Susan Sarandon Says She’s Had “Movies Taken Away” Over Her Support of Palestine - The Hollywood Reporter
Actress Susan Sarandon claims she has lost film roles due to her vocal support for Palestine and criticism of the industry's power structure. She spoke at the Venice Film Festival, noting that while some agencies blacklist her, she feels supported by the international public.
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Illustrates the tension between political activism and professional consequences within the Hollywood entertainment industry.
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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