Imagine my surprise this morning, when perusing through the news of the day I noticed that Proposition 8 was back in the news. No, it wasn’t news about the legislation, or even news of the protests that I read this morning, it was rather a video created by celebrities and Broadway stars mocking Proposition 8, that was featured on website “Funny or Die.”
The video features a long list of Broadway and Hollywood veterans—from Neil Patrick Harris, John C. Reilly, and Allison Janney, to comedians Jack Black, Sarah Chalke, Maya Rudolph, Margaret Cho, and many more.
Now normally when you see video of celebrities and the election, it’s about voting. Or registering to vote. Or voting for a candidate. And with all of the videos cycling through the cyberworld during the campaign, frankly I got tired, and I’m sure the rest of the public did, of celebrities throwing their hat in the ring.
I think it’s different with this video, and with the proposition 8 battle.
Hollywood and Broadway are two industries that whether we want to acknowledge it or not–are filled with gays and lesbians who essentially help these industries function.
Gays are not only actors but do a lot of the production, writing, hair, makeup and other aspects contributing to the production value of Hollywood and Broadway.
Therefore not being able to marry is a big deal to people in Hollywood and Broadway who are trying to find a way to share their success, and benefits—economic and others—with the partner.
So for Hollywood to send this message out as a collective is a good sign for those who are LGBT in Hollywood, and an indicator that should Proposition 8 stay as is, we will hear the uproar from Hollywood for as goes Hollywood, goes the public.
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This is a topic that I haven’t heard about much, but knew was present in our society. If you had to pick any place that was affected the most by the passing of Proposition 8, you just simply have to look at Hollywood.
By the way, it is good to see that actors and actresses can be openly gay in Hollywood and not get judged. So, even though gays aren’t allowed to marry, at least they are respected.
Oh and one of the funniest actors in Hollywood is Neil Patrick Harris. The guy has been around forever and hasn’t lost his touch.
I agree with Brandon. I am surprised that Hollywood was not more vocal about this issue during the campaign season. When important issues usually warrant B-rated rock songs, I am surprised the lack of Hollywood presence. Maybe I just wasn’t looking, but I didn’t see Hollywood take the loud stance it usually does…
Just a response to your post on my blog…..The thought of Clinton vs Palin would be absolutely crazy. It would be historic but very scary because of two things. First of all, Palin would be the Republican nominee. Second of all, if you thought the media took over this election. Just wait until you see what happens when two prominent women are in the public eye 24/7. SCARY!
Agree with you on that one. Would be genuinely scared of how much the media would hype an election like that. And perhaps how sexist they might be, even in 2012…
I am sick of those two candidates. Why won’t someone with political skill AND charisma run? Hillary Clinton is about as interesting as John Madden.
I am sick of those two candidates. Why won’t someone with political skill AND charisma run? Hillary Clinton is about as interesting as John Madden.