Hillbilly Elegy Director Ron Howard Slams 'Disappointing' JD Vance

Ron Howard, the director of the film adaptation of the acclaimed memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," has expressed his disappointment with the author, JD Vance.

In a recent interview, Howard said that he was "disappointed" by Vance's recent comments and actions, which he believes go against the message of the film. "Hillbilly Elegy" is a deeply personal story about Vance's upbringing in rural Appalachia, and Howard feels that Vance's recent behavior is a betrayal of the values that the film represents.

Howard specifically criticized Vance's support for former President Donald Trump, whom he believes is responsible for inciting the January 6th attack on the Capitol. He also expressed concern about Vance's embrace of white nationalism and his opposition to immigration.

Howard's comments come as Vance is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Ohio. Vance has been a vocal supporter of Trump and has repeated many of the former president's false claims about the 2020 election.

Howard's criticism of Vance is a significant blow to the author's campaign. The director of "Hillbilly Elegy" is a respected figure in Hollywood, and his comments are likely to carry weight with voters in Ohio.