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The narrative also suggests that Hollywood’s influence is greatly exaggerated and that their public meltdowns and blame games only reinforce the perception that they are disconnected from everyday Americans’ realities.
Final Thoughts
The fallout from the recent election has exposed the divisions within American society, with Hollywood acting as both a mirror and a catalyst for cultural conflict. George Clooney’s experience serves as a microcosm of this tension: a celebrity trying to weigh in on politics finds himself scapegoated and criticized, leading him to retreat from activism.