“The Miniature Wife” star took the political detour on Bustle’s “One Nightstand” podcast, posted Tuesday.
Banks described Effie’s growth from propping up a fascist regime to realizing it was unjust. “By the end, she’s like a revolutionary,” the actor said. “She gets turned by the events of it. … I wish more of us were becoming revolutionaries!”
The actor continued, “Effie is the model, guys! I don’t understand the 53% of white ladies that didn’t vote for Kamala. What were you thinking?”
Interviewer Charlotte Owen quickly moved on by asking Banks if her children had watched “The Hunger Games.”
Fast-forward to 27:40 for Banks’ comments about the election:
Exit polling revealed that Trump collected the majority of ballots from white women as he swept critical swing states in a convincing victory.
Banks staunchly supported Harris in the lead-up to the election.
“I’m sitting here feeling inspired and so hopeful after meeting these incredible people who work day in and day out for the Harris/Walz campaign,” she wrote. “Our rights, our freedom, and our access to healthcare are literally at stake. Please, please, please check your registration status and make a plan for Election Day. 19 days! Let’s go!”