Spotlight Right: Celebs Turned Conservative

Send us Fan MailJoin Jen & Carolyn as we dive into the intriguing world of public figures who have recently veered toward conservative, MAGA politics. From Hollywood stars embracing Republican identity, to Gen Z influencers mobilizing youth conservatism, we'll unpack why these shifts matter and what they reveal about politics, fame, and identity.The TimesEW.comThe TimesThe GuardianEW.comThe GuardianFOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthNew York PostNew York PostVanity Fair.WikipediaWikipediaWikipediaPeople.comThe Daily BeastWikipediathepoliticswatcher.comWikipediaNewsweekEyal, K., & Cohen, J. (2006). When good friends say goodbye: A parasocial breakup study. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 50(3), 502–523.Gabriel, S., & Young, A. F. (2011). Becoming a Vampire Without Being Bitten: The Narrative Collective-Assimilation Hypothesis. Psychological Science, 22(8), 998–1002.Gabriel, S., et al. (2008). Parasocial Relationships and Well-Being. In L. J. Shrum (Ed.), The Psychology of Entertainment Media: Blurring the Lines Between Entertainment and Persuasion.Mason, L. (2018). Uncivil Agreement: How Politics Became Our Identity. University of Chicago Press.American Psychological Association (2023). Stress in America™ 2023: A Nation Recovering but Not Recovered. Washington, DC.Cohen, J. (2004). Parasocial breakups: Measuring individual differences in responses to the dissolution of parasocial relationships. Mass Communication