More Hollywood stars are choosing silence over political commentary in heated climate

With politics increasingly dominating media and entertainment, some celebrities are choosing not to weigh in on political commentary amid America’s ongoing culture wars.Hollywood stars such as Kevin James, Neil Patrick Harris and Michelle Yeoh have recently either declined to comment on US politics or have made a conscious effort to avoid the topic.During an interview with Variety on Thursday, James opened up about why he’s always steered clear of speaking about politics.“Politically, for me to speak on it, there are experts who know much more than I do,” James told the outlet.“I’m just focusing on what I can do, delivering a fun, heartfelt break from the craziness of the world.”“Everybody carries themselves around all day long with a lot of stress,” he continued.

“It’s necessary in some ways, but you also need a break.You’ve got to look around and find the good in things.

Otherwise, you’re just not going to function.I want to make people have fun, have hope and get a nice escape in their day.”As noted by Variety, James is “famously apolitical” and sticks to what he does best — making people laugh.Another actor known for his comedic roles, Neil Patrick Harris, recently declined to comment when pressed with political questions at a Friday press conference for his newest film, “Sunny Dancer.”According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harris was asked whether films should be political and if cinema could be used to “fight fascism.”“I think we live in a strangely algorithmic and divided world right now, and so as artists, I’m always interested in doing things that are apolitical,” Harris said.

“Because we’re all, as humans, wanting to connect in some way.”“That’s why we experience things together,” the actor continued.“And so when you get to go to a film where you’re caring about the people, you’re caring about the heart of what’s happening, you’re watching this film of these young adults growing up...