A beloved actor from Yellowstone, one of the most popular shows currently on air today, is standing up for himself and standing against the leftist narrative when it comes to the vaccine, even if it means losing an important opportunity.
Forrie J. Smith, who plays ranch hand Lloyd on the hit TV show, will be absent from this year’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.
This year, Yellowstone — a show that has gained a loyal fanbase that had over 8 million viewers, on average, tuning in per week in its fourth season — has a chance to win Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and the show’s cast will be in attendance… Everyone except for Forrie.
The actor posted a video on his Instagram page to provide an explanation to his fans, informing them that he would not be attending the awards because guests are required to show that they have received the COVID vaccine.
“Hey, I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. I mean no offense to anyone. I’m not vaccinated and it’s a requirement to be vaccinated to be at the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony. You have to be vaccinated with a booster shot and a negative COVID test within 48 hours,” Smith began, adding a joke about needing to wear a “K-95-62-43-fifty-whatever-kinda mask,” although technically he’s not joking, because there is a mask requirement.
“I’m not vaccinated, I will not get vaccinated,” he continued. “I haven’t been vaccinated since I was a little kid. I don’t vaccinate my dogs, I don’t vaccinate my horses. I’ve never had a flu shot. I never will. I believe they compromise your immunities.”
“Man, I’m sorry. I was sure looking forward to walking down the red carpet in my big black American hat and my Justin boots and representing my culture and heritage but I’m not going to be able to do that,” Smith added. “I apologize to all y’all out there that are part of my culture and heritage, I won’t be representing us at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, walking down the red carpet. It’s no offense to anybody, anything. It’s just my beliefs. That, uh, I don’t get — I just don’t believe in that stuff. Whatever.”
“Thank y’all, y’all enjoy watching the show anyway. Maybe next year I’ll get down there on that red carpet. Thank y’all, God bless,” he concluded.
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“I will not get vaccinated.”
Yellowstone actor, Forrie J. Smith, won’t be attending the SAG Awards due to its vaccine mandate.
God bless him for standing his ground with his beliefs. pic.twitter.com/bgfKcHP61Y
— Courtney Holland 🇺🇸 (@hollandcourtney) February 17, 2022
