“I have a vote, like everyone else, and I will use it to move forward. I will vote for Kamala Harris.” For a few hours, Harrison Ford, one of the icons of Hollywood, has also been added to the list of stars who are taking a position on the American presidential elections. The face of the Indiana Jones and Star Wars saga explained that he is worried about the stability of democracy and the lack of respect for the law. “When dozens of former members of the Trump administration raise the alarm by saying ‘for heaven’s sake, don’t let him come back again,’ he explained, you need to pay attention. They are telling us something important. These are not weak people, they are governors, generals who oppose the leader of the party they have spent their lives for and believe in the rule of law.” “The other guy – he added, referring to Donald Trump – asks for loyalty without question, he says he seeks revenge”. Hence the appeal to vote for Kamala Harris.
From Beyoncé to Jennifer Lopez, from Julia Roberts to George Clooney, from Taylor Swift to Leonardo di Caprio via Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert De Niro, the list of big names who have decided to come out in favor of the Democratic candidate grows longer. The wave confirms the predominance of liberal culture in Hollywood and in the American music and creative industries. Nothing new.
Although Trump also has several heavyweights from the music industry and beyond on his side, from Kayne West to rapper Sexyy Red, from country music star Jason Aldean to the controversial Kid Rock. But will show biz endorsements really have any weight or, as often happens, will the silent majority prevail over every suggestion from the big names?