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Thelma and Louise (Original Post) a kennedy Nov 2022 OP
I still ha e a hard time separating Susan BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #1
Well, Meatloaf died of COVID-19 n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2022 #2
I know, and I still have a hard time BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #3

BigmanPigman

(52,996 posts)
1. I still ha e a hard time separating Susan
Sat Nov 5, 2022, 12:31 AM
Nov 2022

and her politics from her acting career. Even when I watch Rocky Horror I am finding myself saying "fuck you" when I see her character. I sort of have the same problem with Woody Allen. I wish I could distance my favorite films' actors from their off screen personalities. I consciously really try but it is difficult. I feel awful about this. I suppose that entertainers such as Meatloaf (a GQP supporter) will continue to stir things up. I was never into Kanye's music but I can see why he has lost fans.

BigmanPigman

(52,996 posts)
3. I know, and I still have a hard time
Sun Nov 6, 2022, 06:22 PM
Nov 2022

separating his political opinions from his acting and music, like with Sarandon. Same goes for Kirstie Alley, another vocal tRump supporter. Watching Cheers reruns now I can't help but get irritated seeing her on screen. She is an outspoken Scientology fan/member. After Cheers ended and when Frasier began I read that the Cheers/Frasier producers never even asked her to appear on Frasier as many of the former Cheers cast already had. Kirstey said it was her choice not to "appear on a show which promotes mental therapy as a form of support for mental health issues" since Frasier was a psychiatrist.

When I see her I also see Kanye. I see myriads of pseudo celebs giving political and medical opinions which is based on BS and NO ONE should listen to any of them

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