Staff Reports
Ah, Hollywood, the land of glitz, glamour, and, apparently, some fiery debates over American flags. Recently, Los Angeles witnessed a blazing spectacle that had nothing to do with its dazzling movie premieres. Criminal aliens were reportedly seen burning American flags in iconic neighborhoods, making it seem more like a chaotic movie scene than the quiet evening stroll tourists might expect. While one would think that locals and celebrities alike would frown upon such acts of disrespect, it looks like some of Hollywood’s finest had a different show in mind.
Several celebrities, their fame and fortune firmly rooted in the freedoms of this great nation, responded not with calls for unity or peace, but with loaded endorsements of the chaos. Though pop icons like Katy Perry were mentioned in reports, the sources do not indicate her involvement in supporting these demonstrations. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian spoke about ICE raids, but there is no evidence that she endorsed the flag-burning protests. Selena Gomez, a true-blue American born and raised in Texas, was seen weeping over the deportation of “her people.” Now, everyone knows you don’t need to pop open a Beverly Hills mansion to shelter folks in need, but a little less public sniffling and a bit more direct action wouldn’t hurt.
The plot thickens as the drama unfolded with another twist. Despite her tearful displays, Gomez hasn’t once lent a billionaire-dollar hand in the form of a soup kitchen stint or border visit. Let’s face it, America was there for her long before she became a household name. Yet, she, like many, chooses to shed tears for immigrant communities who face deportations.
It’s not all doom and gloom if you look for shining reminders of gratitude in Tinseltown. Take Tom Cruise, for example, a real-life action hero who won hearts with his film “Top Gun: Maverick.” This box-office smash was a refreshing sip of patriotism, showing respect for the military and the American flag in ways that some of his star-studded peers clearly forgot. Cruise’s blockbuster soared to global success, proving that perhaps connecting to the roots of American pride isn’t such a bad thing after all. Spielberg even hailed it as a savior of cinema, reminding Hollywood that audiences still appreciate a bit of red, white, and blue cheer.
Meanwhile, it seems like waiting for another Robin Williams—a legend who could bring an entire stadium to its feet with his heartfelt tribute to the flag—is akin to waiting for rain in a drought. Hollywood stars today could stand to revisit those moments of authentic patriotism and talent instead of basking in virtue-signaling limelight. We’ll keep the popcorn ready, just in case the red carpet rolls out again for stars who remember that saluting the flag means saluting themselves. After all, symbols only have meaning when people make them so—long may they wave.
