Gwen Stefani is going through backlash from followers after she retweeted a Tucker Carlson interview with The Chosen actor Jonathan Roumie.
The No Doubt front-woman shared the clip on her X account on Thursday (March 6), writing, “Wow @JonathanRoumie u r a robust inspirational human what an enlightening clever lovely interview thanks for being u gx.”
Roumie is greatest recognized for enjoying Jesus within the crowd-funded tv collection The Chosen, which follows the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. He additionally performed evangelist Lonnie Frisbee within the 2023 movie Jesus Revolution and serves as a narrator for the Catholic prayer app Hallow.
Stefani’s promotion of the interview, carried out by controversial right-wing commentator Carlson, shocked a few of her followers, who jumped into the replies to share their reactions.
“Ohh Gwen changing into a proper wing grifter,” wrote on X person.
“You truthfully want a actuality examine God that is heartbreaking,” mentioned one other.
“Laborious oooooof. Normalize not selling Tucker Carlson,” one other added.
“Gwen is in her Trump period,” wrote one fan.
One other added, “Gwen as a very long time fan you’re making it tougher and tougher to maintain supporting you please don’t platform Tucker Carlson the Russian propagandist good lord.”
“As a day one solo profession fan, who has paid prime greenback to see your particular post-Tremendous Bowl present, Las Vegas residency & all your solo excursions, I’m BEYOND disillusioned in you; I’m merely finished. You don’t owe me something… however I additionally don’t owe you my {dollars} or respect,” wrote one commenter.
“Blake has received you brainwashed, Gwen,” mentioned one other, referencing Stefani’s marriage to nation star Blake Shelton. The couple, who each beforehand served as coaches on The Voice, tied the knot in 2021.
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The “Hollerback Lady” beforehand confronted criticism in December after she promoted Hallow, the prayer app that prices $69.99 for a premium subscription. Critics, together with Promoting Sundown star Chrishell Stause, have referred to the app as “pay to wish.”
Nonetheless, Stefani did obtain some reward for her latest publish, with one X person writing, “Gwen, thanks for posting this and permitting the world to see how unhinged folks have gotten over politics. Simply check out the responses out of your “followers” in right here. I really like you since you’re an OG OC badass. Hate to see ur followers lash out since you lauded an interview.”
“Thanks for sharing! What a phenomenal message from an equally lovely soul. Love you Gwen. By no means change,” mentioned one other.
One other wrote, “Thanks for posting this, Gwen! I’ll have a hear!”
Stefani has lengthy saved her political opinions near her chest, telling Paper journal in 2021 that she doesn’t imagine folks need or have to know the political leanings of a pop star.
“I can see how folks can be curious, however I believe it’s fairly apparent who I’m,” she mentioned. “I’ve been round perpetually. I began my band as a result of we have been actually influenced by ska, which was a motion that occurred within the late ’70s, and it was actually all about folks coming collectively.”
She added, “The entire level of voting is you will have this private area to really feel how you’re feeling. I take advantage of my platform to share my life story and to have interaction with folks and to alternate no matter reward I used to be giving. I’m not a political science main. I’m not that particular person. Everybody is aware of that. So why would I even discuss it?”