Connie Britton Slams Tennessee Anti-LGBT Bills, Says They're ''Completely Un-American''

Nashville star spoke openly about the latest legislation

By Lily Harrison Apr 14, 2016 8:01 PMTags
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Connie Britton is the latest star to express her concern over recent anti-LGBT legislation.

The Nashville actress opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about two new bills in Tennessee—House Bill 1840 and 2414—which are currently being reviewed by Governor Bill Haslam and the state's house and Senate.

"It's disturbing and unjust," she shared, adding that both bills are "completely un-American."

"I shoot a TV show in Tennessee and honestly if they proceed with this I'm not necessarily going to feel comfortable working there. That is a tricky situation because of course we employ a lot of people in the state, and you certainly don't want to have to interrupt that, but at the same time, this is the only way that we can have our voices be heard."

The 49-year-old added, "This kind of legislation always is completely shocking to me, although I do think that it stems from a certain traditionalism, and certain religious points of view that I personally believe are not being perceived the right way."

Britton also mused that she believes country music has "traditionally shown a blind eye to the LGBT community" but that things are "starting to change."

She added, "Certainly the environment in Nashville is strong enough and progressive enough that it could support a chance in that point of view."

Earlier this month, Bruce Springsteen cancelled a concert in North Carolina over their new anti-LGBT bathroom law.

"The law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden," he said in a statement, adding, "Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry."