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Hollywood Superstar Hit with Avalanche of Attacks for Refusing To Attend Biden Fundraiser

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Hollywood star Chris Pratt came under heavy criticism this past week, in part because he did not attend a virtual campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with his Marvel co-stars.

Pratt was absent from Tuesday’s “Voters Assemble!” fundraiser that was attended by “Avengers” stars Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and Zoe Saldana, the Washington Examiner reported.

His absence from the fundraiser came three days after filmmaker Amy Berg posted a tweet showing four different actors named “Chris” and captioned: “One has to go.”

Of the four actors, the most people voted to remove Pratt, who was dubbed the “worst Hollywood Chris,” Us Weekly reported.

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“Some commenters claimed the Parks and Recreation alum supports President Donald Trump because he was not set to take part in an Avengers fundraiser for presidential candidate Joe Biden,” according to the outlet.

After news of his absence from the fundraiser spread, people pointed to other reasons why the actor is considered divisive.

One factor is Pratt’s Christian faith and his connection to Hillsong Church, which has been accused of being anti-LGBT.

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Pratt has also shared Bible verses on his Instagram page.

The Marvel star was criticized in 2019 for wearing a “Don’t Tread on Me” shirt and is  said to have a “30 or 40 gun arsenal.”

While Pratt hasn’t come out in support of either major party presidential candidate, people were quick to label him a Republican and a Trump supporter.

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One of the only political things Pratt has done on social media was share an article written by his father-in-law, Arnold Schwarzenegger, titled “The America I Love Needs to Do Better.”

Pratt’s “Avengers” co-stars were quick to come to his defense.

“You all, @prattprattpratt is as solid a man there is. I know him personally, and instead of casting aspersions, look at how he lives his life,” Mark Ruffalo tweeted. “He is just not overly political as a rule. This is a distraction. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize, friends. We are so close now.”

Robert Downey Jr. also came to Pratt’s defense on Instagram and commended him as “a real #Christian who lives by #principle, has never demonstrated anything but #positivity and #gratitude.”

“If you take issue with Chris,” he said, “I’ve got a novel idea. Delete your social media accounts, sit with your OWN defects of #character, work on THEM, then celebrate your humanness.”

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Erin Coates was an editor for The Western Journal for over two years before becoming a news writer. A University of Oregon graduate, Erin has conducted research in data journalism and contributed to various publications as a writer and editor.
Erin Coates was an editor for The Western Journal for over two years before becoming a news writer. She grew up in San Diego, California, proceeding to attend the University of Oregon and graduate with honors holding a degree in journalism. During her time in Oregon, Erin was an associate editor for Ethos Magazine and a freelance writer for Eugene Magazine. She has conducted research in data journalism, which has been published in the book “Data Journalism: Past, Present and Future.” Erin is an avid runner with a heart for encouraging young girls and has served as a coach for the organization Girls on the Run. As a writer and editor, Erin strives to promote social dialogue and tell the story of those around her.
Birthplace
Tucson, Arizona
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated with Honors
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Oregon
Books Written
Contributor for Data Journalism: Past, Present and Future
Location
Prescott, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English, French
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Health, Entertainment, Faith




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