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Has an actor or musician's politics ever changed your opinion of his work? (So long, Pete Seeger)

Asked by filmfann (52234points) January 28th, 2014

Pete Seeger has passed away. He was 94, and probably the finest musician I have ever seen. He was immeasurably talented. I saw him in the 1970’s, performing with Arlo Guthrie in Stern Grove, and I was completely blown away by how talented he was.
It made no difference to me that he was a communist.

I think about some actors and musicians who are loud and proud about their political beliefs, and I admit I like them a lot less knowing how they feel about issues that have nothing to do with their profession.
Dennis Miller is an ass, but in fairness I thought he was an ass before I realized he was a Republican, but I put up with it then.
I never cared for Ted Nugent, but I put up with him less when I saw what a frothing fascist he was.
Clint Eastwood is terrific, and it doesn’t matter to me that he talks to empty chairs.

So, do celebrities politics color your view of their work?

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