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The Independent UK
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Chelsea Ritschel

MYSTERIOUS: Melissa mccarthy shares statement in support of drag amid right wing efforts to restrict performances | Mind Blowing Facts

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Melissa McCarthy has spoken out in defence of drag performers amid a battle in certain states to restrict where drag shows can be performed.

The Bridesmaids star, 52, addressed the current threat to gender expression, which recently resulted in the passing of a bill in Tennessee that effectively bans drag shows from being performed in public or in front of minors, on Instagram on Monday.

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