The View Hosts Take Shots at JD Vance’s Journey as Glenn Close Discusses ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ [WATCH]

Glenn Close, the iconic actress known for her Oscar-nominated roles, shared her thoughts on working with JD Vance’s family during the production of the Netflix film Hillbilly Elegy.

As reported by Fox News, Close appeared on The View, where the discussion predictably took a partisan turn as co-hosts lobbed jabs at Vance.

Close portrayed Vance’s grandmother, affectionately known as “Mamaw,” in the 2020 adaptation of his bestselling memoir. When asked about the experience, Close praised Vance’s family for their involvement.

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“We all met members of the family,” she said. “We all sat with them individually… the family was very generous with their time.” She detailed how their insight helped shape her portrayal, right down to Mamaw’s mannerisms and personality.

Despite her positive recollection, Close couldn’t resist an awkward remark about Vance himself. “I don’t know what happened,” she quipped, likely referencing his conservative political trajectory. A staunch Democrat, Close also commented that power was “an aphrodisiac.”

As is typical of The View, co-hosts Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin couldn’t resist taking their own shots at Vance.

Behar dredged up tired liberal tropes, claiming, “He had a whole different personality in those days than he has now. A lot of people out there are like that. ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatchers,’ I think, is the name of that movie.”

Hostin added, “Well, now he’s talking about childless cat ladies,” referencing Vance’s criticism of leftist cultural elites.

These snide remarks come as no surprise from a show that rarely misses an opportunity to bash conservatives.

Critics of Hillbilly Elegy were quick to politicize the film upon its release, with Rolling Stone accusing it of scrubbing conservative elements from Vance’s story and The Independent dismissing it as an “irresponsible parade of death and despair.”

Yet, ironically, Hollywood’s adaptation of Vance’s life may have helped catapult him to political prominence.

Variety’s Peter Debruge speculated that Hollywood “created a monster” by legitimizing Vance’s roots, much as The Apprentice gave Trump a platform. Director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer, both admitted liberals, likely didn’t foresee the cultural ripple effect their work would have.

Published in 2016, Vance’s memoir shone a spotlight on the economic struggles of Appalachian communities, tackling issues like addiction, poverty, and the erosion of traditional American values. While liberals derided the book for its conservative slant, it resonated with working-class Americans who felt abandoned by progressive elites.

Now a senator from Ohio and Trump’s 2024 running mate, Vance represents a new wave of conservative leadership unapologetically addressing the concerns of middle America. His rise is a testament to the power of authenticity in a political landscape saturated with hollow rhetoric.

While Glenn Close may have offered genuine praise for JD Vance’s family, her thinly veiled criticism of his politics underscores the ideological divide in Hollywood. As for The View, its relentless partisanship continues to alienate viewers who value substance over snark.

Whether Hollywood likes it or not, Vance’s story has struck a chord—and that’s a reality they can’t rewrite.