How Donald Trump's VP Pick J.D. Vance Had a Hollywood Moment (Flashback)

Published 2024-07-16
Former president Donald Trump has officially chosen his vice president running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, for the 2024 election. Vance's best-selling memoir, 'Hillbilly Elegy,' eventually became a film directed by Ron Howard in 2020, featuring A-list stars Glenn Close and Amy Adams. ET breaks down Vance's connection to Hollywood as his family's story was told on-screen, taking a look back at interviews with the cast and director.

All Comments (21)
  • @WENDE-f7x
    Thank you Ron Howard for putting JD Vance in the spotlight and sharing his story with the world. He will make a terrific vice president to President TRUMP and we have you to thank for that. The people of our great country thank you, Hollywood thanks you and most of all GOD thanks you!!!!!!
  • I bet they all have certain feelings about being apart of this film now. 😄😄
  • Amy Adam’s and all crew did a great job. I enjoyed the movie,I cried and I learned something from this story. Congratulations and please do nice movies for God sake 🎉
  • Was not familiar with this movie until yesterday when JD was picked as Trump’s VP. Looking forward to watching it. If Ron Howard directed, it’s got to be good.
  • Can you ppl just making sure this new VP not becoming Pence, please ...
  • @nfs294
    I would love to know what Ron Howard thinks about JD now 🙂
  • Just made the connection on who JD Vance is. Thank you ET and thank you for remaining NEUTRAL! You’ll draw in bigger audiences this way.
  • Im not even a trump supporter but this is a frickin homerun strategy with this movie being on Netflix and increased viewership
  • @BeaWalsh
    Amy adams and Glen close should win an oscar in their lifetime
  • @delyne6860
    I watched this movie a while back. Didn't know J.D. Vance. I cried and cried - that movie was so moving. Then he was announced as TRUMP running mate. I did not know that until yesterday!
  • @mrs8792
    JD shows the true American spirit.