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Selma Blair Details Professional Fallout After Controversial Social Media Post

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Selma Blair Faces Boycott Over Pro-Israel Stance

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Actress Selma Blair stated she is facing a boycott and professional isolation after criticizing Democratic congresswomen Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib for their vote against a bill related to the October 7th events. Blair also announced a documentary project on global antisemitism.

  • 01Selma Blair faces boycott for criticizing US congresswomen's vote on Israel.
  • 02Blair lost friendships, contracts, and business relationships.
  • 03She criticized pressure on singer Pink regarding UNICEF role.
  • 04Blair is working on a documentary about global antisemitism.

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MignewsRight · Russian2 hours ago
Selma Blair Faces Boycott Over Pro-Israel Stance
Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago
Selma Blair Details Professional and Personal Fallout After Pro-Israel Stance