By Missy Crane | December 9, 2019

Ahh, what a breath of fresh air Sir Anthony Hopkins is.

During a recent chat with Actor Brad Pitt, the legendary actor discussed Hollywood’s role in talking politics and he is clearly not a fan of the idea. He doesn’t think the two should mix and boy, do we agree with that.

Hopkins declared he is not going to participate in any political discussions and explained exactly why he thinks celebrities should not be asked for their political opinions either.

“People ask me questions about present situations in life, and I say, ‘I don’t know, I’m just an actor,’” he told Pitt.

This is PURE GOLD: [VIDEO] ‘Miss Universe’ Host Steve Harvey Does Biggest (and Best) Eye-Roll After Reading ‘Climate Change’ Question

“I don’t have any opinions,” he continued. “Actors are pretty stupid. My opinion is not worth anything. There’s no controversy for me, so don’t engage me in it, because I’m not going to participate.”

I wish more celebrities felt this way. The Hollywood “politicians” we have now are so low-info and ill-informed and they speak from a place of complete cluelessness. These people live in a protected bubble and don’t have a clue what middle-class Americans are dealing with on a daily basis. They’re just bored uber-rich people with far too much free time on their hand and egos the size of Mars – which tricks them into believing what they think actually matters.

Actor Anthony Hopkins declared he is “not going to participate” in political discussions and revealed his thoughts on why those in the entertainment industry should not be asked for their political opinions.

The 81-year-old star with six decades of acting experience told fellow actor Brad Pitt about his views during a talk for Interview magazine, ahead of the release of his new Netflix movie, “The Two Popes,” for which he has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category.

In the midst of a Hollywood culture filled with liberal actors ready to provide, at times unsolicited, views about the state of politics, Hopkins stands out as someone not too taken with his own self-importance.

In the midst of a Hollywood culture filled with liberal actors ready to provide, at times unsolicited, views about the state of politics, Hopkins stands out as someone not too taken with his own self-importance.

Pitt agreed with Hopkins.

“I feel the same. I don’t care,” he said. “I’m glad things are always evolving and changing, and complaining about it won’t do any good. You work with what you have.”

Hopkins, an Academy Award-winning Welsh actor, director and producer, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993 for his service to the arts, revealed that he is “not a great fan of going to movies anymore,” though he admitted to seeing Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

“It’s important to do it for the passion, the sheer enjoyment, the life force, but to not take it too seriously,” he said.

And while the interview never revealed what Hopkins’ thoughts are on the latest political topics, his fellow – often younger – Hollywood actors have taken a decidedly different stand, not getting a clue that they should just focus on their talents.

Actor Mark Ruffalo recently displayed this refusal by the Hollywood elite to stick to their wheelhouse by vocally endorsing Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and decrying capitalism. [Bizpacreview]

 

This piece originally appeared on WayneDupree.com and is used by permission.

Read more at WayneDupree.com:
[VIDEO] Heartbreaking Video of Joe Biden Trying to Speak at an Iowa Event…This is Just Cruel
[VIDEO] Chrissy Teigen Mocks Melania’s Looks on Video and It Goes Terribly Wrong For Her
Report: Greta Thunberg Butt-Hurt That She Was ‘Ignored’ by World Leaders at Climate Summit

The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stacy Washington.