The spat between James Woods and Whoopi Goldberg is emblematic of the current state of Hollywood and American society. As personalities on both sides of the political spectrum continue to clash, these public disagreements are likely to become even more frequent and intense. Whether you side with Woods or Goldberg, one thing is certain: this is far from the last we’ll hear from these two outspoken celebrities.

In the end, perhaps it’s these very clashes that keep audiences tuning in, eager to see what will happen next in the never-ending drama of Hollywood.