Jennifer Lawrence, Ethan Hawke and many stars have discovered the truth of why they don't talk publicly about politics.
Politics in the United States has become increasingly polarized over the years. While some celebrities have used their influence to advocate for causes such as immigration and women's rights, others have kept their beliefs to themselves. Josh Duhamel revealed in March 2026 Megyn KellyThe expression that symbolizes his name indicates that he does not express his views publicly to avoid alienating “part” of his audience.
Other stars, like Lawrence and Hawke, have spoken out in the past but have called it quits in recent years.
“The Trump administration was brutal and how can we stop this? I felt like I was running like a chicken with its head cut off. But as we've learned, election after election, celebrities don't make any difference in who people vote for,” said Lawrence in an interview with November 2025. The New York Times. “So what should I do, I'm just talking about my opinion about something that will add fuel to the fire that is destroying the country, we are divided.”
Keep scrolling to see what the stars had to say about their decision to stop talking about politics:
Neil Patrick Harris
While attending the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, Neil Patrick Harris opened up about why he chooses non-political projects.
“I think we live in a very algorithmic and divided world now. So as artists, I'm always interested in doing things that aren't political because we're all human and want to communicate in some way,” he said during a February 2026 panel while discussing his film. Sunny days. “That's why we go through things together. So when you get to a movie where you care about the people, you care about the heart of what's going on.”
Michelle Yeah
Michelle Yeoh, who is from Malaysia and lives in Switzerland, explained why she is silent on political issues in the United States.
“I don't think I'm in a position to really talk about the political situation in the US,” the They are not bad said the actor while attending the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. “I can't think I understand what it's like. So, it's better not to talk about something I don't know.”
Kevin James
Throughout his comedy career, Kevin James has avoided the subject of politics. For February 2026 interview no Varietythe Grown Ups actor opened up about why he never went that route.
“In terms of politics, to talk about it, there are experts who know more than I do,” explained James. “I'm focused on what I can do, to bring fun, a break from the heart from the madness of the world. Everyone carries themselves all day with a lot of stress. It's necessary in some ways, but you also need to rest. You have to look everywhere and find the good in things. Otherwise, you won't succeed. I want to make people happy, have hope in their day and have hope.
Ethan Hawke
When asked if he felt he had a responsibility to talk about fascism and politics, Ethan Hawke gave an honest answer.
“Okay … the last place you probably want to go for advice from your spiritual advisor is a bunch of sleepy, drunk musicians talking about their movies,” he said with a laugh during a press conference at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. “I believe in the power of cinema to affect … you know how every night we all dream and those dreams are like healing us and preparing us for the next day? I feel like, collectively, the whole festival – all of you, all of us here – we have a responsibility to create a life of international dreams.”
Hawke added that he supports “anything that fights fascism.” However, he also talked about why he chose to avoid talking about politics in the past years.
“The last time I spoke publicly about any of this, I was shocked at how much hostility was met with him,” the actor recalled. “You know, people who say, 'Players shouldn't talk about politics' and stuff like that. And I feel like the answer is the absolute opposite, which everyone should be — we're all citizens of the world and we all have an issue, we all have a voice and everyone's welcome to disagree. That's part of the benefit of living in a free society.”
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence opened up about her “complicated” decision to stay out of politics.
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“At this temperature and the way things can happen, I don't want to start turning people away from films and artists that can change their minds or change the world because they don't like my political views,” the actor told the media. New York Times. “I want to protect my craft so you can get lost in what I'm doing. And if I can't say something that will speak to some kind of peace or to lower the temperature or some kind of solution, I don't want to be part of the problem. I don't want to make the problem worse … I try to express my politics through my work. Many movies come out of my production company and I feel like my speeches are useful.”
Josh Duhamel
Josh Duhamel shared that he doesn't want to turn fans away from his work if they don't agree with his beliefs.
“I have strong opinions about things but I don't really talk about them,” he said on a March 2026 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show. “Why would I alienate part of my audience? Because I respect their opinions on things but I will not preach to them. They can believe in what they want.”
The actor added, “I'm just here to do good things.
