US EditionGene Simmons tells celebs who talk about politics to 'shut the f**k up'
Gene Simmons criticized celebrity political activism, highlighting public fatigue with entertainers lecturing on politics and urging a focus on their artistic work, citing over 70 million voters influenced.
- On Tuesday, KISS bassist Gene Simmons gave a firm dismissal to celebrities voicing political opinions, saying he is tired of hearing them, TMZ reported.
- Among recent flashpoints, Ben Stiller asked the White House to remove a clip of his movie from a video posted to X, saying, 'We never gave you permission.'
- In his remarks, Simmons singled out fellow celebrities and told entertainers to 'shut your piehole', adding 'Basically, shut the fuck up.'
- While Simmons has dialed back public political comments, he previously expressed mixed opinions about President Donald Trump and thanked the president after KISS was recognized at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors.
- Across the culture, examples such as award shows and counterprotests highlight a broader debate as celebrities like Robert De Niro and Ruffalo discuss the role of entertainers in politics.
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Gene Simmons' advice for celeb activists Ben Stiller, Mark Ruffalo: 'Shut the f**k up'
Musician Gene Simmons minced no words when asked about Hollywood's opinions on current political matters.During a street interview in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, the KISS co-founder was asked about how other celebrities have commented on the recent American bombings in Iran.'Nobody's interested in your opinions.'Specifically, a reporter from TMZ asked Simmons about Ben Stiller and others criticizing President Trump "over this war thing."Tongue las…
Legendary KISS frontman tells celebs to 'shut the f**k up' about politics · American Wire News
Rock icon Gene Simmons is over celebrities spouting off about politics and suggested they “shut the f— up” and focus on their own work. TMZ questioned the KISS frontman about the latest griping by celebrities like Mark Ruffalo and Ben Stiller, and Simmons minced no words in dismissing the whining over everything related to President Donald Trump. “Right now, Ben Stiller is calling out the president, saying he doesn’t want him to use his movie cl…
Gene Simmons Says It's Time for Mark Ruffalo and Ben Stiller to "Shut Their Piehole" About Politics
Gene Simmons had some blunt words for celebrities like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo who engage in political commentary. “It’s time for everybody in the entertainment industry to shut their piehole and just do your art,” Simmons said. “Nobody cares what you think. I don’t.” BREAKING – KISS cofounder Gene Simmons says it is time for celebrities like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo to “shut the f*ck up.” “People work hard for a living, and they don’t…
KISS Co-Founder Gene Simmons Skewers Woke Hollywood Stars Like Ben Stiller, Mark Ruffalo For Constantly Haranguing Americans - The American Tribune.com
In a March 10, 2026, TMZ interview, KISS co-founder Gene Simmons blasted celebrities like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo for criticizing President Trump’s use of movie clips, such as some from Tropic Thunder, in alleged “war propaganda” amid U.S. military actions most likely strikes in Iran. Simmons urged entertainers to “shut the f**k up,” focus on art, and stop lecturing hardworking Americans from their mansions and Rolls-Royces, saying “nobody…
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