‘I stand up for what I believe in:’ Hilary Swank has sharp response for social media user critical of her speaking out about politics
Hilary Swank was involved in a passionate exchange over politics on Instagram Sunday, after a user criticized her speaking out about such issues.
On Saturday, the two-time Academy Award winner, 46, reposted an Oprah magazine post of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris with her great nieces following her victory speech with the caption, ‘The first, but not the last: Vice President-elect @kamalaharris.’
A social media user advised Swank against voicing her opinions as she might alienate her followers on the right.
The latest: Hilary Swank, 46, was involved in a passionate exchange over politics on Instagram Sunday, after a user criticized her speaking out about such issues. She was snapped in LA earlier this year
‘I don’t think it’s ever smart for celebrities to share their political opinions, 71 million Americans who voted for Trump this election,’ the user wrote.
The user expressed skepticism the election has truly concluded, saying that ‘social media and the news do not announce the election,’ and that ‘it’s different this time around because we have authoritarians in big tech censoring conservatives.’
The user added, ‘You don’t need to demean yourself for being white. Just be chill.’
Swank was unmoved by the advice, making clear that she uses her platform, which has more than one million followers, to express herself.
Support: On Saturday, the two-time Academy Award winner reposted an Oprah magazine post of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris with her great nieces following her victory speech
Swank was unmoved by the advice, making clear that she uses her platform, which has more than one million followers, to express herself
‘I don’t care who likes me and who doesn’t like me. I am an artist, I make art and I stand up for what I believe in,’ the Lincoln, Nebraska-born actress said in response. ‘And, I’m never quiet on things that matter and always stand up for people that need their voices heard. Which is pretty indicative in the stories I tell.’
The Million Dollar Baby actress responded to another user who said that ‘the trolls are still following,’ saying, ‘Right? Maybe because secretly in their heart they agree, so they continue to follow to [soothe] their [hearts].’
Using her voice: The Boys Don’t Cry star spoke in September with InStyle about her outspoken support for Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ+ causes, saying, ‘Right now, silence really is violence.’ She was snapped in LA in February
The Boys Don’t Cry star spoke in September with InStyle about her outspoken support for Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ causes, saying, ‘Right now, silence really is violence.’
Swank said that her fame was secondary to the push for causes dear to her heart and values.
‘We have to use our voices no matter what our platform is, and equality and justice for all is of the utmost importance, and we are long overdue for this change,’ she said. ‘So now more than ever, we have to use our voices and get out there and vote.