Glen Powell might have political ties through his family, but the Hollywood leading man finds that his "calling is elsewhere."
The 37-year-old Austin, Texas-born actor, profiled in Esquire's October cover story which published Oct. 7, explained why he doesn't engage in political discourse.
"I realized that politics divide people. People trying to prove their point – for me, it's the worst version of a conversation," he said. "I genuinely do not like the discourse. It's not as healthy as it once was.”
He went on to describe discussing politics as "not presently possible," though he added, "I applaud people for jumping into those things and fighting for what they believe in."
He continued: "If I were a political person, I would be talking about it.
For me, my calling is elsewhere."
Powell is the middle child of Glen Sr. – who took his wife's last name upon their marriage – and Cyndy Powell, who worked in the U.S. Treasury Department during the Reagan administration, according to Esquire. Cyndy Powell has previously said she worked alongside Vice President George H. W. Bush as the domestic economic policy liaison.
Glen Powell is famously close with his family and has involved his parents in his films as well we brought them to major industry events such as the Golden Globes. As the "Top Gun: Maverick" star's career began its steep ascent, he has been able to use his financial success to ensure his family's stability.
Powell, whose home base is Austin, bought the house next door so his parents could move in. He also purchased properties for his two sisters and their families.
But life wasn't always comfortable, he told Esquire. Both of his parents received cancer diagnoses when he was 24 and struggling to book roles. Though he was "poor" and unable to help financially, he "was like a telemarketer" calling around for donations.
"In terms of financial motivation, that was it," he said of shifting his acting career into high gear. And when his parents experienced health issues again a few years ago, he was able to afford their appointments with concierge doctors and other medical expenses.
"I can't tell you the feeling I had afterward," he said.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Glen Powell reveals he's not 'a political person'
