Actor Sam Elliott stars in a new advertisement created by a former Republican anti-Trump group, urging voters to “stand up and vote for a woman.”

Elliott, famous for his rugged cowboy appearance and roles in films like “The Big Lebowski” and “A Star is Born,” delivers his message against beautiful shots of the American landscape, featuring farms and riders on horseback.

The advertisement, aimed at promoting democracy and produced by The Lincoln Project, asserts that Vice President Kamala Harris displays “more courage, more honor, and more guts” than former President Donald Trump.

“What are you waiting for?” Elliott asks in the ad. “If it’s about being a woman, it’s time to move past that.”

Elliott’s Endorsement Highlights Key Campaign Message

Elliott’s masculine appeal to voters supporting Harris underscores a growing theme in the election: gender issues.

Prior to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, the issue of abortion rights was a significant mobilizer among women leaning toward the Democratic Party. With Harris now the nominee, the nation is presented with its second chance in ten years to possibly elect the first female president in U.S. history.

Trump’s campaign strategy has aimed at attracting younger male voters by collaborating with influencers like Adin Ross, Logan Paul, and Theo Von. He has also highlighted his backing of Bitcoin, which is quite appealing to many young white males.

On the Republican side, running mate JD Vance has faced backlash for remarks regarding “childless cat ladies,” while Democratic counterpart Tim Walz has emphasized his family man image, and Harris’ spouse Doug Emhoff has temporarily halted his career to support her campaign.

Current polls reveal a significant gender divide in support, with Harris gaining traction among women and Trump resonating more with men, a trend particularly prominent among younger voters. Statistically, more women tend to participate in elections than men.

Contributing: Joey Garrison, Francesca Chambers