Dwayne Johnson says he is tired of celebrities framing politics, after question linked to Springsteen’s comments

Dwayne Johnson addressed questions about politics during a promotional appearance at CinemaCon, saying he is tired of Hollywood figures making politics the center of public conversation. The comments came after reporters asked him about a separate cultural news cycle involving Bruce Springsteen, who had recently criticized President Donald Trump during Springsteen’s “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour,” according to Page Six.

Johnson’s remarks were framed as a rejection of what he described as an ongoing Hollywood tendency to politicize public platforms. Page Six reported that Johnson expressed frustration with the idea of celebrities “slinging” and “bulls” at one another, and said he preferred to keep entertainment and audiences focused on something other than partisan conflict.

The question posed to Johnson, as described by Page Six, followed public attention to Springsteen’s tour messaging. Page Six said Springsteen’s criticism of President Trump was part of the “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour,” an ongoing live engagement that typically blends music performance with statements to fans.

In Johnson’s response at CinemaCon, Page Six reported him calling for a different approach, emphasizing that he did not want to participate in a broader pattern of celebrities being pulled into political sparring when reporters seek reaction. Johnson’s remarks also reflected, Page Six said, a personal impatience with the framing of cultural events around political disputes rather than entertainment and shared viewing experiences.

CinemaCon, the Las Vegas convention for the film exhibition industry, has drawn a range of studio executives and performers in recent years, and public questions at the venue can quickly connect to broader national debates. In Johnson’s case, the linkage underscored how celebrity publicity events are increasingly used as sounding boards, with follow-up questions sometimes moving from film promotion to national politics.

The Page Six report did not indicate that Johnson referenced Springsteen directly beyond the question that connected the two figures. It also did not say whether Johnson’s comments were intended as a response to any specific policy dispute, or whether he was speaking primarily about how celebrity interviews are conducted.

For studios and publicists, the episode highlights a recurring tension in entertainment publicity. While performers and producers routinely discuss current events, the pace of political headlines can pressure interviewers to ask celebrities to comment on partisan or election-adjacent matters, even when the appearance itself is centered on films and audience turnout.

Johnson’s comments were delivered publicly at CinemaCon during an interview setting, and the response circulated as a statement on celebrity participation in political messaging. Page Six framed Johnson’s remarks as a rejection of Hollywood’s political obsession, while reporting that the immediate trigger was a question connected to Springsteen’s criticism of the President during a tour stop.