The query of Reba McEntire and politics might come up at any time.
However within the wake of Saturday Evening Dwell‘s pre-election skit, it’s on lots of people’s minds.
How does the actual Reba McEntire really feel about politics?
The reply could also be a bit nearer to the parody than most of us would think about. However she does have some very actual issues to say.
‘SNL’ ran a skit that parodied Reba McEntire discussing politics
On the Saturday, November 2 episode of Saturday Evening Dwell, the Weekend Replace section included a particular visitor.
SNL solid member Heidi Gardner appeared sporting an extravagant wig and a blinding white ensemble. Mixed along with her accent, she might solely be one particular person: Reba McEntire.
Ostensibly, the parody of Reba McEntire was there to share ideas on politics. And to supply a celeb endorsement for the 2024 election simply days forward of Election Day. As an alternative, she mentioned something and every thing else and wiggled excitedly in her chair.
The aim of the skit was twofold: a part of it parodied Reba McEntire’s time on The Voice. And a part of it was to parody the tradition of movie star endorsements — a few of that are wise, however lots of which appear random.
(Sure, typically even the endorsements for somebody you like are form of random!)
As with all SNL skit, the general function was to make individuals snigger. And, as with many such skits, it was pretty profitable. You may watch that skit for your self, beneath:
What are the politics of the actual Reba McEntire?
As for the actual Reba McEntire, she’s a goofy girl to make sure. However she’s additionally knowledgeable who’s been within the leisure business — not simply Nation music, however tv, lengthy earlier than The Voice — for many years.
She may give a coherent interview when she chooses. Nonetheless, Reba McEntire has lengthy made it her coverage to keep away from delving instantly into politics. So no, she doesn’t do political endorsements.
Nonetheless, her fame as an all-around first rate particular person means that she possible has opinions. And Reba has even spoken out on political points, even when she doesn’t provide presidential endorsements.
In early spring of 2023, Reba McEntire spoke to the Los Angeles Occasions about feeling disenchanted by Tennessee’s repulsive — and, on the time, newly handed — slew of bigoted legal guidelines.
Reba opened up about how she felt “disenchanted” however not shocked. Tennessee Governor Invoice Lee had handed legal guidelines banning gender-affirming care to minors and a legislation proscribing drag queen performances. The previous pretended to be “defending” the trans minors in query. And the latter branded drag performances as “grownup” leisure.
“I want they might spend that a lot time and power and cash on feeding the homeless youngsters in these two counties,” Reba McEntire expressed throughout that interview.
Even then, she reiterated her reluctance to get political
“My job is to entertain … I’m not there to affect individuals a method or one other the best way to vote,” Reba McEntire emphasised. Nonetheless, she defined that these outlandish legal guidelines had been an exception. Notably, her commentary got here on 2023’s Transgender Day of Visibility at a time when the trans group was (and stays) a well-liked goal for political malice.
Zeroing in on the drag ban particularly, Reba commented: “I imply, we’ve bought an actual drawback on this nation, and to be worrying about males wanting to decorate up as ladies?”
Reba McEntire then quipped: “God bless ’em to put on these excessive heels — I really feel for ’em. However let’s heart our consideration on one thing that actually wants consideration.”