Zachary Levi's Cryptic Comment About Secret Donald Trump Supporters In Hollywood
is stirring the pot with some cryptic comments that have Hollywood buzzing.
The "Shazam!" star recently hinted that far more celebrities voted for than the public might think, but they're keeping quiet about it.
Without naming names, Zachary Levi claims that many in the industry supported the current president but are just "afraid" to go public.
Levi initially sparked controversy back in October when he took to Instagram Live, calling on 'closeted conservatives' and 'closeted Trump voters' within the entertainment industry to speak out.
Now, months after the election, Levi claims multiple figures within the entertainment industry have privately reached out to express their appreciation after he shifted his support to Donald Trump, following the departure of his initial 2024 choice, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The 44-year-old actor also claimed the messages came quietly, suggesting a broader undercurrent of hidden support within Hollywood.
"I know it to be true because I've gotten messages from lots of people who I won't name but who were very grateful to me for taking the stand that I took," he told Variety. "And also they would tell me, 'I want to do that, but I'm so afraid.' And I would tell them, 'Listen, you're on your journey. I'm on my journey. You've got to keep trusting God.'"
He later added that those who "feel compelled to step out in that way" need to "do it boldly and know that you're going to be OK. And if you don't feel that conviction yet, then don't. It's all good."
He also acknowledged that his political views have already led to lost job opportunities.
"I know that there are people that would prefer not to work with me now because of my opinions. My team has let me know," Levi said of his recent experiences with work. "They haven't given me any specific names, but there are people who prefer not to work with me at this time. And it's unfortunate. I knew that was probably going to happen. I didn't make this decision blindly or casually."
During the Presidential election, Levi famously made headlines after he publicly threw his support behind Donald Trump during a passionate speech at the Reclaim America Tour in Michigan. The 44-year-old actor, who previously backed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told the crowd that he could no longer sit on the sidelines in what he called a 'broken' country.
During the event, Levi spoke candidly about his political journey, sharing that he was raised by parents who were 'Kennedy Democrats turned Reagan Republicans,' a background that instilled in him a 'healthy distrust' of both government and unchecked corporate power.
He kicked off his speech by asking attendees to turn to one another and say, 'I'm really glad that you're alive and you're here right now,' calling the moment one of 'love and unity.'
'We're here for unity, right? We're here to make sure that we value every single person,' Levi said. 'Whether you're a Democrat, whether you're a Republican, whether you're a Libertarian, an Independent, every single one of us is a child of God.'
While he initially supported Kennedy's presidential bid, Levi explained why he ultimately shifted his endorsement. 'In a perfect world, perhaps I would have voted for Bobby,' he admitted. 'But we don't live in a perfect world. We live in a very broken one… And so I stand with Bobby and I stand with everyone else who is standing with President Trump.'
Levi isn't the only one who publicly endorsed Trump.
made headlines when he publicly endorsed the current President just minutes after he survived an assassination attempt, writing on social media, 'I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.'
Country star also threw his support behind Trump earlier this year, sharing a photo of the two together along with the caption, 'I stand here with former U.S. President Donald J. Trump as a proud AMERICAN. Mr. Trump is the 6th U.S. President I've met and I felt like Mr. Corey Comperatore was right there with us.'
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