Josh Duhamel Critiques Political Commentary from Hollywood Stars

Josh Duhamel, the Hollywood actor, has voiced his opinion that his peers should refrain from sharing political views and focus on their work instead. He expressed this sentiment during an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, stating that he prefers to sidestep daily political discussions because, well, “why would you alienate half your audience?”

At 53, Duhamel emphasized his choice not to engage in political discourse. “I have strong opinions about things, but I don’t talk about them much,” he mentioned. He respects differing viewpoints but believes in allowing others to hold their beliefs without any lecturing.

“I’m just here to make cool stuff,” he added, a hint of self-deprecation evident in his tone.

Duhamel further argued that successful individuals in Hollywood should often keep their political opinions to themselves. “It makes perfect sense,” he continued. “If you really want to succeed in this business, why risk alienating half your audience because of your political beliefs? Maybe they don’t care? I don’t know. To me, it feels like a business decision.” He then humorously compared his role to that of a “court jester,” whose main job is to entertain rather than to influence political debates.

His call for celebrities to “just zip up” reflects a larger frustration shared by some in the entertainment industry. Gene Simmons, the rock legend, recently criticized Hollywood stars for preaching about politics, stating, “Americans work hard for a living and don’t want to be lectured to by people living in mansions.” Simmons also commented on actors like Ben Stiller targeting President Trump, suggesting they should focus on their art instead of political commentary.

Simmons firmly stated, “No one cares about your opinion, and that includes me. Who do I vote for? Who do I like? Who the hell do you think you are?” His remarks came after Stiller voiced his discontent about a clip from his film, Tropic Thunder, being used in a promotional video for Trump. Stiller highlighted the irony of using a scene from a war satire while rejecting involvement in what he perceived as propaganda.