Susan Sarandon Has Had 'Movies Taken Away' Over Support of Palestine
Actress Susan Sarandon claims she has lost movie roles due to her vocal support for Palestine and the resulting backlash from Hollywood power structures. She stated that while some studios have blacklisted her, she feels supported by the international public.
Why it matters
The story highlights the ongoing tension in the entertainment industry regarding political activism, free speech, and the influence of advocacy groups on casting decisions.
Susan Sarandon says she’s lost out on movie roles due to her support of Palestine.
At the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, Sarandon was asked if she thinks that the “mood [is] changing” in Hollywood as it pertains to the conflict in Gaza.
"I think that the narrative has completely changed," she responded, according to videos posted online. "There's a lot of things that people are aware of now."
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