Ron Howarddirected a movie based onJ.D.
Vance’s book but that doesn’t mean he’s going to vote for him in November.
TheApollo 13filmmaker recently reflected onVance’s campaign for the vice presidencyalongside presidential candidate and convicted felon Donald Trump.

Ron Howard.Steven Ferdman/Getty
That’s what we mostly focused on," Howard recently toldDeadline.
People do change, and I assume that’s the case."
The director also said Vance didn’t seem that politically motivated during their interactions.

J.D. Vance and Donald Trump.Anna Moneymaker/Getty
So that was then," he toldDeadline.
TheSplashfilmmaker reiterated that Vance’s candidacy does not affect his stance on the Republican nominee for president.
“Look, we gotta get out and vote, for whomever.
Listen to what the candidates are saying today that’s what’s really relevant.
It’s who they are today.
And make a decision an informed one.”
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Celebrities likeWhoopi GoldbergandJennifer Anistonhave alsocondemnedVance’s “cat lady” remarks.