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The query of Reba McEntire and politics may come up at any time.
But within the wake of Saturday Night Live‘s pre-election skit, it’s on lots of people’s minds.
How does the true Reba McEntire really feel about politics?
The reply could also be a bit nearer to the parody than most of us would think about. But she does have some very actual issues to say.
‘SNL’ ran a skit that parodied Reba McEntire discussing politics
On the Saturday, November 2 episode of Saturday Night Live, the Weekend Update phase included a particular visitor.
SNL solid member Heidi Gardner appeared carrying an extravagant wig and a stunning white ensemble. Combined together with her accent, she may solely be one individual: Reba McEntire.
Ostensibly, the parody of Reba McEntire was there to share ideas on politics. And to supply a star endorsement for the 2024 election simply days forward of Election Day. Instead, she mentioned something and every thing else and wiggled excitedly in her chair.
The function of the skit was twofold: a part of it parodied Reba McEntire’s time on The Voice. And a part of it was to parody the tradition of celeb endorsements — a few of that are wise, however a lot of which appear random.
(Yes, generally even the endorsements for somebody you like are form of random!)
As with any SNL skit, the general function was to make folks chuckle. And, as with many such skits, it was pretty profitable. You can watch that skit for your self, under:
What are the politics of the true Reba McEntire?
As for the true Reba McEntire, she’s a goofy woman to make sure. But she’s additionally an expert who’s been within the leisure business — not simply Country music, however tv, lengthy earlier than The Voice — for many years.
She may give a coherent interview when she chooses. However, Reba McEntire has lengthy made it her coverage to keep away from delving straight into politics. So no, she doesn’t do political endorsements.
However, her fame as an all-around first rate individual means that she probably has opinions. And Reba has even spoken out on political points, even when she doesn’t supply presidential endorsements.
In early spring of 2023, Reba McEntire spoke to the Los Angeles Times about feeling disenchanted by Tennessee’s repulsive — and, on the time, newly handed — slew of bigoted legal guidelines.
Reba opened up about how she felt “disenchanted” however not shocked. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee had handed legal guidelines banning gender-affirming care to minors and a legislation limiting drag queen performances. The former pretended to be “defending” the trans minors in query. And the latter branded drag performances as “grownup” leisure.
“I want they might spend that a lot time and power and cash on feeding the homeless kids in these two counties,” Reba McEntire expressed throughout that interview.
Even then, she reiterated her reluctance to get political
“My job is to entertain … I’m not there to affect folks a method or one other learn how to vote,” Reba McEntire emphasised. However, she defined that these outlandish legal guidelines had been an exception. Notably, her commentary got here on 2023’s Transgender Day of Visibility at a time when the trans group was (and stays) a popular goal for political malice.
Zeroing in on the drag ban particularly, Reba commented: “I imply, we’ve bought an actual downside on this nation, and to be worrying about males wanting to decorate up as girls?”
Reba McEntire then quipped: “God bless ’em to put on these excessive heels — I really feel for ’em. But let’s middle our consideration on one thing that basically wants consideration.”
