Hillbilly Elegy Star Glenn Close Throws Shade at JD Vance

Hillbilly Elegy Star Glenn Close Throws Shade at JD Vance

As a film enthusiast with a keen eye for quality storytelling and a deep appreciation for well-crafted performances, I must admit that the recent turn of events surrounding JD Vance has left me rather dismayed. Having watched Glenn Close portray Bonnie “Mamaw” Vance in the critically panned yet emotionally resonant film “Hillbilly Elegy,” I found her performance to be a shining beacon amidst the stormy sea of mediocrity that was the movie itself.


As a passionate film buff, I must share some intriguing insights about the cast of Hillbilly Elegy, the 2020 Ron Howard movie based on JD Vance’s life. It appears that one of its stars, whom we all admire for their acting skills, has subtly expressed disagreement with a recent vice presidential candidate. The controversy stems from an interview Vance gave to Tucker Carlson back in 2021, where he criticized the current administration as being run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are unhappy with their life choices and want to spread that misery across the nation.”

In the movie “Hillbilly Elegy,” Glenn Close plays the role of Bonnie “Mamaw” Vance, a character based on Vance’s grandmother. This film narrates Vance’s journey from his childhood to becoming a Yale graduate. The narrative style is non-linear, and the movie was adapted from his 2016 memoir with the same title. Glenn Close received several nominations for Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards but didn’t win any of them. The film also features Amy Adams as Beverly Vance, Vance’s mother, and Gabriel Basso and Owen Asztalos portray different stages in Vance’s life as a controversial political figure.

In 2020, the Netflix release “Hillbilly Elegy” faced severe backlash and currently has a low rating of 25% among critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie was nominated for various Razzie Awards, one being Worst Director for Ron Howard, who only received this recognition from them twice in his career – the first time being for “The Da Vinci Code” in 2006.

Glenn Close Joins a Growing List of People Blasting JD Vance

Lately, Close’s post has joined a collection of criticisms directed at JD Vance following his remarks about childless cat ladies. Jennifer Aniston, an actress known for her roles in Friends and The Morning Show, recently voiced her disapproval on social media, stating “I find it hard to believe this is coming from a potential Vice President of the United States.” This sentiment has been shared by Oprah Winfrey, Lupita Nyong’o, legions of Taylor Swift’s fans, and even Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

As a passionate cinephile, I must say that Vance’s remarks have undeniably stirred up quite a storm among cat lovers, which could potentially impact him and Donald Trump in the upcoming election in November, even with the unwavering support of the Republican Party and their MAGA supporters. Will they be able to rally enough votes to claim victory, or will Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz succeed in curbing their momentum and secure the White House? Only time will tell, America. Stay tuned.

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2024-08-12 22:02