ATLANTA, Ga. — Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has canceled her performance at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta this month because of her opposition to Georgia's controversial "heartbeat law."
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The show was scheduled for June 22. The law effectively bans abortion in Georgia after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is around six weeks of pregnancy.
Fox Theatre officials said tickets will be refunded.
Haddish wrote in a statement:
“After much deliberation, I am postponing my upcoming show in Atlanta. I love the state of Georgia, but I need to stand with women and until they withdraw Measure HB481, I cannot in good faith perform there.”
Haddish starred in the hit comedy "Girls Trip" and currently stars in the television series "The Last O.G."