Oscar Winner Susan Sarandon Claims Job Losses Due to Pro-Palestinian Stance
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon alleges she is losing acting roles because of her public support for Palestinians. She stated that agencies are advising against hiring her, and her representation agency dropped her after controversial remarks she made in 2023.
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- Susan Sarandon claims job offers are being rescinded due to her pro-Palestinian advocacy.
- She stated that agencies are telling people not to hire her.
- Sarandon believes the film industry is distancing itself from her.
- Her agency, UTA, dropped her after controversial remarks in 2023.
- She commented on U.S. aid to Israel and the political narrative.
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon claims she is losing job opportunities in Hollywood due to her public support for Palestinians. Speaking at the Venice Film Festival while promoting her latest film, "The Last Echo," Sarandon stated that segments of the film industry are distancing themselves from her.
"I've had jobs taken away from me recently because there are agencies that are telling people not to hire me," Sarandon said. The 79-year-old actress, who won an Oscar in 1996, believes that her vocal advocacy for Palestinians has led some in the industry to avoid hiring her.
Sarandon also commented on the shifting narrative surrounding Palestine and its connections to American politics, noting that many people were unaware of the extent of U.S. financial aid to Israel. "I think the narrative has completely changed in terms of the historical relevance of Palestine and the ties of the Zionists with America and our politics. It was a big revelation for people how much money the U.S. gives to Israel. Nobody really understood that."
Her remarks follow controversial statements made in 2023, shortly after the October 7th Hamas attacks. At pro-Palestinian rallies, Sarandon commented, "There are a lot of people who are afraid to be Jewish at this time, and are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country." Following these comments, her representation agency, UTA, announced it was ending its contract with her.
