'The Apprentice' star Sebastian Stan blasted as 'out of touch' for anti-Trump meltdown at Cannes
Sebastian Stan faced criticism for his comments about America during the Cannes Film Festival. The actor expressed concern over the current state of the country, describing it as being in a 'really, really bad place.' Critics accused him of being disconnected from the realities faced by everyday Americans.
- ▪Sebastian Stan made remarks about President Donald Trump while promoting his film 'Fjord' at Cannes.
- ▪He stated that America is in a 'really, really bad place' and discussed issues like media consolidation and censorship.
- ▪Critics labeled Stan as out of touch, suggesting that he represents an elitist Hollywood perspective.
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Entertainment 'The Apprentice' star Sebastian Stan blasted as 'out of touch' for anti-Trump meltdown at Cannes Sebastian Stan made comments about President Donald Trump while promoting his new film 'Fjord' at the Cannes Film Festival By Lauryn Overhultz Fox News Published May 19, 2026 12:07pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines May 18 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sebastian Stan sparked backlash online after warning America was in a "really, really bad place," with critics blasting the "The Apprentice" star as an out of touch Hollywood elite disconnected from everyday Americans.
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