Billy Bob Thornton recently explained why he avoids discussing politics, citing a lack of expertise on the topic.
Thornton's Take on Celebrity Political Commentary
During an appearance on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, Thornton, known for his role in Landman, addressed the qualifications of celebrities speaking on political matters. Host Howie Mandel emphasized that celebrities should focus on their human experiences rather than giving political advice.
“What we are experts in, just like the person that’s listening, is being human,” Mandel said. “So if you could be open and share who you are, how you feel, how you cope, that’s definitely going to do something.”
Thornton agreed, stating, “It’s way more important than an actor or actress or musician telling people... who to vote for.” He added, “I don’t know anything about politics... I’m not an expert on that.”
Public Influence and Perception
Mandel further commented on the misplaced trust in celebrity opinions, noting, “Just because you played a doctor doesn’t mean you are a doctor... It’s such a small circle of people that know you, know you enough to trust you in your opinion.”
Health Challenges Due to Rare Blood Type
In the same podcast, Thornton discussed his restrictive diet, necessitated by his type AB negative blood, the rarest blood type. “Less than 1 percent of the [U.S] population of the world has it,” he explained.
This blood type affects his digestive enzymes, making it difficult for his body to break down certain foods. “I grew up with a lot of allergies when I was a kid... I just assumed everybody felt like shit after they ate,” Thornton shared, reflecting on his childhood in Arkansas and East Texas.
Thornton's dietary restrictions include avoiding dairy, wheat, shellfish, and certain meats.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/billy-bob-thornton-doesnt-discuss-politics-health-update-1236594286/
