The star of "Shooter" and the memorable "I Heart Huckabees" says many stars in Hollywood should keep their opinions regarding politics. According to Mark Wahlberg, his peers in Tinsel Town are out of touch with reality and out of touch with the common person "providing for their family."
According to Townhall.com -- mentioning an interview with Task & Purpose Magazine -- the Actor said many celebrities "shouldn't talk politics" because "they're pretty out of touch" with reality. He stressed that the public may buy the media produced by actors in Hollywood but Wahlberg made a point that "you don't put food on their table. You don't pay their bills."
Continuing with his interview in Task & Purpose, Mark Wahlberg said that he knows how normal people live because he comes from it. He said, "I come from the real world and I exist in the real world." He said that he loves Hollywood and all his opportunities but he also knows what it is like "no to have all that," referring to opportunities and a bountiful lifestyle.
Hollywood's stars are clear figures that could help shape public opinion. Like a lobby party without limits in Washington, Hollywood stars are huge influencers. According to Huffingtonpost.com, it is great that stars such as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Madonna are raising the voices of many regarding sexual harassment and urging people to vote but some celebrities would only use their influence if it will gain them more in specific aspects.
Aside from acting, Mark Wahlberg runs a burger franchise called "Wahlburgers" with his brothers in his family. Reviews for their burgers have been satisfactory to excellent and upon his retirement, one can see Mark Wahlberg taking the helm of his burger estate.
Despite his political viewpoint, Mark Wahlberg is also a tainted man. He was charged with racial assault and he had to fulfill 3 months of jail time but he was very apologetic about attacking two Vietnamese men in Boston November of 2014. According to Mark Wahlberg, he was high on drugs and marijuana during the time.
