Natalie Portman, Andrew Garfield and More Perform a Politically Charged ‘I Will Survive’

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By Thea Glassman January 12, 2017

There’s nothing like a little Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” to get you through some rough times. For Natalie Portman, Hailee Steinfeld, Andrew Garfield and lots more A-listers, those rough times mean the upcoming inauguration (and the four years to come).

W Magazine captured a whole bunch of celebrities performing the 1970’s hit — with a “lyrical improv” twist.

“This is going to be interesting, guys.” Garfield warned. “It may get too real.”

Watch for yourself below:

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