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 confirmed to Deadline.
The Oscar-winning actor attended several rallies in support of Palestine and drew criticism for saying: “There are a lot of people afraid of being Jewish at this time, and are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country.”
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