Celebrities unite to ‘Make Nukes History’ ahead of Oscars 2024

“Oppenheimer” cast members and other celebrities have lent their voices to a powerful initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons.| PHOTO: oppenheimermovie/Instagram

Leveraging their celebrity status and influence, a star-studded lineup including Jane Fonda and “Oppenheimer” cast members has lent their voices to a powerful initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons.

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) has launched its “Make Nukes History” campaign in Los Angeles, coinciding with the buzz surrounding Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film “Oppenheimer.”

The campaign, which includes billboards, a significant art installation, and an open letter published in the Los Angeles Times, seeks to spark conversations about the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons.

The open letter, signed by Matthew Modine, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Douglas, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Lisa Rinna, Kristen Stewart, Emma Thompson and Yvette Nicole Brown among others, stresses the urgency of addressing the current global stockpile of over 13,000 nuclear weapons.

“Oppenheimer was right to warn us,” the letter further reads. “Today, 13,000 nuclear weapons are held by nine countries. Some are 80 times more powerful than the ones that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.”

Drawing parallels between history and the present, the letter also underscores the continued relevance of Oppenheimer’s warnings against the arms race and the proliferation of increasingly potent weapons.

“As artists and advocates, we want to raise our voices to remind people that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not,” it continues.

“At a time of great uncertainty, even one nuclear weapon — on land, under the sea, in the air, or in space — is too many. To protect our families, our communities, and our world, we must demand that global leaders work to make nuclear weapons history — and build a brighter future.”

The call to action resonates across industries, with Michael Douglas, Emma Thompson and others joining the chorus, demanding decisive action from world leaders.

Ending the open letter with a strong message: “Please join us—before our luck runs out.”