Mel Gibson was "surprised" when President-elect Donald Trump named him a "special ambassador" to Hollywood this week. The actor and filmmaker shared his reaction to the news on Thursday, saying he learned about the announcement the same way that everyone else did — through social media.

Mel Gibson says he didn't know Donald Trump was going to name him one of three 'Special Ambassadors' to Hollywood: 'I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised.'

Mel Gibson said he was surprised to learn that he will serve as a special envoy for Hollywood to President-elect Donald Trump. On Thursday, Trump also said Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight would serve in that position.

Donald Trump has announced plans to appoint Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as 'special envoys' to Hollywood. Speaking at a rally, he declared the trio will now hold the honorary title of 'Mr.

Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and has chosen Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to help.

Gibson, the legendary Hollywood actor, said he was "just as surprised" that Trump named him one of three stars to serve as "ambassador" to Hollywood.

Actor Dean Cain reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as special ambassadors to reform Hollywood on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’