Gwen Stefani Under Fire for Tucker Carlson & ‘The Chosen’ Reaction
Gwen Stefani is facing backlash from fans after she retweeted a Tucker Carlson interview with The Chosen actor Jonathan Roumie.
The No Doubt front-woman shared the clip on her X account on Thursday (March 6), writing, “Wow @JonathanRoumie u r a powerful inspirational human what an enlightening intelligent beautiful interview thank you for being u gx.”
Roumie is best known for playing Jesus in the crowd-funded television series The Chosen, which follows the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. He also played evangelist Lonnie Frisbee in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution and serves as a narrator for the Catholic prayer app Hallow.
Stefani’s promotion of the interview, conducted by controversial right-wing commentator Carlson, surprised some of her followers, who jumped into the replies to share their reactions.
“Ohh Gwen becoming a right wing grifter,” wrote on X user.
“You honestly need a reality check God this is heartbreaking,” said another.
“Hard oooooof. Normalize not promoting Tucker Carlson,” another added.
“Gwen is in her Trump era,” wrote one fan.
Another added, “Gwen as a long time fan you’re making it harder and harder to keep supporting you please don’t platform Tucker Carlson the Russian propagandist good lord.”
“As a day one solo career fan, who has paid top dollar to see your special post-Super Bowl show, Las Vegas residency & all of your solo tours, I am BEYOND disappointed in you; I’m simply done. You don’t owe me anything… but I also don’t owe you my dollars or respect,” wrote one commenter.
“Blake has got you brainwashed, Gwen,” said another, referencing Stefani’s marriage to country star Blake Shelton. The couple, who both previously served as coaches on The Voice, tied the knot in 2021.
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The “Hollerback Girl” previously faced criticism in December after she promoted Hallow, the prayer app that costs $69.99 for a premium subscription. Critics, including Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, have referred to the app as “pay to pray.”
However, Stefani did receive some praise for her recent post, with one X user writing, “Gwen, thank you for posting this and allowing the world to see how unhinged people have gotten over politics. Just take a look at the responses from your “fans” in here. I love you because you’re an OG OC badass. Hate to see ur fans lash out because you lauded an interview.”
“Thank you for sharing! What a beautiful message from an equally beautiful soul. Love you Gwen. Never change,” said another.
Another wrote, “Thank you for posting this, Gwen! I’ll have a listen!”
Stefani has long kept her political views close to her chest, telling Paper magazine in 2021 that she doesn’t believe people want or need to know the political leanings of a pop star.
“I can see how people would be curious, but I think it’s pretty obvious who I am,” she said. “I’ve been around forever. I started my band because we were really influenced by ska, which was a movement that happened in the late ’70s, and it was really all about people coming together.”
She added, “The whole point of voting is you have this personal space to feel how you feel. I use my platform to share my life story and to engage with people and to exchange whatever gift I was giving. I’m not a political science major. I am not that person. Everyone knows that. So why would I even talk about it?”
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This has gone too far. She is and has always been a devout Catholic. Her faith is incredibly important to her. She was highlighting Jonathon’s interview. And as usual people jump to conclusions. She is not right wing. She has supported the Democratic party for years. And blaming Blake is absurd. He is apolitical and was never religious. Gwen has been his religious influence. They both quietly support causes that help people in their communities. She unfollowed questionable accounts (all connected to that Catholic app). She and Blake are good kind people. They don’t deserve death threats that some posted. This is just insane.
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I love Gwen Stefani as well, I think the problem is, including the problem is she included Tucker Carlson lotto in her praises. He is one of the biggest liars and racist. He has lied on Fox News his entire career he has said horrific things that aren’t true. And is a Putin lover (Putin is dictator)
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Gwen you are an inspiration. My Pastor in Church was saying how wonderful you are on Hallow. I also love the Chosen and Jonathan. Don't pay attention to any negativity. It's about Jesus not Tucker Carlson and Jesus was not a fan of politics and politicians. Keep up.the good work. Much ❤️
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While I think it's smart that she keeps her political opinions to herself which I wish pretty much every active celebrity would, it's quite telling that there's only one side of the political spectrum that faces such oppression that they feel the need to keep quiet about their views while another side constantly shoves theirs down our throat.
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oh no what side is suffering from oppression?
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People need to calm down. For one Gwen is catholic and two what she does is her own business.
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It just shows you that as long as you agree with the left you're their friend and they think you're awesome. Once you have you own opinion they blacklist you and turn their backs. You're better than that. Stand up for who you are not who some "fair weather fans" think you should be. So proud of you!!
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Are you kidding me.? The Wright are the biggest liars and racist and pretend to be the biggest Christians and you’re gonna talk about Democrats. They continuously lie the people that support Maga and Trump and Republicans have drank the Kool-Aid.
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Bro, you both do it. It's hilarious how both you left and right wingers mirror each other and are blind to your own sides evils.
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Democratic party has completely lost there minds!
Jesus ask Peter, "But what about you, who do you say I am?" Peter answered "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." Matthew 16:15
The most important question every individual will ever answer, and everyone will answer it, in this life or after!
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To the contrary, Maga supporters support a delusional, narcissistic, racist, liar, cheater, etc. even the Republicans in Congress are scared of him and bow down to him. The Bible tells us to fear, no man only God; and God certainly doesn’t want us to fear him like people fear Donald Trump. Research the word again about the rich man there’s more than one parable in there that fits Republicans, especially Donald Trump and Elon Musk.. It’s so sad that as much as Republicans don’t help the little guy (farmers, middle income, low income, etc.) the people he hurt the most still support him and of course, some rich people. Republicans need to do their research and stop watching Fox News (ever year independent companies who are partisan says that Fox News lies generally over 70% of the time every day more than any other Cable News Network). The Bible tells us that to be aware of people like that they have gotten so much support for the evil things that they do we all need prayer.
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Leave her alone! I think it's great that she is allowed to have freedom of speech and religion! She is an amazing person and entertainer! Keep professing your faith Gwen! The only person that can judge you is Jesus! He loves that you love him and not afraid to share it!
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Noticed that someone who criticized her used God's name in their rant. It is really scary how so many people are out of touch with reality. Stay the course, fellow Christians, GOD has and will always have our backs.
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No need to make everything political. She loved Jonathan Roumie in an interview, which was a really good interview. Never be silent about Jesus.
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For 8 years , conservative people, including myself, were afraid to speak our truth because the non- conservatives would attack us or shout over us. Those who were oppressed like this, spoke out as was shown in the last election. Stop harassing people for what they believe in or like. We don't do that to you. People are allowed to say how they feel in America until the left started bullying.
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100% .. they certainly don't practice what they preach!!!
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Agreed. I see nothing political in her statement. I only see support for a fellow actor and human being.
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Jesus also said to the pharisees that it is the sick who need a Dr not the well when he was questioned about meeting with politicians and tax collectors. These people shaming Gwen are simply sick and need Jesus.
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Democrats = 💩
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Funny how people are so quick to backfire on her. Like it or dont. Yet here you have lady Gaga putting spells in her music and Arianna Grande as a witch making movies influencing kids and teens but let's freak out on Gwen because she listens to Hallow. Bravo Gwen !
Hollywood really hates Jesus. He explained it so doesnt surprise me.
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What is wrong with people? Gwen Stefani is happily married to a good man. Tucker is a good man who wants to tell the truth about what is going on in the world and the Chosen is a fantastic series about the life of Christ. Maybe some more people should be watching to see what good is! So much hate and diversity more folks need to hear the Good Word.
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For every communist fan you are fortunate to lose you are gaining 2 new patriotic fans. Love you
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I think people should leave Gwen alone first of all she only watched the Tucker Carlson interview because he was interviewing Jonathan Roumie and her and her husband are both fans of The Chosen and she is correct it was a powerful and interesting interview and about her on Hallow she is promoting God and believe me the world doesn't even know who God is anymore and we all need God so thank you Gwen and you know God got your back.
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I love Gwen for what she said, her so called fans trying to control how you think makes me sick...
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Turn off the television.
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She has a right to what she believes in. People are horrible these days. Leave her alone. GOD is great
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I am proud of you Gwen that you are doing what you believe and saying what you think. Why can’t ‘we the people’ have differing opinions and beliefs without insults, accusations, and arguments? If we don’t unite together, we’re going to fall together! Stay firm in your faith Gwen. God will honor & bless you for it & that’s the only One we all need approval from!
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The very people that are preaching we need to accept everyone and their views are the ones who are getting angry when someone doesn't agree with them. I am astonished at how narrow minded and angry we have become as a nation. Let me ask you, do you all agree FULLY with the views of your family, doctor, grocery store owner, the people that provide your cable and anyone else that you pay for consumer goods?
Gwen is a celebrity but also an individual who can believe and encourage who ever she wants. I love Jonathan Roumie, not a huge fan of Tucker Carlson but am glad that Gwen took some time to share her thoughts.
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Fans need to let her live her life for herself, not for them.
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Gwen, Thank you for being YOU. I am a long time fan of yours. I am a fan of The Chosen and Jonathan Roumie. Please don't change. It's about Jesus not politics. ❤️
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Gwen, don’t listen to the haters. You are wonderful and appreciated. May God bless you
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Do you even have an informed opinion of your own instead of just parroting what CNN/MSNBC tells you to think?
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Just because you like the Chosen doesn’t mean you are a Trumper. People make all these assumptions.
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Gwen is a frequent flyer to Epstein’s island!!! FACT!!!
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This!
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Let this be an eye opener of how the thinking of many have been brainwashed — because no one would speak negative of this and make this a political statement from their heart or sane-mind! Unless these are anti-Christ people, then my view of the world is safer every day
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Have you been on a right leaning site lately? They will brutally attack anyone who disagrees with them. This isn't a left or right only problem, it is a societal problem.
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