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And what is it with people who honor people because they are good "actors" even though they hate their politics or lifestyle? Is being a good actor an honorable thing?

I know historically, people have always seen the acting profession, musicians, and entertainers in general as being in an immoral profession where they are seen as a bit loose at best and "satyrs" (male version of a "skank") and "hoes" at worst. Of course, not ALL entertainers are that way, but I do like to read Victorian/Edwardian literature and most of that do not cast entertainers in a positive light or at least they had to some questionable things to get where they are. I think the antics of a lot of the Hollywood crowd do make the Victorians (although that viewpoint existed way before their time) right on that assessment although you have exceptions of course. Then you have your better entertainers like Tom Selleck, Charleton Heston, Pat Boone and so on who are seen as the exceptions.

Interesting about the Victorian perspective.

However, my point is slightly different I think. I don't understand why "acting" or "someone being a good actor" is worthy of admiration.

Loyalty, courage, thriftiness...etc. These are worthy of honor. But pretending to be someone else? We may enjoy watching it, but this character trait is not worthy of honor IMO.