Cheryl Hines is slammed by fans for supporting husband RFK Jr’s Presidential bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actress wife Cheryl Hines. has come under heavy fire on social media after she supported her husband in his bid to run for president in the 2024 elections.
RFK Jr., 69 — who previously received backlash for making a slew of controversial anti-vax comments — confirmed today that he will officially challenge Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination.
And while Cheryl, 57, seemed like she was trying to distance herself from her husband when he first made the controversial statements – including comparing the introduction of the COVID vaccine to the Holocaust – she is now making it clear that she will have his back support throughout his life. campaign.
‘I support [my husband’s] the star — who is best known for her role as Larry David’s wife in Curb of Enthusiasm — said in a statement to People.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actress wife Cheryl Hines. has come under fire on social media after supporting her husband in his bid to run for president in the 2024 election
RFK Jr., 69 — who previously received backlash for making a slew of controversial anti-vax comments — confirmed today that he will officially challenge President Joe Biden
And while Cheryl, 57, seemed like she was trying to distance herself from her husband when he first made the controversial statements, she’s now making it clear she’ll be by his side
She was also by his side at a press conference about his presidential run on Wednesday morning.
“He is a fearless leader who understands the needs of the American people and has devoted his life to fighting for democracy,” she added.
But as a result of the announcement, many of Cheryl’s fans are only just discovering that she is married to the politician.
Dozens of people took to Twitter to voice their disapproval — with some even admitting that they “will never watch her movies or shows again.”
Cheryl is best known for starring as Larry David’s wife in Curb of Enthusiasm (seen)
“I didn’t know Cheryl Hines was married to RFK Jr., an anti-vaxxer and a real crazy wannabe,” said one person.
Was a fan but not anymore. Outrageous,’ said another. Another shocked user tweeted, “Wow. I used to love Cheryl Hines. Not anymore.’
“@CherylHines, you do realize you don’t have to sign off on your partner’s crazy conspiracy theories, don’t you?” asked another person.
“He may be determined to implode on the national stage, but you don’t have to make it happen.”
Cheryl Hines was always funny. Now she’s just a joke,” a fifth tweet read, while a sixth said, “I’ve lost all respect for her.”
But as a result of the announcement, many of Cheryl’s fans are only just discovering she’s married to the politician — and dozens are taking to Twitter to share their disapproval.
Another user simply tweeted to Cheryl, “You married a creep.”
Someone else even suggested she should have married her Curb costar Larry instead, while another person said she turned out just like Willa Ferreyra from Succession.
Cheryl grew up in Florida, but moved to Los Angeles after college to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.
In 2000, she quickly shot to stardom after being cast in Curb of Enthusiasm.
It launched a blossoming career for Cheryl, who is now nominated for two Emmys and starred in a slew of well-known movies and TV shows, while also continuing her role in the HBO sitcom for 11 seasons.
Her other appearances include in the movie RV (alongside Robin Williams), the comedy-drama Waitress, Labor Pains (which also starred Lindsay Lohan), ABC sitcom In the Motherhood, drama series Brothers & Sisters, the show Suburgatory, rom-com About Fate, Christmas comedy A Bad Moms Christmas and thriller series The Flight Attendant (opposite Kaley Cuoco).
It was her Curb opponent Larry who helped her and RFK Jr. in 2011 at a party. The couple married in August 2014 (pictured) at Kennedy Base in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
In January 2022, RFK Jr. compared (seen with Cheryl) introducing the COVID vaccine with the Holocaust saying ‘Even in Hitler’s Germany you could hide in the attic like Anne Frank did’
Cheryl wrote on Twitter at the time, “My husband’s opinions do not reflect my own. Although we love each other, we differ on many current issues’
Cheryl has also branched out into directing and producing, launched her own podcast, and is a loving mother to one of her 19-year-old daughters from her first marriage.
It was her Curb opponent Larry who helped her and RFK Jr. in 2011 at a party.
They married in August 2014 at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
In January 2022, RFK Jr. came under fire when he declared during an anti-vax protest, “Even in Hitler’s Germany you could hide in the attic like Anne Frank did.”
Cheryl wrote on Twitter at the time, “My husband’s opinions do not reflect my own. Although we love each other, we differ on many current issues.’