Elizabeth Debicki and other actresses attending the annual Women in Film gala said it's the duty of Hollywood studios to boycott states that allow restrictive abortion laws to go into effect, while others pointed out that such a move could have unintended consequences.

Actors, Oscar-winning producer talk abortion law boycotts, unintended consequences

In a night of commanding words from some of the most accomplished women in entertainment at the annual Women in Film Gala Wednesday night in Beverly Hills, Issa Rae brought the audience to their feet with her riotously funny acceptance speech. The "Insecure" creator decided to take inspiration from her hip-hop idols and buck the social convention of women being humble.

Honoree Issa Rae brings audience to its feet with acceptance speech at Women in Film gala

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Actors, Oscar-winning producer talk abortion law boycotts, unintended consequences

Honoree Issa Rae brings audience to its feet with acceptance speech at Women in Film gala