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Jamie Lee Curtis is among the celebrities showing their support for Greta Thunberg after the climate activist was detained by police during an environmental demonstration in Germany.
The 20-year-old travelled to western Germany to take part in a protest against the demolition of the village of Lützerath to make way for the expansion of a nearby coal mine.
During the demonstration, there were clashes with the police and Greta was one of several protesters who was carried away by authorities.
Taking to Instagram, Jamie Lee shared a picture of a news article which showed Greta being taken away.
Alongside the photo, which has gained more than 26,000 likes, the 64-year-old actress described Greta as an "influencer".
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Rock band Garbage also threw their support behind the Swedish activist.
Jamie Lee Curtis showed her support for Greta (Jordan Strauss/AP/REX/Shutterstock)
The activist was described as an 'influencer' (PA)Taking to Twitter they wrote: "Free Greta Thunberg."
Author Morgan Jenkins also applauded Greta as she shared a snap of her being carried away by police.
She wrote: "Greta Thunberg's face in this image reminds me of the faces of kids who had to get hauled out of the McDonald's ball pit when they were getting too wild.
"She is unbothered."
Greta was detained by police (AFP via Getty Images)This isn't the first time Halloween star Jamie Lee has expressed her support and admiration for Greta.
Last month Greta mocked controversial online personality Andrew Tate following his arrest as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation, which stemmed from evidence of a pizza box shown in a video he aimed at her.
She tweeted: "This is what happens when you don’t recycle your pizza boxes."
Jamie Lee then responded: "Maybe there is a late night team looking for a new comedy writer. @GretaThunberg for the environment AND the win!"
Jamie Lee applauded Greta's comeback (Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock)A video from the protest in Germany shows dozens of police in riot gear at the event, moving in on the crowd after several activists ran over to the Garzweiler open pit mine.
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The activists stood at the brink of the open pit, which has a sharp break-off edge, according to German news agency dpa.
Police said it was dangerous and people were prohibited from staying there.