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Critics argue that Hamill’s recent behavior exemplifies a broader problem of celebrities allowing political ideology to eclipse their careers and influence. By alienating over half of their potential audience, figures like Hamill and others—such as Rachel Ziegler, who has also been accused of similar divisiveness—are risking long-term damage to their professional reputations. The narrative suggests that their activism, once seen as a form of expression, is now viewed as damaging hubris.