Glen Powell Says Politics "Divide People" and His Calling Is "Elsewhere"

Glen Powell is the latest star to draw a clear line between his career and politics. In a new Esquire interview, the actor explained that he avoids political commentary because“over time, I realized that politics divide people.”He also shared that his parents never discussed current events at the dinner table, which shaped how he approaches the subject today. Powell went as far as saying that genuinely engaging with politics is“not presently possible”for him, adding that his“calling is elsewhere.”

To be clear, Powell isn’t criticizing anyone who speaks up. He said,“I applaud people for jumping into those things and fighting for what they believe in.”His point is simply that activism on that level isn’t his path. He’s in good company, too, since Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, Ed Sheeran, and Macklemore have all recently made similar decisions to keep their political views private amid an increasingly polarized climate.

The bigger question here is whether this is a trend that’s here to stay. Fans are clearly split: some want stars to use their platforms for change, while others are exhausted by politics showing up everywhere, including their entertainment. Either way, Powell’s position raises an interesting debate about fame, influence, and personal boundaries. So what do you think: should celebrities speak out on politics, or is staying neutral the smarter move? Sound off in the comments.