One of Iran's most prominent actors posted an image of herself on social media without a mandatory headscarf and holding a sign that translates to 'Woman. Life. Freedom.'
Alidoosti, one of the best-known actors who has remained in Iran amid the unprecedented challenge to the regime, had already publicly backed the protest movement. On Wednesday, she posted the image of herself with her head uncovered on her official Instagram account.She held a Kurdish-language slogan of the protest movement reading"Jin. Jiyan. Azadi." .
Days ago on Instagram, the actor vowed to remain in her homeland at"any price", saying she planned to stop working and instead support the families of those killed or arrested in the protest crackdown. "I will fight for my home. I will pay any price to stand up for my rights, and most importantly, I believe in what we are building together today," she added.Alidoosti has been a prominent presence on the Iranian cinema scene since her teens and also starred in the recent acclaimed movie by director Saeed Roustayi"Leila's Brothers", which was shown at this year's Cannes festival.
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