In the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, actor Dennis Quaid discussed the pressures in Hollywood, stating that artists are often warned to keep quiet about their political views, explaining this phenomenon is a relatively new trend in the industry. Rogan echoed these sentiments, expressing frustration that many in Hollywood avoid sharing differing opinions for fear of blackballing and damaging their careers. He stated, "One ideology dominates, especially in Hollywood, the entire business... It drove me crazy that people with differing opinions would never speak out..." Quaid further highlighted the cancel culture, mentioning that attempts were made to cancel him while filming the upcoming movie Reagan, calling those actions unacceptable.
Quaid voiced his experience during the filming of Reagan, regarding how he felt a hint of cancel culture directed against him. He stated, "There were a couple attempts to cancel me.... But it has become that, and it ain't right." This indicates that such pressures not only exist but have escalated in intensity in recent years.
He specifically pointed to a controversial Covid PSA he filmed with Dr. Anthony Fauci in 2020, which led to accusations that he endorsed Donald Trump. Quaid stated, "It is being used by cancel culture media that I was doing a campaign ad and endorsement of Donald Trump, and that I was paid handsomely for this by diverted CDC funds... Those stories are fake news," reflecting the dangers of misinterpretation within the entertainment industry.
Rogan’s remarks reflect a growing frustration in Hollywood; he stated, "They will fucking blackball you... There are people who had differing opinions... but they would never speak out because it could damage their career, and it really can." This sentiment resonates with many individuals who feel constrained by the prevailing political views within the industry.
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