Jessica Biel was slammed on social media after noted anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. posted photos of her at the California State House with him. The pair was fighting against a state bill that would limit medical exemptions for vaccines. People were outraged that Jessica, 37, was against vaccines, and they bashed both her and husband Justin Timberlake on social media. Get all the info on Jessica’s views, the backlash, and her response to the drama.
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Robert, 65, posted the
photos of Jessica with him in Sacramento on June 12. He wrote in the caption, “Please say thank you to the courageous @jessicabiel for a busy and productive day at the California State House.”
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While he didn’t mention vaccines in the caption, he’s increasingly focused on anti-vax advocacy in recent years. In May,
members of his own family condemned him for his views, especially as many states have been hit by measles outbreaks in recent months.
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Social media reaction to Jessica’s involvement with Robert was swift. A few people defended her, but most people made jokes at her expense. Many were enraged that she would use her platform to spread misinformation about vaccines.
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Jessica and Justin, 38, share son
Silas, 4, and while the couple have never commented on his vaccination status,
In Touch Weekly reported in 2015 that they did not vaccinate him.
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On June 13, the 7th Heaven star took to Instagram to clarify why she was fighting the California bill. She wrote, “I am not against vaccinations — I support children getting vaccinations and I also support families having the right to make educated medical decisions for their children alongside their physicians.”
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She continued, “My concern with #SB277 is solely regarding medical exemptions. My dearest friends have a child with a medical condition that warrants an exemption from vaccinations, and, should this bill pass, it would greatly affect their family’s ability to care for their child in this state.”
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The Golden Globe nominee wrote, “That’s why I spoke to legislators and argued against this bill. Not because I don’t believe in vaccinations, but because I believe in giving doctors and the families they treat the ability to decide what’s best for their patients and the ability to provide that treatment.”
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What do you think of Jessica’s response? Sound off in the comments!
Robert, 65, posted the
photos of Jessica with him in Sacramento on June 12. He wrote in the caption, “Please say thank you to the courageous @jessicabiel for a busy and productive day at the California State House.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
While he didn’t mention vaccines in the caption, he’s increasingly focused on anti-vax advocacy in recent years. In May,
members of his own family condemned him for his views, especially as many states have been hit by measles outbreaks in recent months.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Social media reaction to Jessica’s involvement with Robert was swift. A few people defended her, but most people made jokes at her expense. Many were enraged that she would use her platform to spread misinformation about vaccines.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Jessica and Justin, 38, share son
Silas, 4, and while the couple have never commented on his vaccination status,
In Touch Weekly reported in 2015 that they did not vaccinate him.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
On June 13, the 7th Heaven star took to Instagram to clarify why she was fighting the California bill. She wrote, “I am not against vaccinations — I support children getting vaccinations and I also support families having the right to make educated medical decisions for their children alongside their physicians.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
She continued, “My concern with #SB277 is solely regarding medical exemptions. My dearest friends have a child with a medical condition that warrants an exemption from vaccinations, and, should this bill pass, it would greatly affect their family’s ability to care for their child in this state.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
The Golden Globe nominee wrote, “That’s why I spoke to legislators and argued against this bill. Not because I don’t believe in vaccinations, but because I believe in giving doctors and the families they treat the ability to decide what’s best for their patients and the ability to provide that treatment.”
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What do you think of Jessica’s response? Sound off in the comments!
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