{"id":719960,"date":"2026-04-06T00:45:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T21:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gene-simmons-puts-down-fan-raging-at-him-for-being-rich\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T00:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T21:45:13","slug":"gene-simmons-puts-down-fan-raging-at-him-for-being-rich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gene-simmons-puts-down-fan-raging-at-him-for-being-rich\/","title":{"rendered":"Gene Simmons puts down fan raging at him for being rich"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32cfe9d1627\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32cfe9d1627\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gene-simmons-puts-down-fan-raging-at-him-for-being-rich\/#%E2%80%9CGene_Simmons_puts_down_fan_raging_at_him_for_being_rich%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Gene Simmons puts down fan raging at him for being rich&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gene-simmons-puts-down-fan-raging-at-him-for-being-rich\/#Download_The_California_Post_App_follow_us_on_social_and_subscribe_to_our_newsletters\" >Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CGene_Simmons_puts_down_fan_raging_at_him_for_being_rich%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Gene Simmons puts down fan raging at him for being rich&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>The iconic KISS rock star Gene Simmons has been getting into the movie business, and fans fans have been mocking him for doing something other than music. <\/p>\n<p>Simmons doesn\u2019t seem to be bothered.<\/p>\n<p>Simmons posted a selfie video last Thursday promoting his new survival thriller movie \u201cDeep Water,\u201d set for release May 1. Simmons is a producer of the movie.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI may actually show up unannounced at some movie theaters across the country to watch the movie with you,\u201d he teased in a post on X.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"38997704\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38997704\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Gene Simmons walking his dog outside.\" class=\"wp-image-38997704\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=231,154&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=322,215&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=662,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=1200,800&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/photo-hollywood-star-max-gc-9620758.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\"\/><figcaption>KISS icon Gene Simmons defended his work as a movie producer. <span class=\"credit\">GC Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An account titled \u201cThe KISS Army <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>,\u201d and self-described as a fan of Simmons\u2019 rock band, replied to his post, asking sarcastically, \u201cDon\u2019t you have ENOUGH money yet Gene???\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Simmons responded to what he said, saying it was a \u201closer\u2019s question.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\" module module--precede-with-border module--follow-with-border wp-block-nypost-editor-protected-embed\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DEEP WATER. Coming May 1st in 2,500 movie theaters across America and Canada. Directed by Randy Harlin. Starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Aaron Eckhardt. I may actually show up unannounced at some movie theaters across the country to watch the movie with you. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qjrwQLr6Es\">pic.twitter.com\/qjrwQLr6Es<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/genesimmons\/status\/2040136584700494162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p>\u201cWarren Buffet, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk all get up every day and try to make more,\u201d the rock star said. \u201cNo matter how much they\u2019ve got. Get out of your losers\u2019s mentality, and try to win in life, every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Simmons made most of his fortune as the bassist and co-lead singer of KISS. He has a net worth of about $400 million after a humble start to life in Israel as the son of Jewish refugees from Hungary.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, KISS\u2019s song catalogue, image, likeness and name was sold for $300 million.<\/p>\n<p>Much of his wealth is from licensing deals using the KISS name on products as diverse as pinball machines and condoms. <\/p>\n<p>The branding has reportedly generated $1 billion in licensing since the band started in 1973, according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/news\/general-news\/kiss-inks-multi-year-merchandising-690819\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"38997707\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/gene-simmons-tommy-thayer-eric-16779570.jpg?resize=150,106&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\"\/><figcaption>KISS performs on stage in 2022. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Simmons has also written books and participated in reality show contests. When it comes to the movie business, he\u2019s produced films as far back as 1999 and even acted in some <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> like \u201cRunaway\u201d in the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p>In the public sphere, Simmons has not been afraid to speak his mind on controversial issues. Last month, he made headlines tearing into celebrities who comment on politics, telling them to \u201cshut the f\u2013k up.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo your art and shut up. Nobody\u2019s interested in your opinions, that includes me. Who I vote for. Who I like. 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