Redford used his power well. In fact, he all but pioneered the idea of actor as activist.

FILE – Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13, 2022. Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday, March 3, 2025, in Nashville, ...

Kimmel had commented on right-wing reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which led to an ABC affiliate pulling the show from its stations.