Scarlett Johansson, Kerry Washington and more stars unite for Women’s Marches around the world

People around the world united for the Women's March to promote civil and human rights. A ton of star power backed the January movement, with celebrities like Katy Perry, Chelsea Handler and Amy Schumer participating in events across the country. Originally set for just Washington D.C., the March quickly spread around the world with hundreds of thousands of people coming together to make their voices heard.

Marcia Gay Harden, Miley Cyrus and Jane Fonda were among the tens of thousands of people that took to the streets of Downtown L.A. for the Women's March. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Kerry Washington also showed support at the Women's March in L.A., giving an inspirational speech. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Natalie Portman took to the L.A. stage as well. The pregnant star thanked everyone for attending and "for showing our power to the world." She concluded her speech by raising her microphone into the air. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Scarlett Johansson also empowered the masses with a speech. The actress attended the Women's March on Washington in D.C. Photo: Noam Galai/WireImage/Getty Images

Jane Fonda and James Franco were all smiles at the L.A. Women's March. The two actors hugged, thrilled to be fighting for women's rights. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Roar! Katy Perry posed with Senator Cory Booker at the Women's March on Washington in D.C. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Wire/Getty Images

Helen Mirren encouraged crowds during the Women's March in New York City. Photo: Andrew Toth/WireImage/Getty Images

Amy Schumer and Madonna united at the rally at the Women's March on Washington in D.C. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Chelsea Handler, Maria Bello and Charlize Theron were happy to lead the Women's March at the Sundance Film Festival on Main Street in Park City, Utah. Photo: George Pimentel/Getty Images

John Legend was spotted in the crowd in Park City. The singer was there to attend the Sundance Film Festival, but made sure to support the movement. Photo: George Pimentel/Getty Images

Taylor Schilling marched in NYC. Photo: Instagram/@nycwomensmarch

Cher was seen marching in Washington D.C. The star had recently posted to Twitter: "On way 2D.C. March There r Marches ALL OVER THE WORLD After March we will Join Organizations!! WE WONT SIT & BE NOTHING!! #WhyIMarch #WomensMarch" Photo: Twitter/@ArielleAtSea

Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter shared a photo from the march. Photo: Instagram/@therealkrystenritter

Lena Dunham shared a photo that showed her and Girls showrunner Jenni Konner supporting the Women's March. Lena filled up a pink bus and headed to Washington D.C. She wrote: "With the sister wife where I belong @JenniKonner" Photo: Twitter/@lenadunham

Debra Messing was ready to get to Washington. The actress shared a photo writing: "ROADTRIP to D.C.! #womensmarch2017" Photo: Instagram/@therealdebramessing

Jessica Chastain showed off her "special guest" passes for the Women's March in Washington, D.C. It appeared as though the Miss Sloane star brought a ton of friends with her judging by the amount of credentials around her neck. Photo: Instagram/@jessicachastain

Katy Perry showed her support at the start of the rally, by posting a throwback of her and her sister, Angela. The sisters walked together in D.C. The superstar wrote: "Marching with SO many sisters today but my heart is most proud to march with my blood sister, Angela, who has always been my guardian angel. We should all be guardians for each other. I march today because I am not afraid anymore and I hope I can be an example of fearlessness and resilience. I will not let anyone suppress me, silence me or clip my wings. For a long time I misunderstood the true definition of being a feminist, but now that I know, I am empowered! I am indisputably a feminist. I am here today to break the cycle of suppression and inequality. I stand with you all! ❤ #whyimarch @womensmarch" Photo: Instagram/@katyperry

Victoria Beckham showed her support for marchers by posting a touching photo of her hugging her daughter Harper. She captioned the photo: "Proud to support women everywhere today #womensupportingwomen #womensmarchlondon x VB" Photo: Instagram/@victoriabeckham

"I'm here with two of my besties!" Chelsea Handler said in a short video she posted to her Instagram with Mary McCormack and Charlize Theron. "There's a movement happening - get with it!" the comic went on to say. The stars participated in the women's march at Sundance in Park City, Utah. Photo: Instagram/@chelseahandler