Celebvocate: Geena Davis in D.C. to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women

Geena Davis and Sen. Dick Durbin. (Karen Bleier/AFP)

Day after day, Hollywood's most earnest stars beat a path to the nation's capital on a mission to enlighten. Thursday's preacher: Geena Davis

Setting: Dirksen Senate Office Building

Cause: The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), an international agreement that affirms the equality and human rights of women.

Bona fides: An Oscar and a Golden Globe. Founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. Played the Played the first female POTUS in the ABC series "Commander in Chief."

Wingmen: Senators Dick Durbin and Arlen Specter.

What she wants: For the United States to ratify CEDAW. We're apparently one of only seven countries that hasn't, along with Iran, Somalia, and Sudan.

How she looked: Really, really tall -- after all these years, still surprising how tall she is, reports our colleague Aaron Leitko. Charcoal-colored suit, white shirt, giant hoop earrings.

Quote: "As we've already pointed out, I was the first woman President of the United States. So, I have some authority on this issue."

Who we passed up for her: Jennifer Garner testifying before a Senate committee on child welfare.