Between the speeches, the Bernie bros, and the historic election of America’s first-ever female presidential nominee, there was plenty to talk about with regard to this week’s Democratic National Convention. But some people have a very specific bone to pick. Namely, with one audience member: Bradley Cooper.
The actor, who starred in the film American Sniper back in 2014, was in the crowd Wednesday evening for Barack Obama and Bill Clinton‘s speeches. He probably didn’t expect a camera to cut to him during the broadcast, but he definitely couldn’t have anticipated the backlash he’d receive for attending at all.
Conservative fans who loved his portrayal of Navy Seal Chris Kyle immediately began pledging to boycot the rest of Cooper’s movies:
https://twitter.com/theRealExTex/status/758509431759917057
https://twitter.com/NatShupe/status/758514379801321474
One more "Hollywood" actor I Will Boycott!
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) July 29, 2016
American Sniper' actor Bradley Cooper Was at the DNC… #DemsInPhilly pic.twitter.com/DPNSbSPE1p
As the story blew up, fans on Twitter started coming to the actor’s defense:
https://twitter.com/BNRondo/status/759050216804843520
https://twitter.com/duncan_donuts28/status/759045268222255104
conservatives:"liberals get offended easily"
— mar (@marianabouper) July 29, 2016
conservatives: *mad that Bradley Cooper went to DNC bc he played Chris Kyle in American Sniper*
If Republicans boycott stars like Bradley Cooper who support Hillary, they won't be going to movies, concerts or watching much tv anymore
— LSP🌻🌊 (@lsposner) July 29, 2016
The funny thing is, all this commotion could have been avoided with a Google search. Cooper has been a vocal liberal since long before this week’s convention. He donated to Hillary Clinton’s 2008 campaign, and has also been an advocate for President Obama’s healthcare reform and gun control initiatives.
H/T Buzzfeed