Hillary Clinton hoped Hollywood’s “Voice of God” would woo voters in a commercial that aired two years ago during her presidential campaign.
Morgan Freeman, who apologized Thursday after being accused by eight women of unwanted touching and harassment, narrated the spot.
“Her life’s work has been about breaking barriers and so would her presidency, which is why for every American who’s not being paid what they’re worth, who’s being held back by student debt or a system tilted against them, and there are far too many of you, she understands that our country can’t reach its potential unless we all do,” Freeman, who played God twice in comedies “Bruce Almighty” and “Evan Almighty,” said in the Clinton ad. “Together. A stronger country.”
The video shows Clinton interacting with supporters during her campaign trail throughout the years. Images of Clinton meeting an elderly woman or hugging an African-American woman appear on the screen as well.
“After law school, she could’ve joined a high-priced law firm, but instead, she worked to reform juvenile injustice in South Carolina,” Freeman adds. “Exposed racism in Alabama schools, registered Latino voters in Texas and provided legal aid to families in Arkansas.”
Morgan Freeman: 8 Things You Didn't Know About Him (Photos)
Morgan Freeman is quite possibly the most well known actor around and if you haven't seen him you've definitely heard him.
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He Was in the Military
Morgan Freeman joined the Air Force in 1955, right after graduating from high school. He worked as a radar technician until 1959.
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He Was a Dancer
Freeman's first paid show business job was a dancer in the 1964 World's Fair.
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He Owns a Club
The Oscar-winning actor co-owns a blues club and restaurant with his friend Bill Luckett. The bar is called Ground Zero and it's in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
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He performed on Broadway
Morgan Freeman made his Broadway debut in an all-black cast of "Hello, Dolly" in 1967 alongside Pearl Bailey.
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He Worked as a Clerk Typist
When Freeman was still trying to make it as an actor in New York, he took jobs as a clerk typist to pay his rent.
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He's a beekeeper
In 2014, Morgan Freeman came on the "Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" and said that he started to keep bees and described how he feeds his bees -- and surprisingly doesn't need to wear a special outfit to protect himself because he resonates with the bees.
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He almost died from pneumonia
When Freeman was 16 years old, an abscess developed on his lungs from contracting pneumonia. He almost died when the abscess burst.
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His Top 5 Movies
Morgan Freeman has said that there are five movies that have changed his life: "The Shawshank Redemption," "Bruce Almighty," "Driving Miss Daisy," "Lean on Me," and "Million Dollar Baby."
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Morgan Freeman has been in show business for over 50 years
Morgan Freeman is quite possibly the most well known actor around and if you haven't seen him you've definitely heard him.