Dolly Parton’s ‘Movie Daddy’ Ricky Schroder Slammed for Transphobic and Anti-Vax Post on Her Death
The actor’s post drew criticism after he mixed condolences with anti-trans and anti-vaccine remarks, prompting backlash from celebrities on Threads.
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Dolly Parton’s ‘Movie Daddy’ Ricky Schroder Slammed for Transphobic and Anti-Vax Post on Her Death
Ricky Schroder is facing backlash for his controversial tribute to Dolly Parton following her death at age 80. “I didn’t agree with her advocating for Transgender & Covid Vaccine support … but Loved her anyway,” Schroder, 56, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, August 26, alongside a photo of him and the late country singer. “Thank […]
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The New York LedgerStars blast Ricky Schroder’s political jab in Dolly Parton tribute
Actor RICKY SCHRODER criticized for DOLLY tribute: "I didnt agree with her advocating for Transgender & Covid Vaccine support...but Loved her anyway."
Ricky Schroder Faces Backlash For Bringing Politics Into His Dolly Parton Tribute
Dolly Parton makes an appearance during an opening day event for passholders at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge on Friday, March 14, 2025.USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Yesterday, August 25th, we lost a country music legend. And amidst the grief, Ricky Schroder faces backlash for bringing politics into his Dolly Parton tribute. The 56-year-old actor, who worked with the music legend on her 2015 movie, Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors, took t…
Ricky Schroder posts transphobic, anti-vax tribute to Dolly Parton, stars react: ‘Oh shut up!’
“Ick.” Rick Schroder and Dolly PartonCredit: Ben Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyKey PointsActor Ricky Schroder shared a transphobic, anti-vaccine tribute to Dolly Parton hours after her death.In part, the NYPD Blue star wrote that he “didnt [sic] agree with her advocating for Transgender & Covid Vaccine support.”Katie Couric, Boy George, and the band Garbage all hit back at the star’s comments.NYPD Blue actor Ricky Schroder is facin…
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