Hollywood’s Hypocrisy: Stars Who Bashed Trump Now Begging for His Help

In a dramatic turn of events, dozens of Hollywood celebrities—many of whom previously ridiculed and insulted Donald Trump—are now desperately seeking his support to protect their creative works from the threat of artificial intelligence. After years of publicly opposing Trump on nearly every political front, these stars are now forced to acknowledge the one man they thought they would never need.

At the center of the controversy is a battle between Hollywood’s most recognizable figures and the tech giants of Silicon Valley. OpenAI and Google have informed Washington that they believe current U.S. copyright laws permit them to train AI models using copyrighted content without needing explicit permission.

This revelation has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, as actors, musicians, and writers realize that their work—scripts, music, voices, and entire performances—could be freely used to enhance AI models that may ultimately replace them.

For years, the liberal elite of Hollywood viewed Trump as a villain, hurling insults at him from red carpets and award stages. Yet, now that their creative livelihoods are at risk, they are reaching out to the very person they claimed to despise.

Among those signing a desperate letter to Trump are Ben Stiller, Olivia Wilde, Cynthia Erivo, Aubrey Plaza, Paul McCartney, Mark Ruffalo, and Cate Blanchett. These figures, once vocal critics of the president, are suddenly hoping he will take their side in their battle against Silicon Valley.

Trump’s return to the White House has been nothing short of explosive. On the first day of his second term, he unveiled a groundbreaking $500 billion initiative focused on advancing artificial intelligence in the United States.

Dubbed "Stargate," the project is poised to create over 100,000 new jobs and secure America’s dominance in AI innovation. While critics initially scoffed at the plan, it is now clear that AI is not only reshaping industries—it is threatening the very existence of traditional creative fields.

As AI-generated voices, scripts, and deepfake performances become more sophisticated, many in Hollywood are now realizing that their industry is on the verge of an existential crisis. The letter sent to Trump underscores this fear, warning that if OpenAI and Google are allowed to exploit copyrighted material unchecked, it would "freely exploit America’s creative and knowledge industries, despite [OpenAI and Google's] substantial revenues and available funds."

The letter continues: "We firmly believe that America’s global AI leadership must not come at the expense of our essential creative industries. AI companies are asking to undermine this economic and cultural strength by weakening copyright protections for the films, television series, artworks, writing, music, and voices used to train AI models at the core of multibillion-dollar corporate valuations."

For Trump, this sudden plea from Hollywood is nothing short of ironic. After enduring years of mockery and public attacks from these same celebrities, he now finds them knocking on his door, pleading for help.

Some have even attempted to soften their previous stance on him, subtly acknowledging that, for all his perceived faults, Trump might be the only leader willing to take a stand against Big Tech’s growing power.

For Hollywood, the stakes are higher than ever. The film and television industry has already been struggling with declining box office revenues, streaming wars, and industry strikes. Now, the threat of AI-generated content replacing human creators has sent shockwaves through the community.

If OpenAI and Google succeed in legally justifying the unrestricted use of copyrighted material, Hollywood as we know it may never be the same again.

Ben Stiller, one of the letter’s signatories, once mocked Trump on social media, making jokes at his expense. Olivia Wilde, another name on the list, previously called Trump "the biggest joke in history" and was outspoken in her disdain for his policies.

Mark Ruffalo, a long-time progressive activist, frequently used his platform to attack Trump. Now, these same individuals are hoping that the man they once vilified will become their unexpected savior.

Despite the irony of the situation, Trump has a real decision to make. His administration has long been critical of Big Tech, accusing platforms like Google, Facebook, and Twitter of censorship and political bias.

With Hollywood’s top figures now seeking his help, this issue could give Trump a new opportunity to reinforce his stance against tech monopolies.

While Trump has yet to officially respond, sources suggest that he is aware of the situation and is weighing his options. If he chooses to intervene, it could mark one of the most unexpected alliances in modern political and entertainment history.

For Hollywood, this is a moment of reckoning. The same industry that celebrated AI’s advancements when it was convenient—using CGI to enhance films, AI-assisted writing tools, and deepfake technology for entertainment—now faces a reality where AI could make them obsolete.

The unfolding drama between Hollywood and Trump serves as a reminder of how quickly political and industry dynamics can shift. Celebrities who once basked in their anti-Trump rhetoric now find themselves in an uncomfortable position, forced to recognize that Trump’s policies on AI and Big Tech may be their only hope.

Whether Trump will lend his support remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Hollywood’s elite has never been more desperate to be on his good side.