LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hadley Duvall became a trending topic after sharing her emotional story at the Democratic National Convention last month, and she'll soon be back on your television screen.
The 22-year-old reproductive rights advocate from Owensboro, Kentucky, filmed a new ad for the Kamala Harris campaign and criticized Donald Trump for his views on abortion. The ad was released on social media Wednesday and will hit the airwaves soon.
According to The Hill, the spot will air during several high-profile programs, including the season premiere of "Survivor" and "Good Morning America," and during HGTV and Bravo shows to target the female demographic.
In the ad, Duvall is seen going through her morning routine at home before describing the abuse she suffered at the hands of a "monster," her stepfather, who raped and impregnated her when she was 12. Pop star Billie Eilish's "When the Party's Over" plays in the background.
Eilish endorsed Harris Tuesday.
"I just remember thinking, 'I have to get out of my skin,'" Duvall says in the ad. "I can't be me right now. This can't be it. I didn't know what to do. I was a child. I didn't know what it meant to be pregnant."
Duvall, who eventually miscarried, goes on to say she had options at the time. Those options are no longer available in Kentucky, which has a total ban on abortions following the reversal of Roe vs. Wade.
She blames Donald Trump in the ad.
"Because Donald Trump overturned Roe v. Wade, girls and women all over the country have lost the right to choose," she said. "Even for rape and incest. Donald Trump did this. He took away our freedom."
Duvall also appeared in an ad for Gov. Andy Beshear during his reelection bid in 2023.
Duvall shared her story on the DNC stage in August as Beshear watched close by. An audible gasp could be heard from the United Center crowd when she asked, "What is so beautiful about a child having to carry her parent's child," referring to Trump's past comments stating abortion bans are a "beautiful" thing.
Beshear later called Duvall one of the bravest people he's ever met.
Duvall spoke to WHAS11 the following day in Chicago and said in that moment, she was able to take her power back.
"I find myself being so grateful because there were times I didn't think I'd make it to the age of 22," she told WHAS11. "I sat there and soaked it in for a moment and I was like all that damage is going to change the world."
Duvall said she and Beshear have formed a close friendship. The governor even gave her advice recently on buying her first home.
"It doesn't matter what it's about, if I need something, he will answer the call or answer the text," she said.
