Iranian-American celebrities show support for protest movement in Iran

Sarah Shahi, who was born in the US to Iranian parents, has been vocal in her support of the protests. Pictured in London this week to promote the 'Black Adam' film. Photo: Warner Bros
Sarah Shahi, who was born in the US to Iranian parents, has been vocal in her support of the protests. Pictured in London this week to promote the 'Black Adam' film. Photo: Warner Bros
Shahi at a 'Black Adam' premiere in London on Tuesday. Photo: Warner Bros.
Shahi at a 'Black Adam' premiere in London on Tuesday. Photo: Warner Bros.
Yara Shahidi has repeatedly drawn attention to the situation in Iran on her Instagram account, where she has more than 7 million followers. AFP
Yara Shahidi has repeatedly drawn attention to the situation in Iran on her Instagram account, where she has more than 7 million followers. AFP
US actress Yara Shahidi, pictured in 2017. EPA
US actress Yara Shahidi, pictured in 2017. EPA
Navid Negahban, who was born in Iran, has posted support in both Farsi and English. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National
Navid Negahban, who was born in Iran, has posted support in both Farsi and English. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National
Negahban in between takes while filming a scene during the shooting of the short film '51' at the Central Souk in Abu Dhabi on June 28, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National
Negahban in between takes while filming a scene during the shooting of the short film '51' at the Central Souk in Abu Dhabi on June 28, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National
Maz Jobrani, a veteran Iranian-American comedian, recently posted a video on Instagram imploring people to care about what is happening in Iran. Photo: Levity Entertainment
Maz Jobrani, a veteran Iranian-American comedian, recently posted a video on Instagram imploring people to care about what is happening in Iran. Photo: Levity Entertainment