’
Jedward are a number of famous names using their platform to promote the BLM movement or have joined protesters in taking a stand against police brutality of black people.
Meanwhile, more than 25 MILLION people took part in #BlackoutTuesday social media campaign by posting black squares on Instagram to protest death of George Floyd.
BFFs: The Irish duo have been staying in LA for months, after moving in with Tara Reid, 44, and her boyfriend when quarantine began (pictured in 2013)