James Woods Fired by His Agent Over Offensive Tweets?
by EG
You don't have to be a liberal to be offended by the racist, homophobic, threatening and otherwise inflammatory comments that James Woods has made on Twitter in recent years, but Woods claims that it's because his agent is a "political liberal" that the agent decided not to represent him anymore. It seems more likely that Woods is being bitten by the same fact that bit Roseanne Barr last month: when you do unlikable things, people tend not to like you. Anyway, read on for details about Woods' politically-charged predicament.
James Woods says he has been dropped by his agent because of his hardcore political views.
On Wednesday, the Ghosts of Mississippi actor made the announcement via Twitter by showing an email he received from his agent, Ken Kaplan.
"It's the 4th of July and I'm feeling patriotic," Kaplan, who is with the Gersh Agency, wrote. "I don't want to represent you anymore. I mean I can go on a rant but you know what I'd say."
My response: “Dear Ken, I don’t actually. I was thinking if you’re feeling patriotic, you would appreciate free speech and one’s right to think as an individual. Be that as it may, I want to thank you for all your hard work and devotion on my behalf. Be well.” https://t.co/nEe8OMaWb2
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) July 5, 2018
Along with the photo of the email, James wrote, "So this email from my agent (a political liberal) today…"
The exact instances that got Kaplan to his decision are unclear, but Woods is a staunch Donald Trump supporter. In February, he implored the president to "unleash the dogs of war."
Dear Mr. President, when will you get a Department of Justice with teeth? Voter fraud, criminal “sanctuary” hideouts, mass illegal invasion, the opioid epidemic, gang murders, drug cartels are all rotting the soul of our blessed America. Unleash the dogs of war, sir. It is time.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 28, 2018
"Dear Mr. President, when will you get a Department of Justice with teeth? Voter fraud, criminal “sanctuary” hideouts, mass illegal invasion, the opioid epidemic, gang murders, drug cartels are all rotting the soul of our blessed America. Unleash the dogs of war, sir. It is time," Woods wrote.
This is sweet. Wait until this poor kid grows up, realizes what you've done, and stuffs both of you dismembered into a freezer in the garage pic.twitter.com/1k3ITApFsF
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) July 10, 2017
In August, the actor said he has never seen such hatred for one man, while he defended Trump.
"I've never witnessed such hatred for a man who is willing to work for free to make his beloved country a better place. It is pathological," Woods tweeted.
This is the #MallOfAmerica. I would suggest getting your Christmas shopping done early. Oh, wait... https://t.co/L0aMwS3RAR
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 13, 2017
In a follow-up Wednesday tweet the conservative actor wrote, "My response: 'Dear Ken, I don't actually. I was thinking if you're feeling patriotic, you would appreciate free speech and one's right to think as an inpidual. Be that as it may, I want to thank you for all your hard work and devotion on my behalf. Be well.'"
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