Hollywood Turns to Trump for AI Protection After Years of Attacks — Carol ReMarks

Hollywood has spent years losing its mind over Donald Trump, calling him everything from a “mass murderer” to a “wannabe dictator.” Now, in a twist no one saw coming, they suddenly need his help. Why? Because AI is threatening their paychecks, and now they want the government to step in and protect them.

Hollywood Gives Trump Another Thing To Save

Over 400 entertainment industry figures—including some of Trump’s loudest critics—just signed a letter to his administration. Their plea? Don’t roll back copyright protections, or AI companies might freely use their work without permission. The irony is so thick you could cut it with a knife. These are the same people who ranted about Trump’s policies, swore he was destroying democracy, and built entire careers off performative outrage. But now that AI could replace them, they’re knocking on his door like he’s their last hope.

To name a few of the smears celebrities have hurled at Trump: Hollywood film director Judd Apatow, known for The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Anchorman, and Talladega Nights, has called President Trump a “mass murderer.” Actor Mark Ruffalo, just this week claimed President Trump is “march[ing] to dictatorship.” Actor Ben Stiller, who in 2021 reacted to Trump getting banned from social media platforms saying the president’s so-called “divisive rhetoric” has “real-life consequences.” Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt called Trump a “con man.” Bette Midler wished for someone to “shiv” or “stab” Trump. They, along with also signed off on the letter begging the Trump administration to hear their plea. – Breitbart

The letter argues that copyright protections have been essential to America’s cultural and economic success. Which, fine, that’s true. But where was this sudden respect for laws and property rights when they were demanding radical reforms that, conveniently, never touched their own fortunes? Hollywood has always loved government intervention—until it wasn’t working in their favor. Now, they’re realizing that maybe, just maybe, the Trump administration is the only thing standing between them and an AI-powered industry that doesn’t need them anymore.

PLOT TWIST:
Hundreds of celebrities, including many liberals who have previously publicly insulted Donald Trump, are now begging for his help in pushing back against big tech proposals on AI. https://t.co/grsmaAYYjV

— Boone Cutler 🦬🇺🇸 🦅 (@boonecutler) March 18, 2025

It’s a beautiful display of hypocrisy. After years of treating Trump like their ultimate villain, these celebrities are now playing the part of desperate petitioners, hoping he’ll swoop in and save them. Whether he listens or not is anyone’s guess. But one thing’s for sure—nothing exposes self-interest like the fear of losing money.

Mark Ruffalo is one of the celebrities attaching his name to the letter. This you, Mark?

There is no one keeping America safe from being looted by Trump and Elon. https://t.co/qEEtl9opSD

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) February 11, 2025

And this next video? Pure gold—especially coming from Ben Stiller, who apparently thinks Donald Trump is going to throw him in jail. For what, exactly? No clue. But the video kicks off with Stiller acting all concerned about government retribution for saying the “wrong” thing.

Oh really, Ben? You mean like when someone dares to say that a man can’t become a woman and suddenly gets their career torched, their reputation dragged, and their name slapped with some made-up hate crime label? That kind of retribution, Ben? Or does censorship only count when it’s your speech at risk?

And Here’s Why Trump Should Save Hollywood

Having said all that, I’ve got to side with the celebrities on this one. Their fear about AI isn’t crazy. Companies like OpenAI and Google are scooping up copyrighted material to train their models, claiming it’s fair game. Meanwhile, Hollywood is panicking — and for once, they’re not wrong. If AI can churn out scripts, performances, and music without paying the people who created the original content, that’s not innovation — that’s theft. And it’s not just the rich and famous getting shafted; this hits every creative trying to make a living.

Given the woke-infested drivel Hollywood’s been churning out lately, letting AI take a crack at writing scripts might actually be an improvement. That is, of course, assuming AI hasn’t been programmed to spew the same virtue-signaling nonsense. If it starts crafting politically correct monologues and diversity checklists instead of compelling dialogue and meaningful plots, we’ll know the machines are just as bad as their human counterparts.

It’s Not Just Hollywood

But this mess goes deeper than bad screenwriting and a bunch of privileged actors. We’re barreling toward a future where you can’t believe your own eyes or ears. Deepfakes, manipulated audio, AI-generated content — it’s all blurring the line between what’s real and what’s fabricated. Imagine a world where every video clip, every “breaking news” moment, has to be second-guessed. When truth becomes a moving target, trust crumbles, accountability disappears, and chaos takes over.

Worse yet, this AI free-for-all is paving the way for something even more dangerous — realistic deepfakes that can destroy lives. Imagine an AI-generated video of a celebrity (or politician) saying or doing something they never actually did. Now picture that clip spreading like wildfire before anyone can set the record straight. Careers could be wrecked, reputations destroyed, and courtrooms clogged with people trying to prove reality. This isn’t just about royalties — it’s about protecting people from having their own image hijacked and weaponized.

Entertain Me

Look, I’m a gal who loves a good movie night. I’ll gladly watch Barbra Streisand belt her heart out, laugh at Ben Stiller’s offbeat humor, and admit that Mark Ruffalo makes a solid Bruce Banner. Sure, plenty of celebrities spout nonsense and push their twisted narratives, but that’s not enough to make me ditch Funny Girl, old Marvel flicks, or Zoolander. Entertainment’s still entertainment — even if the people behind it can’t stop running their mouths.

Unless it’s nonsense like men trying to be women — I’m not participating in that lie, in any way, shape, or form. Especially when it’s something as absurd as an Oscar-nominated porn flick. There are just some lines I’m not willing to cross, no matter the buzz or accolades. I’ll pass on that narrative entirely.

If you’d like to read the Hollywood Letter, Variety has it on their site.

Feature Image: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons/edited in Canva Pro

Carol Marks has been blogging since the early ’90s, covering glamour, pop culture, and front-page news. She hosts The Carol ReMarks podcast, contributes to the conservative Victory Girls Blog, and is a proud Give Me Liberty Media member.