24/09/2026
"Celebrities often demur when asked to share their political opinions. In these situations, the breadth of what is deemed political is wide-ranging: anything that might affect their brand, public image, earning potential, reputation or legacy.
Celebrities will say they aren't interested in politics or they don't "do" politics or they don't talk about politics. They are all about their work, nothing more. If they remain neutral (silent), they won't offend anyone and they will, hopefully, appeal to everyone. They use the facade of neutrality as shelter, as a place to take refuge.”
"He promised good music and a good time, no politics, even though after three hours, his fans would stream out of the stadium and return to their lives where they did not get to opt out of all of the problems politics creates - the immense emotional toll of so many civilians dying senseless deaths, not to mention high gas prices because of the war in Iran, inflation and stagnant wages."
"When celebrities make these pronouncements, you have to wonder if they even understand politics. It's kind of delusional, this misguided notion that if prominent people stay politically silent, they will encourage unity rather than division, offering their neutrality as a "We Are the World" for the modern age."
"Celebrities are quite selective about acknowledging the influence they have on their audience. When it comes to politics and so many other matters of substance and urgency, they're just actors or musicians or athletes: Why would anyone care what they think?
But when they go on a press junket for a project or serve as a product's spokesman or become a brand ambassador, they are crystal clear about their power, what it's worth, and how they should use it”
Celebrities use the facade of neutrality as shelter, as a place to take refuge.