Billy Bob Thornton Says Celebrity Status Is No Reason to Push Political Beliefs on Fans

'The View' co-hosts feud after Billy Bob Thornton calls out celebrity political lectures – Democratic Accent

As hosts of “The View” criticized actor Billy Bob Thornton for criticizing politically outspoken celebrities, co-host Alyssa Milano reminded them of the time they told actor George Clooney to keep his mouth shut. During an appearance on the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast, the “Landman” actor, 70, explained why he’s never been one to use his Hollywood platform to force political or personal beliefs on others, paraphrasing a famous Ricky Gervai…

‘Silence Is Complicity’: Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin Melt Down Over Actor Telling Celebs to Shut Up About Politics

The View co-hosts Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin went off on Oscar-winner Billy Bob Thornton for saying he’s not a fan of celebrities ranting about politics and President Donald Trump. On Tuesday’s edition of The View, the table was mixed on recent comments made by Landman star Thornton on Howie Madel’s podcast. “I’m not really big on like at awards shows all of a sudden you start talking about saving the badgers and stuff like that. Like Ricky Gerv…

Billy Bob Thornton says celebrity status is no reason to push political beliefs on fans

Billy Bob Thornton said he has never been interested in using his celebrity status to push his political or personal beliefs on his fans.

Billy Bob Thornton pushes back on celebrity activism: ‘I don't know anything about politics’

Billy Bob Thornton says he doesn't force his political beliefs on others, criticizing celebrities who use awards shows as a platform for activism.