2017
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Jake Gyllenhaal
Spill The Tea
Written by Katie Anderton
Jake Gyllenhaal: “I’m not very interested in what I think because I’m a wealthy white male"
Although Jake Gyllenhaal's actions seem to suggest that he is politically engaged - he took part in a Broadway fundraiser for Hillary Clinton and attended the Women's March in Washington. However, he has said that he is not going to talk politics because he is a "wealthy white male".
Gyllenhaal's new cover interview for Esquire UK featured some interesting comments from the actor. He said: "I'm not very interested in what I think because I am a wealthy white male and right now what's important is not what I think."
He continued to say: "But I will say I don't like it when people say, 'You shouldn't hear what an actor has to say about something, let the politicians talk' because the irony is that we have elected a celebrity as a president, so as a result that doesn't work any more."
It's an interesting way to look at politics and my initial reaction was something along the lines of 'well done, Jake.'
But then I wondered if it was the greatest way to think? Agreed, some rich, straight, white males should probably keep their (weird) opinions to themselves on issues that really do not effect them in the slightest, but surely we don't want politically engaged, liberal white men feeling scared to speak up?
Gyllenhaal has a platform to call politicians or groups of people out on their wrongdoings and raise awareness about certain issues. He has a voice that could prove to be a great ally for those who feel they need support at this time.
However, Gyllenhaal has gained a lot of respect from me for saying this. He has acknowledged his own privilege which does not happen very often. He also said in the interview: "I'd love to use whatever audience I have to make sure those people who know what they're talking about are heard." Maybe other celebs need to take notes?
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| Photo: @ukesquire / Instagram |
Gyllenhaal's new cover interview for Esquire UK featured some interesting comments from the actor. He said: "I'm not very interested in what I think because I am a wealthy white male and right now what's important is not what I think."
He continued to say: "But I will say I don't like it when people say, 'You shouldn't hear what an actor has to say about something, let the politicians talk' because the irony is that we have elected a celebrity as a president, so as a result that doesn't work any more."
It's an interesting way to look at politics and my initial reaction was something along the lines of 'well done, Jake.'
But then I wondered if it was the greatest way to think? Agreed, some rich, straight, white males should probably keep their (weird) opinions to themselves on issues that really do not effect them in the slightest, but surely we don't want politically engaged, liberal white men feeling scared to speak up?
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| Photo: @ukesquire / Instagram |
Gyllenhaal has a platform to call politicians or groups of people out on their wrongdoings and raise awareness about certain issues. He has a voice that could prove to be a great ally for those who feel they need support at this time.
However, Gyllenhaal has gained a lot of respect from me for saying this. He has acknowledged his own privilege which does not happen very often. He also said in the interview: "I'd love to use whatever audience I have to make sure those people who know what they're talking about are heard." Maybe other celebs need to take notes?
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