KISS frontman Gene Simmons delivered a forceful message to Hollywood stars about political engagement: it’s time to be silent.
During comments to TMZ, Simmons criticized well-known actors such as Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo for their public disagreements with President Donald Trump, particularly regarding military actions against Iran. He questioned the validity of their political opinions.
When asked about the fairness of celebrities attacking Trump’s actions, Simmons shot back at the entertainment industry.
“Because everybody in the world should listen to what actors and comedians say because they’re so qualified,” he quipped.
He didn’t stop there.
“Basically, shut the f— up,” he stated in the interview. “Do your art and shut up. Nobody’s interested in your opinions, that includes me. Who I vote for. Who I like.”
Simmons fired off an even harsher rebuke aimed at the celebrity elite, criticizing their lifestyle and patronizing tone.
“Who the f— do you think you are? People in America work hard for a living, and they don’t want to be lectured to by people who live in mansions and drive Rolls-Royces,” he declared. “It’s time for everybody in the entertainment industry to shut their piehole and just do your art. Nobody cares what you think. I don’t.”
He even poked fun at Ruffalo, miscalling him “Mark Buffalo,” and reiterated his indifference towards celebrity opinions on military matters.
Gene Simmons says celebs should shut up about politics 😬 pic.twitter.com/zYdhZdCfLY
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 10, 2026
As the clip wrapped up, Simmons made a tongue-in-cheek suggestion about consulting other celebrities for political advice.
“Or go to Kylie Jenner and ask her what she thinks of the war so far,” he joked.
No immediate comments were received from representatives for Ruffalo and Stiller.
Simmons’ comments emerged amidst a broader Hollywood critique of Trump’s policy in Iran, while various public figures have shown support for the administration’s firm stance against the regime. Generally, Simmons has avoided making his views a central topic while opposing the trend of politicizing personal opinions.
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Recently, Simmons and the band KISS were honored at the Kennedy Center by Trump. Simmons has known Trump “on and off” for several decades.
In another interview, Simmons conveyed that political allegiance shouldn’t be a public measure.
“It’s nobody’s business who you support,” he said on CNN’s “Inside Politics.” “Nowadays, people engage in, ‘So are you pro or,’ and my first question is, ‘Who the f— are you? Who are you?’ Since when does who I support or not support is the business of anyone except my conscience?”
He added, “But literally, have a sense of humor. Take a pill, shut up and stop worrying what your next-door neighbor believes or doesn’t believe. It’s their America too.”
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