UTA drops actor Susan Sarandon after comments at pro-Palestinian rally amid Israel-Hamas war

Susan Sarandon received some backlash after making comments at a pro-Palestinian rally earlier this month.
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Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from companies for Israel-Hamas war comments
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments on the Israel-Hamas war that some deemed antisemiticNov. 23, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Entertainment -
Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera Are Dropped Over Israel-Hamas War Comments
Sarandon, the Academy Award-winning actress, was dropped by United Talent Agency. Separately, Melissa Barrera lost her role in the “Scream” movies for Instagram posts about Israel.Nov. 22, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business - Israel -
Actors Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped by Hollywood companies after Israel-Hamas war remarks
Susan Sarandon and “Scream” franchise actor Melissa Barrera have been dropped by Hollywood companies after they both made controversial comments about the Israel-Hamas war.Nov. 23, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
Julianna Margulies and Susan Sarandon walk back explosive comments on Israel-Hamas war
On Friday, actors Julianna Margulies and Susan Sarandon apologized for earlier incendiary comments on opposite sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Dec. 2, 2023 - latimes.com - Entertainment & Arts - Israel -
Susan Sarandon dropped by talent agency after remarks at pro-Palestine rally
UTA lets Oscar-winning actor go after she spoke at several pro-Palestine rallies. The Hollywood talent agency UTA has dropped Susan Sarandon as a client after she spoke at a pro-Palestine rally over the weekend, a spokesperson for the agency ...Nov. 21, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Susan Sarandon Apologizes for Comment About Jews at Rally
The Oscar-winning actress said she now regrets “diminishing” the long history of antisemitism in remarks at the rally, which led her agents to part ways with her.Dec. 2, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business -
Germany Restricts Pro-Palestinian Protests Amid Israel-Hamas War
The country’s authorities have banned many protests in the name of fighting antisemitism. Critics say such restrictions are discriminatory.Nov. 10, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News - Israel -
Israel-Hamas war live: Israel says it has released 30 Palestinians; 16 hostages freed by Hamas
Israel Prison Service says 30 prisoners freed, which Qatar mediator said would comprise 16 children and 14 women; 16 hostages released by Hamas. Israel and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisisForeign ministers of the Group of Seven countries ...Nov. 30, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Israel -
TikTok adds comment filtering tools to better handle Israel-Hamas war content
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Palestinian groups accuse Meta of unfairly moderating speech amid Israel-Hamas conflict
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Palestinian groups accuse Meta of unfairly moderating speech amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Several Palestinian advocacy groups are calling on the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to address longstanding content moderation issues that they allege have unfairly restricted Palestinian speech in the wake of the outbreak of ...Dec. 1, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Israel -
Israel-Hamas war live: Israel says 30 Palestinians released after 12 hostages returned from Gaza
Israel says Palestinians have been freed after nine women, a child and two foreign nationals were handed to the Red Cross. Israel and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisisAnother batch of 10 Israeli hostages are expected to be released by ...Nov. 29, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Israel -
Thousands expected to take part in pro-Palestinian rally in London
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Man grabs Greta Thunberg's microphone after pro-Palestinian chants at climate rally
The stage invader says he "came here for a climate demonstration, not a political view".Nov. 13, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Climate -
Susan Sarandon says she regrets 'diminishing' history of antisemitism at protest
Actress Susan Sarandon apologized Friday for comments she made “diminishing” the history of antisemitism at a recent pro-Palestinian rally. “Recently, I attended a rally alongside a diverse group of activists seeking to highlight the urgent ...Dec. 2, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill -
Cut from projects, dropped by agents: How the Israel-Hamas war is dividing Hollywood
The entertainment industry is still grappling with how to talk about the war between Israel and Hamas nearly two months after it erupted.Dec. 2, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories - Israel -
Susan Sarandon’s Most Controversial Roles Have Been Offscreen
The Academy Award winner’s career thrived even as her progressive politics antagonized some liberals in Hollywood. But her agency dropped her after her remarks at a recent pro-Palestinian rally.Nov. 30, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business -
Melissa Barrera dropped from 'Scream VII' after pro-Palestinian posts
Deadline cites sources confirming her removal was "due to the reposts in her Instagram stories which have been perceived as anti-Semitic."Nov. 21, 2023 - latimes.com - Entertainment & Arts -
FBI, intelligence report warn of rising terror threats in U.S. amid Israel-Hamas war
The FBI is warning that terror threats against the U.S. are at an unprecedented level. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday that threats have increased dramatically since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel. CBS News' ...Dec. 6, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Israel -
Doug Emhoff aims for a role as consoler amid the Israel-Hamas war
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff spoke to the owner of a Jewish-owned falafel shop in Philadelphia that was the target of protests the White House has called antisemitic.Dec. 5, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Politics - Israel -
Israel-Hamas war live: 184 Palestinians killed since truce ended on Friday morning, say Gaza authorities
Most people killed are women and children, Gaza health ministry says; US blames Hamas for end of truce, saying it failed to provide list of more hostages to be freed. Israel and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisisPalestinian media is ...Dec. 2, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Israel -
Israel-Hamas war: ceasefire extended for a day amid last-minute mediation efforts
IDF and Hamas agree at last minute to extend truce into seventh day as Antony Blinken arrives in Israel as part of diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to fighting in devastated Gaza Strip. Israel-Hamas: live updatesIsrael’s military confirmed on ...Nov. 30, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Israel -
Gaza’s children fight to survive amid wreckage of Israel-Hamas war
Besieged enclave has become a ‘graveyard’ for the young Palestinians who make up almost half its populationNov. 29, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - Israel -
Israel-Hamas war: Names revealed of latest Israeli hostages released amid extended cease-fire
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24 hostages released amid temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
The planned four-day cease-fire is part of an extendable deal that calls for Hamas to free 50 hostages and Israel to release 150 Palestinian prisoners.Nov. 25, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com - Israel