In a recent episode of the hit HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Georgia's voting laws were satirically portrayed, leading Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to defend her state against what she perceived as misrepresentation and mockery. In a post on X, Greene expressed her frustration with the episode and criticized the influence of Hollywood elites in Georgia.

Greene specifically took issue with the portrayal of Georgia conservatives and Trump supporters as racists and rednecks, as well as the mockery of Georgia's "good new law" aimed at preventing voter fraud and the perceived "Stacey Abrams vote pandering machine." The controversial law, known as the Election Integrity Act, was passed by state lawmakers and signed into law by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp in the spring of 2021.

The first episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" 12th and final season featured star Larry David encountering long lines at a polling station, leading him to provide water bottles for voters waiting in the heat. However, David is promptly arrested by police officers for violating the Election Integrity Act, which prohibits the distribution of food and water to voters in line.

The episode also featured a cameo by former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who appeared on MSNBC to commend Larry David's actions. Critics of the law, including Abrams and President Biden, argue that it restricts voting access, particularly for people of color. However, Georgia saw record turnout in the primary and general elections in 2022, prompting Republicans to argue that the law's impact on voting rights was overstated.

Last October, a federal judge in Georgia declined to block provisions in the law that were alleged to discriminate against Black voters, despite opposition from Democratic opponents and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Greene's defense of Georgia echoes sentiments held by many Republicans in the state who believe that Hollywood's portrayal of the state's voting laws and conservatives is unfair and inaccurate. They argue that the Election Integrity Act is necessary to ensure the integrity and security of Georgia's elections.

As the controversy surrounding the portrayal of Georgia's voting laws on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" continues, it remains to be seen how this dispute between Hollywood and Georgia Republicans will evolve.