Part 10/12:
This chaotic and emotional spectacle has led some to declare the death of Hollywood’s political influence. The outrage and subsequent meltdown by celebrities have been described as a sign of their diminished power and relevance. The public’s apparent indifference to their opinions seems to suggest that Hollywood’s once-strong voice in shaping political discourse is waning, replaced by a more skeptical and independent-minded electorate.
The frustration is palpable. Hollywood elites, long used to the adulation and influence over cultural narratives, are now publicly mourning what they see as a cultural shift—they despise the fact that their preferred candidate lost and are now confounded by the electorate’s choices.