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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Christi Carras

Woody Harrelson's 'SNL' monologue sparks backlash online: 'Antivax nonsense'

Woody Harrelson, who has a history of spreading COVID-19 conspiracy theories, has drawn criticism for appearing to denounce pandemic safety measures and vaccines during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue this weekend.

At the top of Saturday's show, the self-identified "redneck hippie" delivered a rambling stand-up routine that touched on politics, exalted cannabis, promoted his new movie "Champions" — and seemingly likened pharmaceutical companies manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines to "drug cartels" forcing people "to do drugs."

While hosting the latest episode of "SNL" with musical guest Jack White, Harrelson launched into a long-winded story about a film "script" he received in 2019.

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