Are you able to enjoy actors and actresses who are very entertaining in their work, but evil in their real lives?

[rachel776]

[Siri137]

No, I just can't. If an actor or actress has come out in favour of something that to me is just completely unacceptable, I will be sure to never watch anything that they star in ever again. I am not going to support, even indirectly, beliefs or practices that are evil. I just can't do it, I actually have principles that I stick to. And the same applies to companies that, for example, promote "woke causes". They're not getting my money, they deserve to go broke.

[Bagerl]

I can enjoy a performance, but I will avoid watching their stuff if they still benefit from it. Like I'll watch a movie at a friend's house, but I won't pay to see it in theaters, because then I'd be giving money to a person who does/supports bad thing. I don't want my money used to further their goals. Like I could still enjoy a good pizza, but I won't buy it from a known racist.

[molonski2]

I don't know of any like that , because I don't focus on their lives , just the job they do on the project , and often ( unless super famous ) I'd have no idea who they are..
I think it's a bit of sacrifice for art in there , you need to be a little crazy , I like Nicholas Cage , I just think this guy is so multi talented , but I know nothing of his person life.

[skidawgkc22]

I work with actors and actresses. Fortunately, almost all of the actors and actresses I've worked with have been very good people both on and off the set.

[mstbooblover]

Well, it's not the first time I hear about the difference between an artist's private life and their job as artist. Maybe it's wise to keep separated those two spheres, otherwise life would become unbearable, especially when I saw the artistic quality of some particular artist. Still not easy once one hears about their messy life and sometimes unforgivable misbehaviour...

[HawkPerception]

I don't really pay attention to actors/actresses lives. I might come across some news in social media that makes me dislike them a little (ex. Daniel Radcliffe being pro LGBT, or Kirsten Dunst in Spiderman complaining she got way less pay than Toby MacGuire). But truthfully I don't really care enough.

[DryGermanGuy]

I am not sure. I am a huge fan of L. A. Confidential, in no small part because of Kevin Spacey. Ever since these allegations against him came out, I enjoy the movie less. 😕

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, all cool with me as long as they don't abuse or kill someone in real life. I don't like people who physically or mentally harm someone abusive.

[Friendlybro79]

I don't know if I have an example to draw from but I think I might be able to up to a point. If the person were truly evil, I would be less likely to pay to see anything they're in.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Yes.

They act when they are on screen, and when I watch them, I act like I like them!

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

It’s not that hard to find the nuance between someone doing their job and who they are as a person

[DrPepper12]

Yeah. I love Kevin spacey even though he's a unrepentant rapist he's still a phenomenal actor.

[Grond21]

Sometimes yes, but if what they do is slimy enough it can be really difficult for me. Same with music artists

[RedInnocent69]

Art is separate from the artist. Having said that, some are more challenging than others. I can still watch Spacey in American Beauty or House of Cards, but not Cosby.

[genericname85]

i wouldn't even know if they were evil in real life, cause i don't care.

[FuqUFggt]

I haven't consumed any of that guy slop "entertainment" since 1999. Turn of your electric jew. Everything they have to offer is evil.

[Wiredone]

I've worked for a few actors and actresses. All but one was pleasant to talk to.

[LiamJHayden]

I can enjoy those with whom I disagree, but not if they are actually evil.

[LunarEclipse433]

My opinion of some actors has changed due to them using media to re-enforce their political agenda

[captain_voidwalker]

I've never been one to put an actor on any sort of pedestal.

[Markymark92]

Just depends what kind of stuff they did off the camera

[slatyb]

Who did you have in mind?:

[Bricealan]

No, I do not.

[Pohjolan]

Yes. I don't care about celebrity gossip.