A wave of Hollywood elites used Independence Day to lash out at America, with several high-profile actors and entertainers turning social media into a platform for anti-American rhetoric and scorn for President Trump.
Leonardo DiCaprio, longtime Democrat supporter and vocal climate activist, attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice, Italy—joining a host of Hollywood elites who arrived via private jet or superyacht for the luxury event. The three-day celebration drew criticism as over 90 private jets flew into Venice, a city slowly sinking and often cited by climate activists as a symbol of environmental urgency.
Dozens of Hollywood elites who’ve championed climate change action arrived in Venice this week aboard private jets to celebrate Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $50 million, three-day wedding celebration. The A-list guest list included Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Orlando Bloom, and Katy Perry—all of whom have publicly urged the public to reduce carbon emissions.
Actor Jon Cryer responded to the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend by accusing President Donald Trump of provoking Tehran into pursuing nuclear weapons. In a post on the left-leaning Bluesky platform, Cryer wrote that Iran is “likely to see a bomb as their only route to real safety,” claiming Trump had destroyed diplomatic trust and followed it up with military action.
Post-production workers—editors, musicians, and sound designers—are joining the ranks of those hit hardest by Hollywood’s shifting economic reality. As work continues to flow out of California, insiders now acknowledge that the once-secure entertainment jobs are becoming increasingly scarce and replaceable in the global digital marketplace.
Radical LGBT activist group GLAAD is criticizing major film studios for what it calls a sharp decline in gay and transgender characters in Hollywood productions. According to the organization’s newly released “Studio Responsibility Index,” 2024 saw the lowest levels of LGBTQ representation in three years, with GLAAD awarding passing marks to only one studio: the ultra-progressive A24.
Actor Zachary Levi, known for his roles in "Chuck" and "Shazam!," has publicly endorsed President Donald Trump, revealing that numerous Hollywood colleagues secretly share his political stance but fear professional repercussions.
President Donald Trump announced on May 4, 2025, a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, citing the decline of the American movie industry as a national security threat.
