Oscar winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who has described himself as “aggressively centrist”
Oscar winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who has described himself as “aggressively centrist,” spoke with comic/actor Russel Brand on the latter’s “Under the Skin” podcast and McConaughey may have lost a few fans in the process when he called out “Hollywood hypocrites” when discussing the recent presidential election. McConaughey said that while he hoped people could come together and meet in the proverbial “middle of the road,” he added “the other two sides, the two vehicles on either side of the political aisle, are so far apart, their… tires aren’t even on the pavement anymore.” His views are not that unique, but the Oscar winner then explained, “There are a lot (of people) on the illiberal left that absolutely condescend, patronize, and are arrogant towards the other 50 percent.” Such views didn’t fall on deaf ears across social media however. Singer/songwriter Aisha (@aishamusic) was among those who agreed with the harsh sentiments, and responded, “Matthew McConaughey And Russell Brand are right. I’ve seen it firsthand. Hollywood claims to be so liberal and tolerant but is full of hateful, cruel, mean spirited, vengeful lunatics. They are a disgrace. They insanely attack & try to destroy anyone who doesn’t agree with them.
