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Jillian Michaels Criticizes Olympics Opening Ceremony for ‘Hypocrisy’ Over ‘Last Supper’ Parody

Jillian Michaels, a well-known fitness expert, recently criticized the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. She was upset about a performance that she felt mocked Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting,

Michaels addressed the LGBTQ+ community on social media for the “hypocrisy” and “lack of understanding” that she says she saw in the parody of “The Last Supper,” which featured several drag queen performers. 

“This type of hypocrisy and lack of understanding is a bad look. We get outraged when the extreme right bashes us, but then we do this s—. What kind of reaction do you think they will have towards the LGBTQ+ community after this. This is NOT how we break down barriers, it’s how you build them.” 

Michaels joined the massive outrage that followed the performance on Friday night. Several drag queens and other performers were seen mocking the scene famously painted by Leonardo da Vinci, which depicts Jesus and his apostles sharing a final meal before the crucifixion.