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Comedian, director Apatow helps get-out-the-vote effort in Wisconsin
Many Hollywood celebrities have been criticized in recent years for expressing political opinions and backing certain candidates.
Much of that criticism is aimed at “elites” who support Democrats.
One such “elite” who spent time this weekend speaking to voters at UW-Madison was comedian and director Judd Apatow, known for making the movies “Knocked Up” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”
During an exclusive interview, WIZM News asked Apatow about the disdain for celebrities getting political, and he pointed out that Donald Trump was a celebrity himself before becoming president.
Apatow says “There’s a lot of very smart, very empathetic, compassionate people in the arts,” and that’s why they care about politics.
Apatow is performing stand-up comedy this month in the Midwest. He canvassed door-to-door in Madison with volunteers for NextGen Wisconsin.