Pietro Antonelli denies supporting Bolsonaro family

Actor Pietro Antonelli, known for his role in the TV Globo soap opera ‘Quem Ama Cuida’, addressed social media speculation regarding his political affiliations. Following criticism from internet users who noticed he followed former President Jair Bolsonaro on TikTok, Antonelli issued a statement on Instagram.

Antonelli clarified his stance, stating, “Never voted for Bolsonaro, I do not vote and I will not vote for any member of his family.” The controversy gained traction due to the perceived contradiction between his real-life social media activity and his character, Felipe, who is involved in a same-sex romantic storyline in the current production.

Following the backlash, observers noted that Antonelli unfollowed the former president's accounts on social media platforms. The incident sparked debate among users regarding the separation of an actor's personal opinions and their professional roles.