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Sacked Scream star Melissa Barrera says condemns antisemitism'

Melissa Barrera says in an Instagram post she prays for no more deaths, violence, and for peaceful co-existence, says she plans to continue to speak out for those that need it most and to advocate for peace and safety

Dennis Bihler | 11.23.23

Melissa Barrera dropped from Scream VII after anti-Israel remarks

Actress says 'Gaza is currently being treated like a concentration camp'; producers declare 'zero tolerance for antisemitism'

Dennis Bihler | 11.22.23

ההזמנה להקרנת סרט הזוועות של חמאס בהוליווד

Under heavy security: Video of Hamas atrocities screened for Hollywood officials

The 40-minute video, prepared by the IDF spokesman and containing hard-to-watch graphic materials from the terrible massacre on October 7, was screened for about 200 people in Los Angeles; A violent fight broke out outside the venue between demonstrators carrying Israeli and pro-Palestinian flags

Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 11.09.23

War film: Israeli stars work to show Hamas horrors in Hollywood

Israeli starlet Gal Gadot and filmmaker Guy Nativ raise project aimed at screening IDF film showing Hamas atrocities on October 7 to senior Hollywood figures

Ran Boker | 11.05.23

Star wars: Israel's Hollywood support is divided between condemnation and silence

Hollywood stars were quick to support Israel after Hamas attack, but the younger generation showed mixed reactions; they empathize with Gazans, yet many, including Screenwriters Union members, remain silent

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 11.03.23

Gal Gadot urges release of hostages in Hollywood event

Israeli star criticizes international demands calling on Israel to provide humanitarian aid and a cease-fire while hundreds of captives are still being held by Hamas

Ran Boker | 10.26.23

ג'סטין טימברלייק, גווינת' פאלטרו וברדלי קופר

#NoHostageLeftBehind: Dozens of Hollywood stars call for release of the hostages

In open letter, dozens of entertainment industry executives and huge stars, including Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bradley Cooper, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake, thank President Joe Biden for his efforts in the release of Gaza hostages, but emphasize their concern for all

Ran Boker | 10.24.23

Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett, Jon Stewart

'History is watching:' Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire

Nearly 60 signatories included Susan Sarandon, Kristen Stewart, Quinta Brunson, Ramy Youssef, Riz Ahmed and Mahershala Ali, among others

Reuters | 10.21.23

Hollywood stars step back from full support of Israel

Fearing pro-Palestinian abuse on social media, many stars delete or edit their original posts showing exclusive support for Israel following shocking Hamas massacre in effort to strike 'balance'

Omer Daniel | 10.11.23

Hollywood stars offer support for Israel

Many stars, including Gal Gadot, Jamie Lee Curtis, Amy Schumer and Shannen Doherty, expressed support for Israel on social media pages followed by millions in the wake of the massive attack on Israel; Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman said that "this world breaks my heart," and Gal Gadot: 'I stand with Israel – you should too'

Ynet | 10.08.23

'The desire to torture people for aging is really misguided'

Raised Catholic in NY, Anne Hathaway's mother-in-law sparked her admiration for the Jewish mother architype; In a special interview ahead of the screening of her two new films at the Haifa Film Festival, she criticizes social media for trying to turn us all into brands and answers the haters

Amir Kaminer, Berlin | 09.30.23

New ADL initiative takes aim at antisemitism in film and TV

Following Bardley Cooper’s ‘Jewface’ controversy, hate watchdog launches Media & Entertainment Institute to address stereotypes of Jews in movies and television that may contribute to rising antisemitism

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.18.23

JewFace: Is Hollywood's casting controversial or is the drama overblown?

Hollywood grapples with questions about non-Jewish actors playing Jewish roles in today's politically correct era; The debate looms: is the public genuinely concerned, or is this just a storm in a matzo ball soup bowl?

Benjamin Tovias | 09.17.23

Baby boom busts: Al Pacino, partner separate months after birth of son

Noor Alfallah appeals to court for full physical custody of the ex-couple's three-month-old son while demanding the Hollywood star pay her legal fees

Inbal Hananel | 09.07.23

Unabashed: Adam Sandler's brand of Judaism is anything but subliminal

While Hollywood heavy-hitters like Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg exhibit their Judaism in a more nuanced, restrained manner, Adam Sandler's new summer hit, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah', puts it front and center

Benjamin Tovias | 09.07.23