Taraneh Alidoosti’s Journey from Cinematic Icon to Global Symbol of Defiance

In November 2022, Alidoosti transitioned from a celebrated actress to a global symbol of civil resistance when she posted a black-and-white photograph of herself to Instagram without a mandatory headscarf. In the image, she held a sign inscribed with the slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" in Kurdish, a direct show of solidarity with the protest movement sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. This photograph became one of the most iconic images of the era, illustrating her transition from a public figure who spoke through her roles to one who spoke with her own voice against systemic oppression.