Stacey Abrams may have lost the governor’s race in Georgia, but the effects are being felt all over the country. On the opposite coast, Hollywood stars are calling for a film boycott in the state over the election results, but Abrams has made it clear that’s not something she wants. (Instead, she said she’ll file a federal lawsuit over the “gross mismanagement of Georgia’s election system.”)

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After Abrams — who was backed by many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey — acknowledged on Friday that her Republican opponent Brian Kemp would be declared the state’s next governor, some stars threatened to no longer work there due to the claims of corruption. Alyssa Milano, Sons of Anarchy’s Ron Perlman and The West Wing’s Bradley Whitford were among them.

There are over 20 productions shooting in Georgia. Is the entertainment industry willing to support the economy of a totally corrupt state that suppresses democracy; where the winner isn’t the best choice for the people but the best schemer or crook? — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 17, 2018





To all my friends who are studio and network executives, if you choose to shoot movies and tv in Georgia, don’t bother to call me. https://t.co/gtIKNJBhNF — Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) November 17, 2018









Brian Kemp is a corrupt, homophobic, unapologetic disenfranchiser of African American voters. If he seizes power, Hollywood needs to use it’s leverage and pull out of Georgia. Studios need to put their money where their mouth is and stand up to hate. #boycottgeorgia — Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) November 8, 2018









So much hatred of Hollywood from @BrianKempGA & his supporters. Time to take the BILLIONS we sink into Georgia’s economy every year elsewhere. #boycottgeorgia — Betsy Sullenger (@betsysullenger) November 16, 2018





If Kemp wins in Georgia, Hollywood should put its money where its mouth is and pull all production out of the state. https://t.co/BKiShMiXTY — Frank Rich (@frankrichny) November 7, 2018





However, soon after #boycottgeorgia started trending over the weekend, so did #WeAreGeorgia, where those who would be affected spoke out against it. For instance:

Since 2016, I’ve been a full time actor. No other job and comfortable financially. This isn’t me bragging – this is me sharing my story and love for GA. I am surrounded by loving, open-minded, kind, talented, thriving artists – both at work and in my neighborhood. #WeAreGeorgia — Jessica Miesel (@jessica_miesel) November 19, 2018





Please don’t #boycottGeorgia. There’s something very special here. The state of Georgia’s politics does not represent the industry here, I assure you. We are good people. #WeAreGeorgia. #withGeorgia — Jessica Miesel (@jessica_miesel) November 19, 2018





#WeAreGeorgia I’m a mom of a 2 and 3 year old and am married to @ericmendenhall. We’re a two-actor-income household. We truly love our life in Atlanta. We have a garden and six chickens. I tutor a Syrian refugee woman who has become a friend. Our children love each other. 1/ — Bethany Anne Lind (@LindBethanyAnne) November 19, 2018





Many others in the entertainment industry also spoke out about how it would directly hurt them.