As a long-time fan of Michael Imperioli‘s work, I must say I was taken aback by his sudden political activism, particularly his support for Kamala Harris. Growing up watching The Sopranos, I always thought he was just another tough guy from New Jersey. But as it turns out, the man has a heart and a mind that cares deeply about the world we live in.
Actor Michael Imperioli from The Sopranos found himself under fire on social media after sharing a picture of a younger Kamala Harris on Instagram, accompanied by the comment: “I would vote for her based on this photo alone.” Despite deleting the original post due to the massive negative feedback he received, he has since posted additional photos of Vice President Harris, all with positive captions urging fans to “vote Kamala.” (As reported by the New York Post): [link to the original post].
Many Instagram users criticized Michael Imperioli’s decision to support a particular presidential nominee, questioning the post’s apparent sexism (voting for a woman mainly because she’s attractive). Some fans argued that attractiveness has no influence on political power. Speculation also arose that Imperioli may have received direct sponsorship from the Harris campaign due to his tagging of Kamala Harris’ official Instagram account in his post. Additionally, some users attacked Imperioli’s acting career, suggesting he might be receiving lucrative film and television roles in exchange for his support. User @thunderlightning007 commented:
Imperioli has been coerced by corrupt powers who offer him TV and film roles as a condition, otherwise he risks unemployment. He finds himself trapped within the system and struggling to break free. If you’re reading this, Mikey, and need our assistance, give us a sign; we Italian compatriots are ready to help.
Following a few days of strong criticism, Imperioli took down numerous negative comments and limited users’ ability to add new ones before finally deleting the original post. Yet, on Thursday, he posted again, expressing his backing for Kamala Harris, and since then, he has added three more posts advocating for her as the Democratic presidential nominee to his Instagram account.
A Surprising History of Political Activity
Despite some fans expressing surprise and disappointment over Imperioli’s public support for Kamala, it’s worth noting that the ex-Sopranos actor has a track record of voicing his political views on Instagram. In fact, as reported by Vanity Fair, back in 2020, he urged followers to vote for President Joe Biden and criticized former President Donald Trump. A year later, in 2023, Imperioli took to Instagram again to express his disapproval of a Supreme Court decision that narrowed legal protections for same-sex couples. He even declared that he would exclude bigots and homophobes from enjoying The Sopranos, The White Lotus, Goodfellas, or any other productions he has been involved in.
In the hit show The Sopranos, Imperioli’s character, Christopher Moltisanti, embodies the typical New Jersey mobster persona. However, away from the screen, Michael Imperioli demonstrates a distinctly different side of himself. He is an activist, contributing financially to the Harris campaign and advocating for COVID-19 safety measures. This shift in character traits seems to have left many viewers taken aback, leading some to comment critically on his political posts, citing the murder of Christopher Moltisanti by Tony Soprano and saying, “Tony Soprano did the right thing.
Despite some fans disapproval, it appears that Imperioli may continue creating content supportive of Kamala, given the intense political environment we’re currently in. As the 2024 presidential election nears, an increasing number of celebrities are voicing their concerns about various political issues online. Imperioli is not the only Hollywood figure to express controversial views, and he likely won’t be the last.
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2024-09-08 01:05