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Minka Kelly has revealed she had abortion at a young age in a brave Instagram post shared Thursday morning.

The 38-year-old actress revealed the procedure was 'the smartest decision' she could've made after becoming pregnant, and shared an image of the Alabama lawmakers who backed a bill to prevent nearly all abortions in the state.

'When I was younger I had an abortion. It was the smartest decision I could’ve made, not only for myself & my boyfriend at the time, but also for this unborn fetus,' she wrote.

Strong: Minka Kelly admitted to having an abortion at a young age in a brave Instagram post shared Thursday morning; seen in April

The law, which follows similar restrictions in states including Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky, Iowa, Georgia and North Dakota, would block abortions in the event of rape and incest, and features an exception only in cases where the pregnant person’s health is at risk. 

'For a baby to’ve been born to two people — too young and completely ill equipped — with no means or help from family, would have resulted in a child born into an unnecessary world of struggle,' Minka wrote.

'Having a baby at that time would have only perpetuated the cycle of poverty, chaos and dysfunction I was born into,' she explained. 'Forcing a child to be born to a mother who isn’t ready, isn’t financially stable, was raped, a victim of incest (!!), isn’t doing that theoretical child any favors.'  

Mink went on: 'What do you think happens to these kids who end up bouncing around in foster care, live on government assistance because the mother has no help, can’t afford childcare while she works a minimum wage job, and is trapped in a cycle of trying to survive on the meager government assistance so many of you same pro-lifers are determined to also take away.'  

Speak: The 38-year-old actress revealed the procedure was 'the smartest decision' she could've made after becoming pregnant, and shared an image of the Alabama lawmakers who backed a bill to prevent nearly all abortions in the state

The Alabama law — HB 314, which was approved by a vote of 25-6 in the Republican-led Senate — is set to come into effect in six months, and doctors who defy the law could face 99 years in prison.  

US News and World reported that the state of Alabama received the second lowest overall ranking in annual scorecards evaluating education, environmental and economic standards in each state. 

'If you insist on forcing women to carry to term, why do you refuse to talk about comprehensive sex-ed, the maternal mortality rate, free daycare, paid maternity leave?' Minka continued. 'Our lives, traumas & family planning is for no one to decide but us. Certainly not a group of old white men.

'Speaking of men... With all this punishment for women I wonder where all the punishment is for the men in this scenario. By looking at the photo of all the men who are making this mess, I find it hard to believe that if it were the autonomy of a man's body, health and life in question, I cant help but be certain we wouldn’t be having this conversation in the first place.

'I appreciate seeing men speak up on this issue - women do not get pregnant alone. Lest we forget, outlawing abortion has never stopped women from attempting it.' 

Standing together: Minka wasn't alone in sharing her #YouKnowMe story as Milla Jovovich recounted her emergency abortion at '4 1/2 months pregnant' while shooting on location in Eastern Europe

'I had an abortion when I was young, and it was the best decision I have ever made,' Jameela Jamil wrote 

Difficult: Busy Philipps previously revealed having an abortion at the age of 15, and decried the new controversial law in Georgia which prohibits doctors from performing abortions after they can detect 'fetal cardiac activity,' which occurs at six weeks into a pregnancy; seen on Monday

Minka wasn't alone in sharing her #YouKnowMe story as Milla Jovovich recounted her emergency abortion at '4 1/2 months pregnant' while shooting on location in Eastern Europe.

'I went into pre term labor and told that I had to be awake for the whole procedure,' she wrote. 'It was one of the most horrific experiences I have ever gone through. I still have nightmares about it.'

Busy Philipps previously revealed having an abortion at the age of 15, and decried the new controversial law in Georgia which prohibits doctors from performing abortions after they can detect 'fetal cardiac activity,' which occurs at about six weeks into a pregnancy.

'This anti-abortion law … is so upsetting, inhumane, and blatantly demonstrative of a hatred of women,' Jameela Jamil wrote. 'I had an abortion when I was young, and it was the best decision I have ever made. 

'Both for me, and for the baby I didn’t want, and wasn’t ready for, emotionally, psychologically and financially.'

Revealing: Emily Ratajkowski posed naked for a photo shared on Instagram where she decried the '25 old white men' who approved HB 314

Miley Cyrus posted this to her Instagram Stories to drive home the message

'They want to take something from us, they want to hide us away to never come out and play, they teach us to be strong but they take everything from us when we stand up, we could cry and beg but what will that really do?' Bella Thorne, 21, wrote on Instagram Thursday

In January 2018, the former Disney star revealed she had been molested for years until age 14. On Thursday she pointed out that if she was being abused now and became pregnant as a result, she 'wouldn't have a choice'

Bella Thorne, 21, shared a bikini selfie to her Instagram along with her thoughts about the issue.

'They don't care about us, or about the future us,' she wrote about the lawmakers who passed the anti-abortion legislation. 

'They want to step on our choice, a choice we have been fighting so long tohave, she said, adding that the politicians only really care about 'control and power.'

Back in January 2018, the former Disney star revealed that she had endured years of abuse, saying she had been molested in her bed at night 'from the day I can remember till I was 14.'

On Thursday she pointed out that if she was being abused now and became pregnant as a result, she 'wouldn't have a choice.' 

Amber Tamblyn went public with her story, saying on Twitter that she had had an abortion in 2012.

The actress, 36, wrote: 'It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. I still think about it to this day. But these truths do not make me regret my decision. It was the right choice for me, at that time in my life. I have not a single doubt about this.'

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants star is now mom to a two-year-old daughter with husband, actor and comedian David Cross whom she wed in October 2012. 

Amber Tamblyn, 36, went public with her story, saying on Twitter that she had had an abortion in 2012 and that it was 'one of the hardest decisions' she'd ever made

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants star, who is now mom to a two-year-old daughter with husband David Cross, said she doesn't regret terminating her previous pregnancy

'Our country hates women,' April Love Geary captioned a post which included quotes from state lawmakers 

'Our country hates women,' April Love Geary captioned a post which included quotes from state lawmakers 

Kylie Jenner told her 135 million followers that the new Alabama law 'makes me sick' before sharing a similar photo of the state's representatives to her Instagram story.

Rihanna made her feelings known about the women's health law with a post to her 70million fans. 

'Take a look,' she wrote. 'These are the idiots making decisions for WOMEN in America. Governor Kay Ivey...SHAME ON YOU!!!!'

The image circulating of the 25 Republican Alabama senators includes (from left to right, top to bottom): Sam Givhan, Clyde Chambliss, Will Barfoot, Arthur Orr, Jabo Waggner, Shay Shelnutt, Greg Reed, Cam Ward, Greg Albritton, Dan Roberts, Andrew Jones, Tim Melson, Tom Butler, Larry Stutts, Steve Livingston, Jim Mclendon, Garlan Gudger, Gerald Allen, Clay Scofield, Donnie Chesteen, David Sessions, Randy Price, Chris Elliott, Del Marsh and Jack Williams. 

Louder: Kylie Jenner told her 135million followers that the new Alabama law 'makes me sick' before sharing a similar photo of the state's representatives to her Instagram story

'Take a look,' Rihanna wrote. 'These are the idiots making decisions for WOMEN in America. Governor Kay Ivey...SHAME ON YOU!!!!'

Stand up: Matthew Koma posted an infograph detailing the 'reasons why women have abortions' with all percentages equaling 100 percent 'nobody's business'

New rule: Sofia Richie shared a post which read: 'New rule: If you ban abortion before you ban military-style assault rifles that massacre children in schools, you've lost your right to call yourself "pro-life"

Matthew Koma posted an infograph detailing the 'reasons why women have abortions' with all percentages equaling 100 percent 'nobody's business.'

'MY BODY! MY CHOICE!! DNC we gotta get a plan in PLACE PRONTO,' Kelly Rowland captioned an image.

Sofia Richie shared a post which read: 'New rule: If you ban abortion before you ban military-style assault rifles that massacre children in schools, you've lost your right to call yourself "pro-life".

Ellen DeGeneres used her platform to reveal 'I stand with the women in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, and everywhere, who have the right to decide what happens to their bodies, as we all do.

Sean Combs — more often known as Diddy — posted a black-and-white image of repetitive lines with the sentence: 'Men shouldn't be making laws about women's bodies.'

Mandy Moore posted a few infographs to her social media accounts, with Data for Progress revealing support for banning abortion reaches less than 25 percent across all states.

Another one of Moore's posts stated: 'You can be prochoice and a mother. You can be prochoice and support adoption. You can be pro choice and never get an abortion/be against abortion yourself.' 

'I have so much respect for women': Liam Payne took to Instagram to also post a photo of the Alabama lawmakers despite not usually commenting on politics 

Advocate: Ellen DeGeneres used her platform to reveal 'I stand with the women in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, and everywhere, who have the right to decide what happens to their bodies, as we all do

Support: Sean Combs — more often known as Diddy — posted a black-and-white image of repetitive lines with the sentence: 'Men shouldn't be making laws about women's bodies'

Facts: Mandy Moore posted a few infographs to her social media accounts, with Data for Progress revealing support for banning abortion reaches less than 25 percent across all states

Rise: Another one of Moore's posts stated: 'You can be prochoice and a mother. You can be prochoice and support adoption. You can be pro choice and never get an abortion/be against abortion yourself'