Gene Simmons Tells Fellow Stars: Zip It On Politics!

Gene Simmons Declares: Celebrities, Zip It!

KISS's legendary frontman, Gene Simmons, isn't holding back when it comes to celebrities and their political opinions. During a candid chat with TMZ, Simmons bluntly told fellow stars to "shut the f*** up" about politics.

The conversation took a turn when Simmons was asked about actor Ben Stiller's recent critique of the White House. Stiller had taken to social media platform X to slam the White House for using a 'Tropic Thunder' clip in a military context, urging them to remove the footage and stating he had "no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine."

“Basically, shut the f*** up,” Simmons said in an interview with TMZ. “Do your art and stay out of it. Nobody’s interested in your opinions — including mine, who I vote for, or who I support.”

Simmons Calls Out Celebrity Political Commentary

Simmons didn't stop there. He argued that the American public is weary of political sermons from stars living in luxury. He pointed out that those who "live in mansions and drive Rolls-Royces" might not have the pulse on what everyday people care about, advising entertainers to "shut your piehole" and focus on their craft.

The rock icon also took a playful jab at actor Mark Ruffalo, humorously misnaming him "Mark Buffalo," and dismissing his frequent political commentary. Simmons quipped that asking Ruffalo for his political views was akin to asking Kylie Jenner about international affairs.

Gene Simmons' Stance on Celebrity Silence

This isn't a new position for Simmons, who has long advocated for celebrities to keep their political opinions under wraps. In a 2019 CNN interview, Simmons stressed that political preferences are personal. "It's nobody’s business who you support," he asserted, emphasizing that his political choices are solely his concern and not for public discussion.

Simmons' outspoken approach serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate over the role of celebrities in political discourse. Whether you agree with him or not, one thing's for sure – he's not afraid to speak his mind!