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Rob Schneider: Hollywood's Conservative Blacklisting Threatens Free Speech

1/4/2026

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Rob Schneider, the actor and comedian, criticized Hollywood for a "rot in the soul" caused by conservative blacklisting.
He warned Hollywood is "dismantling itself" and that major Los Angeles studios could become mere real estate in five years.
Schneider said he lost acting opportunities after speaking out about his right-leaning views.
He emphasized free speech while noting consequences and backlash against celebrities for their opinions.

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Rob Schneider, the actor and comedian, criticized Hollywood for a "rot in the soul" caused by conservative blacklisting.
He warned Hollywood is "dismantling itself" and that major Los Angeles studios could become mere real estate in five years.
Schneider said he lost acting opportunities after speaking out about his right-leaning views.
He emphasized free speech while noting consequences and backlash against celebrities for their opinions.