Billy Bob Thornton has criticized award shows for allegedly snubbing Taylor Sheridan, suggesting that the snub is due to a perceived political affiliation. Some outlets report that Thornton believes award shows think Sheridan is a republican or has right-wing views, which may be contributing to the snub. The exact nature of the perceived political affiliation and its impact on award shows is not entirely clear, but Thornton has expressed his disagreement with the situation.