Donald Trump has appointed Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as ambassadors for Hollywood.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed a selection of prominent actors to serve as "special ambassadors," with the intention of representing his administration domestically rather than internationally. In a social media announcement made on Thursday, Trump revealed that Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone will act as his representatives in Hollywood, California, a location he described as "a great but very troubled place."
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"These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest. It will again be, like The United States of America itself, The Golden Age of Hollywood!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
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The film and television sectors in the United States have encountered significant obstacles in recent years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, prolonged strikes, and various global issues. The specific responsibilities and level of authority that actors will hold in this context remain uncertain.
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The transition team for Trump did not provide an immediate response to a request for comment. All three individuals have been outspoken advocates for the Republican president-elect. In 2019, Voight praised Trump as "the greatest president of this century." That same year, the actor known for "Midnight Cowboy" was awarded the National Medal of Arts by Trump. Gibson suggested in a video shared by TMZ in October that he had supported Trump in the 2024 election, indicating it was a "fairly accurate assumption" when questioned about his endorsement of the GOP nominee.
Mel Gibson, Rosalind Ross attend the 'Blood Father' Premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2016 in Cannes, France.
"I know what it will be like if we let her in, and that ain't good," the "Braveheart" lead added, referring to Trump's opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.
In a notable appearance at a gala in November, shortly following his victory for a second term, Sylvester Stallone, famously known for his role in "Rocky," referred to Donald Trump as the "second George Washington" during the introduction of the president-elect. Stallone is known to be a regular visitor at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.
"We're in the presence of a really mythical character," Stallone said. "…Nobody in the world could've pulled off what he pulled off, so I'm in awe."
