It all started earlier this week when actor Chris Pratt lost an online popularity poll and was declared the least favorite Chris in Hollywood.
This was followed by allegations that Pratt is a Trump supporter, which was followed by everyone being reminded that, oh yeah, he belongs to a super antigay church, too.
This was followed by Pratt’s Marvel co-stars Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downy Jr. rushing to his defense and insisting that no, he’s actually a really great guy, so stop judging him.
And this has followed by people digging into Pratt’s social media pages and discovering that, actually, no, he’s not a really great guy because he follows a ton of right wing extremists, homophobes, and other problematic people.
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Among those Pratt follows on Twitter and Instagram are admitted gay basher Tucker Carlson, antigay political pundit Ben Shapiro, accused rapist Kevin Spacey, a ton of police and Blue Lives Matter activists, “religious freedom” fighter Rep. Dan Crenshaw, the antigay hate group Turning Points USA, the extreme rightwing podcast Prager U, and several members of the homophobic Duck Dynasty clan, just to name a few.
Hey. Went to go check his Twitter follow list because the pics I saw were from instagram. Woo Boy.
Who the Fuck is still following Kevin Spacey?! Chris Pratt
Tucker Carlson? Chris Pratt
A Shit ton of police and FBI LA? Chris Pratt
Ben Shapiro?! Chris MF-Ing Pratt! pic.twitter.com/k9cPJBvyw0— A Single Black Female Nerd #BLM #BTLM (@ASingleBlackFe2) October 21, 2020
Lol at Chris Pratt wanting to follow ben shapiro on twitter AND instagram. He really didn’t want to miss a single racist moment! https://t.co/TTqbpHu0ht
— Listen Fat (@muchprofound) October 21, 2020
he follows a youtube channel which posts very conservative views, he likes many republicans tweets, i have found this just by going through the chris pratt trending on twitter
— she/her 🧛🏳️🌈 (@greenvdrink) October 21, 2020
Chris Pratt follows @benshapiro and @DanCrenshawTX on Twitter.
But sure let’s pretend this covert Million White Supremacist isnt political.
This is why you cant trust Rich White People like @MarkRuffalo.
They only really rep for their own ppl. https://t.co/1Aocwvt0fS
— NonVoting Felon 🐬💤 (@MichaelTanuvasa) October 20, 2020
I looked it up and as of the time of this tweet Chris Pratt follows Ben Shapiro, Dan Crenshaw, Turning Points USA, PragerU and multiple Duck Dynasty fam members on IG. It’s 2020 and we can pretend that doesn’t mean what we all know it means but we know pic.twitter.com/HW9A6i833d
— Charlie (@vancinialfredo) October 21, 2020
Pratt has not issued any comment on the controversy surrounding the problematic company he keeps online, but his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, did put out a statement accusing people of “meanness and bullying.”
“Is this really what we need?” Schwarzenegger said without any hint of irony. “There’s so much going on in the world and people are struggling in so many ways. Being mean is so yesterday.”
We agree. Being mean is so yesterday. As is hatred, discrimination, racism, homophobia, and straight white dudes being excused for their vile behavior.
Related: Chris Pratt calls for “less hate” as he defends his homophobic church
Cam
Countdown to the same right wing troll account coming in here with 6 different screenames to either attack people for pointing this stuff out, or writing things like….
Gee, I’m not religious, and I don’t really know who Chris Pratt is but I think everybody else is being really hateful towards him just for belonging to a church.
Pratt sought out and chose a rabidly anti-LGBTQ church, as an adult who was already famous, rich, and working in Hollywood. Additionally he follows a bunch of bigots, anti-LGBTQ bigots, and now throw in a few rac-ist groups too.
A shame, I liked Guardians of the Galaxy, but I won’t spend a dime on anything with him in it.
And before the troll starts yelling from various screenames that there are other famous people who belong to this same church…..my answer is, fine, as soon as I find out, I won’t put money in any of THEIR pockets either.
UsernameJones
I’m GAY and completely on the left … and I follow a LOT of these people – not because I am FOR what they are saying. Following people does not equal endorsement.
ShiningSex
No it doesn’t, but it’s the company he keeps. The church he’s involved with that shows what a douchebag he is. Also, if you follow such pages/accounts, you are giving them more followers and that’s not a good. People need to understand that it helps them more than hurts them.
SeaCapp
With all due respect, username James. May I call you username?
My assumption is that you don’t have quite the reach on social media or in media in general as Chris Pratt does. You following right wingers to curiously watch their ridiculous antics is very different from someone like Chris Pratt who has a much larger voice and influence than you do, though again this is an assumption.
Cam
LOL!!!
You can always tell the right wing troll accounts because they desperately say things like
I”m a lesbian, but lesbians are bad, or I’m Trans, but Trans people shouldn’t be allowed to…..
Get a better line troll.
barryaksarben
these people are easy to follow without actually following them as the media reports theri every new hate filled rants. NO , you dont need to follow them and from all we are learning I doubt very much if Mr Pratt is just keeping his eye on them for us. Pratt is a po shit who left Anna becasue they had a special needs child and he couldnt cope or chose not to. He is scum as are all the trolls here defending this homophobe. Dont come here expecting us to be like the average dumb as shit trump supporter who you can lie to a few times and who will then believe your crap. Go away you arent gay or you wouldnt defend these pigs. and as for cancel culture that is another in a long line of republican LIES. they are so much quicker to cancel anyone who isnt straight so screw you
nathan
There is no need to ‘follow’ those far-right groups or individuals – they never shut up screaming their discriminatory beliefs and agenda. Similarly, a devoted ‘Christian’ does not need to choose a rabidly anti-lgbtq+ church to ‘worship’ in – there are literally thousands of churches and congregations to choose from that do not behave like fascist thugs.
To point out that he appears on ‘Ellen’ and suggest this shows he is not anti – lgbtq+ is just absurd and naive. People mostly go on to those types of shows in order to promote their latest movie or book – they don’t even have to like the host.
The evidence is there for all to see now – he has chosen to dine with the devil. Let him suffer the consequences.
RandomGuy
Pratt came off as a douche bag way back in the Park and Rec days and turns out he isn’t just a douche bag he’s a racist and homophobic douche bag.
Mack
Years ago I read an article somewhere that he was anti-LGBTQ and since then I’ve avoided anything he’s been in.
terry751
I read somewhere that since he became a parent, he tended to lean conservative. Honestly, I’m not surprised by that. When people become parents, it’s only natural to feel protective of what you made. It seems being conservative fits their ideal. I remember some time ago that Barry Zito, former pitcher for the SF Giants and the Oakland Athletics, became Christian after he became a parent. Interesting but not surprising.
Terrycloth
If he is so anti lgbtq why does he do the ellen show so much ? Biggest dyke there is well except Rosie O’Donnell and Jane Lynch
Donston
Do we really need to explain that you get along well with someone and still fundamentally be against the group that person is from? It’s the “one of my friends is black” type shit. It doesn’t mean anything.
barryaksarben
the reason he does Ellen you idiot is that he wants the exposure for his projects which is how he makes his money just like every other entertainer. You cant honestly think that was a gimme for him
terry751
Ellen has to kiss a lot of Hollywood ass but then again it’s kind of her job. When the majority of your guests tend to be Hollywood stars and pop culture icons, she can’t afford not to be nice to them. But she knew that when she started the show so I don’t feel too bad for her.
DuMaurier
Bernie Sanders, Rachel Maddie, Preet Bhahara, etc etc etc etc, all follow Trump on Twitter.
ShiningSex
First off you don’t have to “follow” to see what ignorance they’re posting about. Second, they’re probably wanting to respond to the hate, ignorance. If you read more about Chris, you will know he is not about that. Plus, he is a known Trump supporter. End of story. He’s a piece of sh*t.
SeaCapp
Following the president of the United States regardless of how racist and awful he may be is more understandable than following right wing hate spewers like the duck dynasty or religious hate groups. The liberals you mention are not giving Donald Trump any more of platform than he already has; he’s the president, but fringe groups and celebutants who want to vomit their right wing bulls** don’t need Chris Pratt’s help.
Cam
Translation: They follow the President to see what he says.
Pratt follows multiple right wing, anti-LGBTQ bigots.
DuMaurier
I was being a bit facetious. To be fair, I checked out Pratt’s “Following” list, and it’s clear he’s politically conservative; the only “liberals” I saw appear to be friends of his.
My point was you don’t have to follow someone to read their posts OR reply. I do it with Trump all the time, but a lot of people still don’t get that. I don’t see any reason for anyone to follow Trump unless they support him.
ShiningSex
He’s vermin. Awful actor. Overrated looks and a cheater.
Kangol2
You don’t hold back, do you? 😀
WashDrySpin
Gays did not think anything about Chris until he got HOT….now this just goes to show you the following:
1. Celebrities can be and are hypocritical…adore/worship them at your peril
2. Gay celebrities are the same as #1
3. Robert Downey is a douche
Donston
I actually found him most appealing when he was pudgier. He also got his breakthrough role on Everwood, where he was thinner and many girls and dudes though he was attractive. He didn’t gain the weight till after that show.
I do agree that looking up to public figures is almost always a mistake. Sometimes I like their talent, looks and/or personality. But by the time I was in my late teens I knew better than to idolize and place on a pedestal any of these people.
Texasholdem
Pratt and Crenshaw basically look like brothers. Wouldn’t surprise me if pratt’s already attached to play him in the eventual bio pic.
Donston
“Cancelling” someone doesn’t work. So, folks need to move on from that. But Pratt is the perfect example of a “passive” Conservative. They may not be egregiously hateful and they’re often affable and cool to be around. But they have rather covertly right-leaning instincts. And they will not speak up for anyone who doesn’t fit into their demo. For many of those less types of white guys, if you’re not a fella white guy they’re sticking their neck out for you. The fact that all these white Hollywood dudes are defending him while staying mum when so many others get attacked is telling. Social media didn’t even go in on Pratt that hard. Rich white bro’s defending rich white bro’s.
Cam
Actually, “Cancelling” someone works very well. Just ask Kevin Spacey, Susan Collins, Les Moonves, or Matt Lauer.
And holding somebody responsible for their words or actions is simply that. Giving it a cutesy name doesn’t change the fact that I can’t be forced to give my money to somebody who supports those who seek to do me harm.
Donston
Those are the most extreme of cases. Those also happened before someone was getting “canceled” practically every other day.
Cam
@Donston
Translation: Everything I said was right, and you could provide no reason why any of us should put money in Pratt’s pocket other than a vague whine about people getting “cancelled”.
Look, I get it, you feel that supporting people who attack us, and helping fund a bigoted organization are no reason for you to stop buying tickets to his stuff. Ok, that’s you, but don’t try to pass it off as some noble crusade against “Cancelling”.
Right wingers, love to give a word to cover up what something actually is. “Family Values” is their cover for bigotry, Non-PC is their code word for wanting to be racist, and “Cancel Culture” is them crying over the fact that social media keeps holding them responsible for their behavior.
Josh447
Cam. Agreed.
From The Washington Post Oct 21, 2020:
Pratt is a member of the Zoe Church in Los Angeles, which is associated with Hillsong, a popular megachurch for celebrities. The Hillsong founder wrote a blog post in 2015 that stated, “Hillsong Church welcomes ALL people but does not affirm all lifestyles. Put clearly, we do not affirm a gay lifestyle,” while Zoe Church’s pastor executive produced a film that reportedly categorizes “same-sex attraction” as “sexual brokenness.”
BOOM.
Liquid Silver
This has been known for ages? Apparently “hot” overcomes a pile of crimes.
Now mind, monitoring things doesn’t necessarily indicate evil (one would find my subscriptions an eclectic mix indicative of insanity if you were trying to predict from it), but it’s not like Pratt is anything but a prat or ever has been.
Whining about it won’t help. Right now? Vote. Help others vote if you can. Whine later.
Jessie Nice
Who cares who he follows or believes. He has even right to support, follow and believe in whatever he wants. If he’s a Republican than so be it. No one can force him to change his believes. All these yappy gays with their “cancel culture” and extremist alt-left views is what drives lots of people to the Republican Party. If finding out that he’s a Republican makes you instantly regret liking him than there is something seriously wrong with you.
nunya
Strident leftist gays are the worst. I avoid them and their ridiculous pearl-clutching histrionics like the plague. Although, they’re fun to watch. That’s why I subscribe to this silly site.
amanwithanedge
you messy.
Cam
He has the right to follow who he wants.
And we have the right to not spend any money on anything with him in it.
See how that works precious?
James
GET LOST TRUMP TROLL.
barryaksarben
Leftist gays ahve given all gays their rights in this country and inbreds like you and nunya are too stupid to know that. Nunya thinks we dont know why he comes here? He comes here because eh has gay feelings and hates to admit it but he can perhaps get some attention from a real life gay man who isnt hiding in his closet. GO bakc to trump land where they think you are sick and try try try to get some man to listen to your stupid comments. Cancel culture is from the right as it wants to cancel people of color, gays who are proud, women who dont take orders and TRUE Americans who stand up for their rights and are unwilling to give all our money to corporations. But hey tell yourself you are woning us if that is what lie you need to tell
brian6767
Thank you!!! Ahhh, the gay left…..the first to scream, “ACCEPT ME! ACCEPT ME!!”, but also the first to kick you out of the clubhouse for not agreeing with their way of thinking!!
nunya
barryaksarben you don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m an out and proud gay man. A man – not some silly mean girl like most gay “men.”
Cam
@brian6767
Another right wing troll account trying to hide the phrase “Hateful bigotry, attacks on LGBTQ civil rights” behind phrases like “Don’t agree with your opinions”.
KyleMichelSullivan
TBH, I’ve never paid much attention to him. I liked his underwear clip in “Guardians…” but I haven’t seen the full move and don’t intend to. I’m not into the superhero genre, in the slightest.
That said…I do follow the Evans Chris on Twitter and Instagram because he was interesting before he became Captain America. And I do like the reboot of the Star Trek movies so enjoy Chris Pine (however, I like Zachary Quinto more)…but the Hemsworth is like big shrug.
So I’m missing out on all the agita, I guess…
dre23222
He is a cornball so let’s just leave this jerk in the past. He is nothing.
TheDefiler
This list is unsavory for my tastes but incommensurate with the headline which makes it sound like he follows the Proud Boys or some such which you’d find listed at Southern Poverty Law. None of these are.
His antigay church indicts sufficiently. This list likens him to grandpa at Thanksgiving more than crazy uncle.
spunkfunker
Who cares!!!! We are all entitled to think and believe what we want to. No celebrity will ever influence my thoughts or actions be it politically, morally, or socially. Shaming someone for their personal beliefs is wrong no matter what side does it. Much to our own detriment we put way too much emphasis on what famous people do and say in this day and age. None of it matters!!!
Like George Clinton said
THINK IT AIN’T ILLIGAL YET!!!!!!!!
James
GET LOST TRUMP TROLL.
jkb
He follows Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson, but others are the big bullies. Sure, Jan.
KM201
Let’s be real here. As much as everyone is right to drag the Trump supporting bigot in Chris Pratt, you have to understand that all of these Marvel actors (and celebrities in general) are horrible and out of touch with most working people. Sure, not all of them are avowed Trump supporters, but they all share the 50 Cent philosophy of my tax cuts and wealth matter more to me than human rights. This applies to every person in the business, no matter how much of an avowed “anti-Trump” activist they claim to be. All of these actors are also friends with plenty of reich wing trash, especially Downey Jr, Chris Evans and Hemsworth. The only thing that matters to these ghouls is their wallet. They will only begin to take our concerns seriously when people stop buying their product and going to see their horrible movies. Trust me, they’ll stand up and take notice then.
acna64
Well no wonder he’s the most hated Chris now. So much for being a born again Christian. What a waste of flesh. ?
Granny Spoth
oh my god, he is following the ‘antigay hate group’ (lol) TPUSA.
Christ Pratt is a nazi, confirmed.
another contaminated unreliable person.
you should cut them from your life wherever you find them.
David
Ok.. just to be clear, The SCOTUS is on the verge of being able to overturn Rowe, and Obergefell. and then rule of a slew of cases working their way up the federal court food chain to legalize anti gay discrimination in the name of “religious liberty” AND potentially reinstate sodomy laws… and what is QUEERTY got it’s panties in a bunch over???
Chris Pratt…..
Gee.. that makes SO much sense.
Cam
And part of the reason the Supreme Court is going to become a right wing monster factory is because of voters like Chris Pratt
barryaksarben
LOL to all defending this pos. HE IS the worst Chris in Hollywood and little ms Arnold is as dumb as a post obviously. HE is only good for screwing some stupid spoiled white girl and could never handle a man. I will continue to pine for Pine and Evens will always be the hottest Chris
barryaksarben
OMG it just came to me . This is just like when Sean Spicer was on Dancing wiht the stars. HE couldnt dance but he right was going to own the left by voting for someone to win a dance show who couldnt dance. Hilairous. This Chris is the worst Chris no matter what they say. PeriOD
@dusyk
Who cares, he’s a nobody!
Josh447
Sounds like the negs have hit the tipping point and it may be high time for this hot tottie to do some serious damage control. But then maybe he really is a Barrett believing Bible thumper. Silence, which speaks volumes, may then be his only avenue.
Polaro
He’s like a minority of republicans that can be charming when they want to be, most are just odious. I can’t tell if he’s just kind of stupid, or really understands he’s on the wrong side. Doesn’t matter, I’m done with him.
ScottOnEarth
He is and always has been totally over-rated.
Doctor Benway
I love how the writer of the article specify that he is a white dude. Yeah, because not only he is racist and homophobic but he is also white, major crime. So if he was black, that would have been ok?
Personally, I wouldn’t judge someone on his bad company. Ok he is clearly not a démocrate, but unless he openly said something racist or homophobic, I would give him the benefits of the doubt. I judge people for who they are and what they do not their friends .
I know it’s really hard to understand for people with a single thought here.