Larry Ellison, son accused of ‘powering destructive forces’; Paramount responds
Actor Mark Ruffalo criticized Oracle's Larry and David Ellison for their business ties to the Israeli military, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Paramount. Paramount condemned Ruffalo's rhetoric as antisemitic and harmful to the discourse surrounding their corporate transactions.
Why it matters
This conflict highlights the intersection of celebrity activism, corporate accountability, and the sensitive nature of geopolitical discourse in Hollywood.
American actor Mark Ruffalo has triggered a new debate in Hollywood after his comments slamming Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison. In a post on Instagram, Ruffalo accused the father and son duo of "powering some of the most destructive forces in the world." The award-winning actor re-posted an year-old video clip featuring Jewish Paramount Skydance board member Safra Catz speaking on a panel. In text accompanying the clip he told his 20 million Instagram followers it showed Catz "revelling" in a "genocide" powered by tech company Oracle. For those unaware, Catz is the former CEO of Oracle, which was co-founded by Larry Ellison, father of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.Responding to his post, Paramount issued a rare statement condemning Ruffalo.
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