'Sunset Blvd' Star Gets Slammed on 'X' for Russell Brand Comment

The recent good will given Nicole Scherzinger for playing Norma Desmond in a high-tech revival of "Sunset Blvd." came to an end on "X" after she liked a Russell Brand IG in which he wore a MAGA-styled hat.

Nicole Scherzinger conquered Broadway earlier this month where she is starring as Norma Desmond in a streamlined, high-tech production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard." While Jamie Lloyd's concept (and the musical itself) took some critical drubbing, the ex-Pussycat Doll came out with largely raves and what looks to be a Tony Award in her future. The show's original cast album, recorded live at a West End performance last year, also debut at #1 this week on Billboard's Cast Albums chart ranks.

But the good will to Scherzinger came to an abrupt end when sparked outrage after she gave her approval to a MAGA-type hat brandished by British actor Russell Brand in a post Brand made, EDGE reported on Saturday.

And while she apologized on Instagram Stories on Friday saying her comments were being misinterpreted and identifying with marginalized communities during this time of great political stress, the backlash was fierce and furious on "X".