Democracy is “in real trouble,” Mark Ruffalo told MSNBC’s Antonio Hylton while attending the “No Kings” rally in New York City Saturday. His words were echoed by Ellen Pompeo, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Kimmel, and many more notable people and celebrities who spoke out in support of the nationwide protests.

"Being brave for what we hold dear — our freedoms, our democracy, and each other — it's on us, guys," said the actor at a demonstration in New York City on Saturday.

Mark Ruffalo, along with other Marvel actors, Marisa Tomei, Glenn Close, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recently joined the No Kings Protest. Organized on June 14, the event was held to protest against the current US President,