Unveiling Sarah Silverman's Presidential Silence
Reason for Staying Quiet
Silverman, 54, who had previously supported Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders in their presidential campaigns, found herself in a different position this time. She was on the road with her tour and received many inquiries about making a political statement. However, her intuition told her that the public didn't want to hear from celebrities at that moment. "I just focused on reposting thoughts from smarter people," she said. This approach allowed her to engage with the world in a different way while still staying connected.She also reflected on a past initiative she had taken. In 2008, she launched "The Great Schlep" where she encouraged young Jewish voters to persuade their grandparents to vote for Obama. But this time around, she felt that such an action might not have the same impact. After all, Trump's re-election saw him winning all the battleground states and the popular vote, suggesting that her voice alone might not have tipped the scales.
Current Tour and Focus
Silverman's current standup tour, Sarah Silverman: Postmortem, which is set to touch down in Toronto on Jan. 31, is taking a different turn. She has decided to skip talking about politics and instead focus on her family struggles. The deaths of her stepmother and biological father have had a profound impact on her, and she found solace in sharing these personal stories."This show is not at all political, for better or worse. I think it's better, to be honest," she said. "What happened was, my stepmother and dad both died nine days apart and all I wanted to do was talk about them, starting with my dad's eulogy. It's happened organically. I've never thought of myself as relatable. I've always thought of myself as niche. But I was at a point where I needed to be in touch with people, and it's been awesome."
Celebrity Endorsements and Aftermath
Harris attracted a number of big-name celebrity endorsements during her campaign, including George Clooney, Sharon Stone, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, Cardi B, and Julia Roberts. Other famous names like Mark Hamill, Mark Ruffalo, Jeff Bridges, Will Ferrell, and Billy Eichner also lent their support as part of the "White Dudes for Harris" campaign.Silverman also posted a photo of herself holding up a Harris poster on her social media accounts with the caption, "Vote Joy! Vote Kamala!" However, after Harris' loss, there were reports of significant expenditures by her campaign team. An appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast was said to have cost six-figures, and there were rumblings that vendors and staff were worried about not getting paid, leaving the campaign million in debt.
In response to the Democrats' woes, Trump said he would push the GOP to help. This shows the complex landscape of the post-election period and the different paths taken by various celebrities and political figures.