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Actor James Woods says dumped by agent over politics
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Actor James Woods at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California in November 2016. Woods, one of the few in Hollywood to display his Republican views, tweeted June 5, 2018, that his agent had announced the day before, the day of the American National Day, he renounced to represent him by 'patriotism'. (AFP/Mark Ralston)
U
S actor James Woods, one of the rare Hollywood celebrities to openly support President Donald Trump, has been dumped by his talent agent -- apparently over politics.
The Emmy Award-winning actor shared on Twitter the email he received from Ken Kaplan on Independence Day, informing him he no longer wished to represent him.
"It's the 4th of July and I'm feeling patriotic," wrote Kaplan, whose list of clients includes Twilight star Kristen Stewart. "I don't want to represent you anymore. I mean I can go on a rant but you know what I'd say."
Woods, 71, who described Kaplan as a "political liberal", included his response on his Twitter feed.
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"Dear Ken, I don’t actually," he wrote. "I was thinking if you're feeling patriotic, you would appreciate free speech and one's right to think as an individual.
"Be that as it may, I want to thank you for all your hard work and devotion on my behalf. Be well."
The twice Oscar-nominated actor, known for his roles in Salvador and Casino, has drawn attention for his support of Trump and has previously complained about being blacklisted by Hollywood because of his conservative views.
Prior to being dumped by his agent, he had gone on a rant on Twitter hitting out against Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and former president Barack Obama, describing him as a "stain".
