Celebrities and Politics: A Changing Dynamic in 2025

In 2025, the relationship between celebrities and politics is more complex than ever. Jennifer Lawrence, once vocal about her political views, has decided to keep them private. She believes celebrities' opinions don't sway voters and may even divide people further. Studies support her view. In 2019, a Hill-HarrisX poll found that 65% of people said celebrity endorsements don't affect their votes. Only 11% said it would make them more likely to vote for a candidate, while 24% said it would make them less likely. Celebrities have always been involved in politics. From Barbara Streisand to Taylor Swift, they've endorsed candidates and spoken out against policies. In the last presidential election, Kamala Harris had support from Beyonce and Taylor Swift. Trump had Tony Hinchcliffe and Hulk Hogan. Now, Trump is in his second term, and Hollywood is still involved in politics. Trump has taken a special interest in Hollywood. He appointed actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as "special envoys" to Hollywood. They are tasked with reviving the U. S. film industry, which Trump says has lost business to foreign countries. In June, Voight met with California Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss his plans. Meanwhile, Gibson and Stallone's work has been more low-key.Trump's influence extends to the Kennedy Center. He fired several board members and replaced the chair with himself. After the 2025 Kennedy Awards, the board renamed it the Trump-Kennedy Center. Trump also honored several artists at the ceremony, including Stallone, who praised Trump as an "extraordinary human being. " Trump's feuds with late-night talk show hosts continue. When Stephen Colbert's show was canceled, Trump celebrated on Truth Social. He also targeted Jimmy Kimmel after Kimmel made a comment about Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin. ABC pulled Kimmel's show off the air after the FCC threatened action. After a six-day hiatus, Kimmel's show returned. Celebrities have pushed back against Trump's actions. Jane Fonda relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment to fight against government efforts to silence critics. Over 400 celebrities signed an open letter condemning the FCC's comments. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj has joined forces with the Trump administration to raise awareness about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.