Many people in Hollywood hold conservative or libertarian views but hide them, and that silence keeps the industry's politics looking more one-sided than it is.

• A large number of Hollywood workers who voted for Trump or backed other conservatives never say so publicly.
• The main reason is career fear — being open about it is seen as risky for getting work.
• If all of them spoke up at once, it would shake the industry's assumption that everyone there thinks the same way.
• The counter-argument is that staying quiet protects individuals but keeps the imbalance in place.

Outlook: Expect the quiet majority to stay quiet, with only a few well-known names willing to take the hit.