Jennifer Lawrence, Ethan Hawke and more stars have gotten real about why they don't publicly talk about politics. Politics in the United States has gotten more divisive over the years. While some celebrities have used their influence to advocate for causes like immigration and women's rights, others have kept their beliefs to themselves. Josh Duhamel revealed during a March 2026 appearance on Megyn Kelly's eponymous talk show that he doesn't publicly express his opinions to avoid alienating "half" of his audience.