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REALITY CHECK: Hollywood's Political Lectures BACKFIRE as Americans Tune Out Celebrity Preaching

Gary FranchiJanuary 23, 2026286 views
REALITY CHECK: Hollywood's Political Lectures BACKFIRE as Americans Tune Out Celebrity Preaching
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Hollywood just can't help itself. Despite getting absolutely crushed in the 2024 election after every A-list celebrity imaginable threw their weight behind Kamala Harris, the entertainment industry's woke elites are doubling down on their failed strategy of political preaching.

At last year's Golden Globes, comedian Nikki Glaser delivered a brutal truth bomb to the star-studded audience: "I mean, you could really do anything... except tell the country who to vote for." The joke landed perfectly because everyone knows it's true—celebrity political endorsements have become the kiss of death.

Remember the parade of Hollywood heavyweights who campaigned for Harris? Taylor Swift, Oprah, George Clooney, Robert De Niro, and countless others all used their platforms to lecture working Americans about how they should vote. The result? President Trump won decisively, flipping multiple swing states and securing a mandate that sent shockwaves through the entertainment establishment.

The Disconnect Is Real

Here's what these out-of-touch celebrities don't understand: Regular Americans are tired of being talked down to by millionaires who live in gated communities and fly private jets while preaching about "saving democracy." When you're struggling to pay for groceries and gas, the last thing you want is some Hollywood elite telling you how to think.

The numbers don't lie. Award show ratings have been in free fall for years, and it's no coincidence that the decline accelerated as these events became more political. Americans tune in to be entertained, not indoctrinated.

"The 2024 presidential election proved that celebrity political activism is not just ineffective—it's actually counterproductive for Democrats."

Yet somehow, these stars keep doubling down. Whether it's climate change lectures from actors who own multiple mansions or democracy sermons from entertainers who support censorship, Hollywood's political activism has become a punchline.

President Trump's victory wasn't just a rejection of failed policies—it was a rejection of the entire cultural establishment that tried to shame Americans into compliance. The message was clear: We don't need celebrities to tell us how to vote.

Maybe it's time for Hollywood to stick to what they do best: entertaining us. Because when it comes to politics, Americans have made it crystal clear—we're not listening.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FreedomFighter76VerifiedJan 23, 2026
This is why box office numbers keep dropping and streaming shows are tanking. Americans are voting with their wallets and remote controls!
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedJan 23, 2026
Finally someone said it! I stopped watching award shows years ago when they turned into political rallies instead of celebrating entertainment.
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MainStreetValuesVerifiedJan 23, 2026
Same here! The Oscars used to be fun family viewing, now it's just lectures from people who live in gated communities.
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ConservativeGrandpaVerifiedJan 24, 2026
What I don't understand is why they think their opinion matters more than anyone else's just because they're famous. When did being good at pretending make you a political expert?
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CommonSenseCarolVerifiedJan 24, 2026
Exactly! My plumber has more real-world experience than most of these Hollywood elites.
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SmallTownUSAVerifiedJan 24, 2026
Absolutely right! Keep politics out of entertainment - we watch movies and shows to escape from all that stuff, not get more of it.
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TruckDriverTedVerifiedJan 24, 2026
These celebrities make more in one movie than I'll see in a lifetime, then want to lecture me about my values? No thanks. I'll stick to movies from the 80s and 90s when actors just acted.