Nancy Pelosi, at the ripe age of 84, surprisingly made an appearance at a glamorous Hollywood event in Los Angeles. Among her engagements of the night were attending the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills and mixing it up with celebrities. Adorned with sneakers and wielding a cane for support, her presence amidst leading names like Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and Amazon bigwig Jeff Bezos was quite surprising, especially since she recently underwent hip surgery. The injury, a result of tumbling down a marble staircase in Luxembourg, hasn’t dampened the spirit of the enduring politician.
The former Speaker of the House was seen engaging in pleasantries with comedian Bill Maher, actor Harvey Keitel, and singer Debbie Harry among others. She seemed to be in good health and managed to navigate the glittery event quite seamlessly. Interestingly, her hobnobbing with Hollywood stars coincided with Harris’ notable absence at the Oscars, a fact that was unexpectedly highlighted by the Hollywood liberals.
Kamala Harris, who has recently teamed up with fabled talent agency CAA, had actually been expected to grace the Oscars with her presence. However, the Vice President didn’t appear as planned, further fueling speculation about her increasingly controversial standing within her party. Instead, she reportedly hosted a ‘watch party’ at home, effectively quelling rumors of a surprise appearance.
Amidst all this, Pelosi’s year hasn’t been the easiest. The incident in Luxembourg was a setback for her, but it hasn’t stopped the veteran from playing her role in the political arena. She recently made an appearance on the House floor, slowly but surely managing her way with the aid of a walker after her hip replacement.
The illustrious ceremony that Pelosi attended was dedicated to the firefighters and workers who courageously fought the devastating wildfires that wreaked havoc in Los Angeles. The event was a significant nod to the city’s resilience. However, the absence of Harris, a former Democratic senator of California, was conspicuous and underscored her disconnect with the Hollywood elite.
Harris, who is speculated to be mulling over a run for the California Governor’s chair, doesn’t seem to have the best relationship with Hollywood. Her omission from the event just further drives home the point of her unpopularity among the liberal elites, who once held her in high esteem given her past position as a senator of the state.
Walking onto the House floor with a walker post her surgery, Pelosi managed to soldier on, putting up a brave face. She was targeted on the 2024 campaign trail, emphasizing her determination and will to endure in a political climate that can be harsh and uncompromising.
In the face of her failures to block Trump’s entry into the White House, Pelosi’s relations with the Bidens took a hit. Considering her decades-long friendship with Jill Biden, their estrangement might seem surprising. But alas, such is the politics where friendships take a back seat when it comes to power dynamics.
‘Disappointed’ was the word that Jill Biden used to express her feelings over her 50-year long friend, Pelosi. The flagbearer of unfulfilled promises herself, Harris, shares an equally murky relationship with Pelosi, hinting at a deep divide within the Democratic party.
Democrats have traditionally relied on Hollywood for a significant part of their support and promotional platforms. Kamala Harris’ ostensible exclusion from the powerful clique reveals a fracture in that relationship. The Hollywood elites’ distancing from Harris clearly portrays an image of a Vice President in turmoil.
Nancy Pelosi’s attendance at the star-studded event, despite her declining health, portrays her determination and the lengths she’s willing to go to uphold her political commitments. However, the same cannot be said for Kamala Harris, whose retreat into the comfort of her home during one of the year’s biggest events raises questions.
The contrast between Pelosi’s perseverance and Harris’ absenteeism at the Oscars speaks volumes about their political tenacity. From someone who supposedly championed the people’s interest as a senator to someone who would rather watch from home, the image of Harris in the public perception is showing cracks.
Despite Pelosi’s strained relationship with the Bidens and her recent health issues, she seems undeterred in her political pursuit. Meanwhile, the declining status of Kamala Harris, marked by her growing disconnect with Hollywood air and her seemingly weak political will, paints a stark picture of the discordant state within the Democratic party.