why do we care who celebs vote for anyway?

Every few months, someone gets cancelled for liking the "wrong" politcian. In 2025, we need to know every living detail of every celebrity, from the good to the ugly. We want to see them raw, and blemished but also airbrushed. It doesnt end there, we now also judge them on who they vote for. Something that's done in the privacy of their voting booth. Why do we treat celebrity politics like a test of character? Why does a political belief instantly become a public scandal? Are we really holding people accountable, or just punishing them for thinking differently?

Somewhere along the line, being a fan stopped meaning "your work inspires me" and started to mean "i expect you to reflect my values at all times." We don't just follow celebrities; we treat them like avatars of our own beliefs. And when they slip up, we feel betrayed. Its not fandom anymore; it's control. We expect them to be spotless, politically aligned, socially aware and publicly performative on command. But are we really to blame? I often find myself wondering if celebrities deserve what they go through, and sometimes I end up saying, "Yes, they chose it for themselves."

We have celebrities getting flamed left right and centre for supporting the "wrong" people. Addison Rae fell victim to this for allegedly supporting Trump. Kanye got dragged for wearing a MAGA hat. Lana Del Rey was soft-cancelled, and so was Chris Pratt.

Maybe we care so much because we want our faves to reflect us. Maybe we've confused influence with moral obligation. Whatever it is, we've put way too much weight on what famous people think. Yes, celebs have reach; they shape culture, but they are the worst people to pick as our political compass. You should be able to disagree with someone and still exist. Stop acting like dragging them on Twitter is a revolutionary act.