Conservative figures in Hollywood, including Rob Schneider and Candace Cameron Bure, are expressing their disapproval of the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony, which featured a tableau reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” but with drag queens and other elements. The Catholic Church in France condemned the display as an affront to Christianity.
In response, Schneider announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he would be boycotting the rest of the Paris games, criticizing the event for disrespecting Christianity and promoting what he termed as Satanic elements. He expressed his hope that the Olympics would attract as few viewers as CSPAN.
Bure shared her outrage in an Instagram video, condemning the ceremony for mocking the Christian faith and expressing her sadness over the portrayal. She emphasized that while she was angry, her primary feeling was sorrow for what she perceived as a spiritual offense.
Olympic organizers defended the tableau, stating it was designed to highlight the absurdity of violence among humans.
Artistic director Thomas Jolly clarified to French media that the tableau was not meant to reference “The Last Supper” but instead to celebrate a pagan festival connected to the Greek god Dionysus. Jolly explained that Dionysus, the god of wine and festivities, was central to the tableau’s theme.
Anne Descamps, a spokesperson for the Olympics, assured that there was no intention to offend any religious group and expressed regret if anyone was hurt by the depiction.
