URGENT UPDATE: Actress Cheryl Hines is making headlines after her recent collaboration with Melania Trump and Usha Vance at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Monday. This appearance, part of an American Red Cross initiative for military families, has sparked significant backlash from her Hollywood peers.
Hines, 60, was seen assembling care packages for deployed servicemen and women, dressed in a turtleneck sweater adorned with an American flag. Her choice to align with political figures linked to the Trump administration is drawing ire from friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry, who are reportedly shocked by her shift from liberal to conservative views.
Sources close to Hines revealed that her political transformation has strained relationships within her social circle. One friend remarked to the Daily Mail, “It’s like she’s gone MAGA… so beyond comprehension to me.” Another source lamented, “It’s so hard to make sense… because she was so liberal before.”
The controversy intensified after Hines’ recent appearance on The View in October, where she defended her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., against criticism from co-host Sunny Hostin. Hostin labeled Kennedy as “the least qualified Department of Health and Human Services head that we’ve had in history,” to which Hines retorted, “He has spent his career studying toxins, studying people’s health.” This exchange highlights the growing divide between Hines and her former allies in Hollywood.
In a candid discussion with Page Six, Hines opened up about the personal struggles she has faced, including the loss of her nephew and the public scrutiny surrounding her husband’s controversial actions, including a sexting scandal with journalist Olivia Nuzzi. “I went through a lot of darkness… and to deal with that loss while this other chaos was going on, there were dark times,” she revealed.
Despite the backlash, Hines expressed her commitment to supporting her husband, stating, “There are extremes on both sides… people who absolutely love and support him, and those who will criticize him regardless.” She emphasized the importance of sharing her truth in her memoir, “Unscripted,” saying, “If I’m just telling the truth about what I’ve been through, it makes me feel better.”
As this story continues to unfold, the impact of Hines’ political alliances on her career and personal life remains to be seen. Will Hollywood continue to distance itself from her, or can she navigate the turbulent waters of public opinion? Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
