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3-D Milana Vayntrub Protesting At LAX 2017

 

Milana Vayntrub holding a sunflower at the LAX protest against Donald Trump's Muslim ban. 

January 29, 2017. Photo by Diabolik

 

Probably the best photo I ever took, on the day I was more proud than ever to be an American, a feeling I truly miss. The protests this past weekend reminded me of this amazing day.

 

Trump had just taken office the first time around, and he immediately implemented his "Muslim Ban". Seven people had been detained at LAX. I was there for my usual celebrity hunt, as LAX was kind of my territory. (Other paps hated shooting there because the photos were never as glamorous as beach or shopping shots, but I didn't mind it because most celebrities would expect to see us there, so most of them didn't really mind it most of the time.)

 

Then, mid-day, protesters started showing up by the thousands, shutting down the entire airport! It was the most glorious sight I ever witnessed. It went on well into the night. In the crowd, I found Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino, and also the creator of "Community" and "Rick & Morty" (and my personal hero) Dan Harmon. Both gave me great interviews. 

 

I posted this video of the protest: https://youtu.be/kVYsAEtamew

 

But by far the highlight of the day for me was catching Milana in the crowd and her posing for me. I will never capture a more perfect moment than this.