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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Carsen Holaday

Dwayne Johnson faces Hollywood backlash over political silence

  • Dwayne Johnson has drawn criticism from Hollywood peers for his decision to keep his political views private.
  • The actor previously endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election but later expressed regret, citing it caused division among his fanbase.
  • Johnson recently stated in an interview with Esquire magazine that he intends to 'keep my politics to myself' and focus on 'storytelling' and 'creating'.
  • Star Trek actor George Takei and Stand By Me actor Wil Wheaton publicly criticised Johnson, with Takei remarking, “Silence is complicity”.
  • Johnson, currently on a global press tour for Disney's live-action Moana film, has not yet responded to the recent backlash.

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