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I make a note of a celebrity's political affiliation as some insight into the type of person they are, but those affiliation and views don't influence my own political views.
No. If I'm willing to see a film with Tom Cruise or John Travolta, or buy a Chick Corea or Beck album, I can pretty much forgive any other celebrity's views.
Usually doesn't bother me and I usually don't know which way they lean. I usually just enjoy their movies, shows, etc.
However.....a few celebrities do get under my skin. Alec Baldwin for example already mentioned on this thread. I will generally avoid watching what he is in because he is a bad tempered rude twit and always comes across as smug and condescending. The whole incident on the plane where he delayed a flight was inexcusable. Time for me to watch The Edge again with Anthony Hopkins where he comes to a bad end!
As long as the celebrity keeps their opinions to themselves, I don't really mind what they believe. When they choose to use their stardom as a platform for their own beliefs, they lose me. More so if I disagree with them.
The bottom line is these people are well-paid to act or do whatever it is they do. Using stardom to sway opinion is wrong, perhaps egotistic/narcissistic. Make me laugh. Don't tell me how I should vote or why I shouldn't wear fur, or have guns, or drive a Hummer.
Not at all! Actors only know what they read...they go by script....I would prefer NOT to know their political views. Some, who are very outspoken, I used to adore...now, not so much!
Well in terms of celebrity like I said it doesn't affect my decision.
But to touch upon something mentioned in this thread, I was talking about food with my co-workers, and I was about to ask if they tried the new lemonade frosty, but was immediately shot down just from mentioning Chick Fil A. My co-workers didn't like Chick Fil A's stance on gays and whatnot, so they refused to patronize the establishment.
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