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Ricky Schroder posts transphobic, anti-vax tribute to Dolly Parton, stars react: ‘Oh shut up!’

Five outlets report on the backlash against Ricky Schroder's transphobic, anti-vax tribute to Dolly Parton.

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 15:28 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: parade.com · Yahoo · AOL.com · WLOS · KMTR · WSET · Just Jared · Entertainment Weekly.

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The story so far

According to Entertainment Weekly, Schroder's post prompted reactions from stars, including Garbage, who responded with 'F—k Off'. AOL.com provides background on Schroder's personal life, noting that he is married.

WSET and Just Jared both cover the broader context of celebrities facing backlash over their tributes to Parton. Yahoo focuses on the specific reaction from Garbage, detailing the band's response to Schroder's post.

The current state of the story is that Schroder's post has sparked significant controversy, with multiple celebrities weighing in.

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The obvious questions

What did Ricky Schroder post?

Ricky Schroder posted a tribute to Dolly Parton that included transphobic and anti-vax sentiments.

Who has reacted to Ricky Schroder's post?

Several celebrities have reacted to Ricky Schroder's post, including the band Garbage.

What is the current status of the controversy?

The controversy is ongoing, with multiple outlets reporting on the backlash against Schroder's post.

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