Glen Powell on Why He Doesn't Talk About Politics: 'My Calling Is Elsewhere'
Powell said his parents never discussed current events and that politics can divide people, while Ed Sheeran cited pressure over Macklemore's Palestine support.
- In a new Esquire profile published Wednesday, actor Glen Powell stated he avoids political discourse because it "divides people" and is no longer as healthy as it once was.
- Growing up in a household where current affairs were not discussed at the dinner table, Powell bemoaned a bygone era when his mother worked for the Treasury Department during the Reagan administration and political discourse was more civil.
- Dwayne Johnson told Esquire in June he is "going to keep my politics to myself," while Jennifer Lawrence told The New York Times last year she avoids open political discussion to prevent "turning people off to films and to art."
- More recently, Ed Sheeran addressed Macklemore's departure from his tour following pressure to remove the rapper for his onstage support for Palestine, noting he holds personal views on Israel's war but prioritizes maintaining diplomacy.
- Powell also addressed his 2025 blockbuster The Running Man, which grossed under $70 million on a reported budget of $110 million, attributing the result to mass layoffs at Paramount during a merger.
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Glen Powell Sparks Debate After Explaining Why He Doesn't 'Like' To Talk About Politics
Actor Glen Powell, who stars in Hulu's sports comedy series Chad Powers, told Esquire magazine that he remains silent about politics because his "calling is elsewhere." The Austin, Texas, native—who still calls the state home after having bought himself and each of his family members homes there—is best known for roles in the Top Gun sequel Top Gun: Maverick, the Twister sequel/reboot Twisters, and the Running Man remake.Powell told Esquire:"Ove…
Glen Powell Just Explained Why He Won't Discuss Politics, And People Are Calling It "Peak White Man Privilege"
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Glen Powell does not want to talk about politics: ‘I genuinely do not like the discourse’
I was never a Glen Powell hater, I just didn’t believe in the Glen Powell Project. It was pretty obvious that certain people in Hollywood were invested in turning Powell into the Next Movie Star, and it always felt inorganic and unnecessary. Like… he’s a nice-looking guy who is somewhat talented. He’ll always find work, […] Source
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