Fran Drescher calls for an end to “bull***t” vaccine mandates
Fran Drescher has divided audiences after using her platform to go on a tirade about bringing an end to “bull***t” vaccine mandates.
The former star of The Nanny took to the stage at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday, and used the opportunity to voice her controversial opinions about Covid-19 restrictions.
“As the nation declares an end to the Covid emergency this May, I hope we will see everyone return to work in equal opportunity,” Drescher, 65, said in her speech during the telecast, Page Six reports.
The entertainment industry’s pandemic protocols were originally set to end on January 31st, but have been extended until April 1st.
Meanwhile, more than 20 US states still enforce vaccine mandates to varying degrees.
“Our industry brings billions of production dollars to states across the nation, but if they want our business, let’s wield our financial influence to make governors act in the best interest of freedom, diversity, inclusion and democracy,” Drescher said.
“As my character Bobbi Flekman said in This Is Spinal Tap – money talks and bulls**t walks!”
Her divisive comments were met with a mixed reaction online, with many viewers claiming it was “irresponsible” for Drescher to use her platform in such a way.
Fran Drescher’s comments on the #CovidVaccine were irresponsible. Using her logic, people wouldn’t be universally vaccinated against diseases like measles and tetanus. Public health is PUBLIC because it takes collective work.
— 🇺🇦мег 🇺🇦 (@sassybibrarian) February 27, 2023
Elsewhere in her speech, Drescher also discussed her efforts to help make Hollywood more environmentally friendly by joining with Green Council with a goal to eliminate single-use plastic both on camera and behind the scenes.
She also applauded IMDb for “taking a stand against ageism, stereotyping and gender rigidity by allowing our members to define themselves their way on their profile page – for free.”
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