Cheryl Hines is slammed by fans for supporting husband RFK Jr's Presidential bid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actress wife Cheryl Hines has come under fierce fire on social media after she showed her support for her husband in his bid to run for President in the 2024 election.

RFK Jr., 69 - who previously received backlash for making a slew of controversial anti-vax comments - confirmed today that he will be officially challenging Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination.

And while Cheryl, 57, seemed like she was trying to distance herself from her husband when he first made the contentious statements - including comparing the introduction of the COVID vaccine to the Holocaust - she's now making it clear that she will have his back throughout his campaign.

'I support [my husband's] decision,' the star - who is best known for her role as Larry David's wife on Curb of Enthusiasm - said in a statement to People.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actress wife Cheryl Hines has come under fire on social media after she showed her support for her husband in his bid to run for President in the 2024 election 

RFK Jr., 69 - who previously received backlash for making a slew of controversial anti-vax comments - confirmed today that he will be officially challenging President Joe Biden

And while Cheryl, 57, seemed like she was trying to distance herself from her husband when he first made the contentious statements,  she's now making it clear that she'll be by his side

She was also by his side at a press conference regarding his Presidential run on Wednesday morning.

'He is a fearless leader who understands the needs of the American people and has devoted his life fighting for democracy,' she added. 

But, as a result of the announcement, many of Cheryl's fans are only just discovering that she's married to the politician.

Dozens took to Twitter to share their disapproval - and some even admitted that they 'won't be watching' her movies or shows 'ever again.'

Cheryl is best known for starring as Larry David's wife on Curb of Enthusiasm (seen)

'I didn't know that Cheryl Hines was married to RFK Jr., an anti-vaxxer and true whacked out wannabe,' scathed one person.

'Was a fan but no longer. Disgraceful,' someone else said. Another shocked user tweeted, 'Wow. I used to like Cheryl Hines. No more.'

'@CherylHines you do realize that you don't have to co-sign your spouse's crazy conspiracy theories, don't you?' asked a different person. 

'He may be determined to implode on the national stage, but you don't have to enable it.' 

'Cheryl Hines used to be funny. Now she's just a joke,' a fifth tweet read, while a sixth said, 'I lost respect all respect for her.'

But, as a result of the announcement, many of Cheryl's fans are only just discovering that she's married to the politician - with dozens taking to Twitter to share their disapproval 

A different user simply tweeted to Cheryl, 'You married a creep.' 

Someone else even suggested that she should have married her Curb costar Larry instead, while another person said she had become like Willa Ferreyra from Succession.

Cheryl grew up in Florida but headed to Los Angeles after college to pursue her dreams of being an actress. 

In 2000, she quickly shot to stardom after she was cast in Curb of Enthusiasm. 

It launched a booming career for Cheryl, who has now been nominated for two Emmys and has starred in a slew of well-known movies and TV shows, while also continuing her role in the HBO sitcom for 11 seasons.

Her other appearances include in the movie RV (alongside Robin Williams), the comedy-drama Waitress, Labor Pains (which also starred Lindsay Lohan), ABC sitcom In the Motherhood, drama series Brothers & Sisters, the show Suburgatory, rom-com About Fate, Christmas comedy A Bad Moms Christmas, and thriller series The Flight Attendant (opposite Kaley Cuoco). 

It was her Curb co-star Larry who actually introduced her and RFK Jr. in 2011 at a party. The couple tied the knot in August 2014 (pictured) at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

In January 2022, RFK Jr. (seen with Cheryl) compared the introduction of the COVID vaccine to the Holocaust, stating 'Even in Hitler's Germany, you could hide in the attic like Anne Frank did'

At the time, Cheryl wrote on Twitter, 'My husband’s opinions are not a reflection of my own. While we love each other, we differ on many current issues' 

Cheryl has also expanded into directing and producing, launched her own podcast, and is a doting mother-of-one to her 19-year-old daughter from her first marriage. 

It was her Curb co-star Larry who actually introduced her and RFK Jr. in 2011 at a party. 

They tied the knot in August 2014 at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

In January 2022, RFK Jr. came under fire when he stated at an anti-vax protest, 'Even in Hitler's Germany, you could hide in the attic like Anne Frank did.'  

At the time, Cheryl wrote on Twitter, 'My husband’s opinions are not a reflection of my own. While we love each other, we differ on many current issues.'