
In a recent announcement, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his choice of “special ambassadors” for Hollywood, with Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight being named to the prestigious roles. According to Trump, these actors will work as his “eyes and ears” in Hollywood, helping to restore the industry to its former glory after a decline in business, partly due to competition from foreign markets.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on January 16, 2025, just days before his inauguration. He expressed hope that Stallone, Gibson, and Voight, whom he referred to as “brilliant actors,” would help bring Hollywood back “bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.” He also suggested that the actors would be tasked with advising him on how to achieve this goal.
Interestingly, it appears that even Stallone, Gibson, and Voight were caught off guard by the announcement, learning about their new roles at the same time as the public. This development comes as no surprise to those familiar with the actors’ outspoken support for Trump, with Stallone even once calling Trump the “second George Washington.”
As the inauguration approaches, this bold move signals Trump’s intention to bring significant change to Hollywood, with these veteran actors playing a central role in his vision for the industry’s future.