Ashley Judd Shows Support for Hillary Clinton at the DNC: ‘I’m Just Super Happy She Happens to Be Female’

She’s with her.

Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric spoke with Ashley Judd on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention, where Judd couldn’t contain her excitement about Hillary Clinton being the first female presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party.

Judd — an actress, political activist, and longtime Clinton supporter — talked about what a historic moment this is for women in this country. In fact, it was so important for Judd to to be here for all the festivities that she chose Philadelphia over another enticing offer.

“Well, I have a crush on a boy, and when I was thinking possibly about being with him this week instead of being here, I talked to myself as I would talk to another girlfriend, and I said, ‘Are you out of your mind?’” she told Couric of her decision to attend the DNC. “Even I, at times, can lapse and forget or overlook the astonishing significance of this moment.”

Judd, 48, added, “It’s enormously important and long overdue.”

However, the star of Divergent is not supporting Clinton just because she’s a woman, but because she feels she’s the best candidate.

“I’m grateful Hillary makes the point moot for us. … As President Obama said, she’s the most qualified person not only in this race, but possibly in history,” Judd explained. “I said that a couple of years ago and as you can imagine, the hate I got, the ridicule I endured. … I supported Hillary before I supported President Obama!”

She continued, “I’ve learned so much about her this week — her accomplishments and the depth of them is absolutely, indisputably staggering. That is the candidate, the nominee for whom I’m voting, I’m just superhappy she happens to be female.”

Hear, hear!