Paul Rudd hands out bottles of water to voters in Pennsylvania on Election Day

The Hindu Bureau The Hindu Bureau | 11-06 16:10

Actor Paul Rudd made an unexpected appearance at Temple University in Pennsylvania on Election Day, handing out water bottles to voters who had been waiting in long lines to cast their ballots. Rudd, known for his roles in Ant-Man and Avengers: Endgame, expressed his admiration for the crowd’s patience and civic spirit.

“I just wanted to give people water,” he said. “They’re waiting in line for a long time, and it’s a wonderful thing that all these young people are out voting.” Rudd noted that some voters had been standing in line for as long as two hours and called their commitment “impressive.”

Paul Rudd has been giving out water bottles to those in line on Election Day at Temple University in Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/qdkZ8qi5Pt

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When asked by reporters about his motivation, Rudd shared that he had been engaged in various efforts throughout Pennsylvania on Election Day, encouraging voter turnout. “We wanted to come out and tell these students they’re doing really great things,” he added.

This isn’t Rudd’s first time lending support at the polls. In 2020, he greeted voters at the Barclays Center in New York, handing out cookies to those braving rainy conditions.

Rudd joins a wave of celebrity activism aimed at boosting voter participation. Other stars, including Jennifer Garner and Josh Gad, reportedly connected with voters via video calls in other states. His Avengers co-stars have also recently rallied together to promote voting, urging support for Democratic candidates in key races across the country.

Published - November 06, 2024 10:40 am IST

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