Joan Collins calls out Hollywood stars for being 'too political'

The actress said celebrities should not "colour" the opinions of others
Emma Powell8 March 2017
The Weekender

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Joan Collins has called out Hollywood stars for being “too political”.

Collins said her fellow actors should not attempt to “colour” people’s opinions with their political views.

The 83-year-old actress discussed celebrities and their political leanings on The One Show where she was joined by her The Time of Their Lives co-star Pauline Collins.

Pauline said: “I feel it is irresponsible of actors to give their opinions about politics because we don’t know enough about them and we shouldn’t be influencing people just because we’re on telly.”

Making a point: Joan Collins on The One Show 
BBC/ The One Show

Joan agreed, adding: “I think that’s perfectly true. That doesn’t mean if we’re around the dining room table we don’t talk about it vociferously.

“We do have opinions but those should not colour other people’s opinions.

“The same goes for big actors in Hollywood who, I think, have become much too political.”

Stars from Lily Allen to Ewan McGregor and Meryl Streep have voiced their opinions on Brexit and Donald Trump.

She received praise from celebrities including Mark Ronson and Ellen DeGeneres but the President hit back calling her the “most over-rated actress in Hollywood”.

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