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Cannes juror fumes at ‘Hollywood boycott’ of stars who oppose Gaza war

Hollywood (Organization) Gaza (Location) Susan Sarandon Paul Laverty
  • A Cannes Film Festival juror has criticised Hollywood for allegedly blacklisting actors who oppose the Gaza war.
  • Writer Paul Laverty specifically mentioned Susan Sarandon, whose image is featured on a 2026 festival poster.
  • Sarandon stated her agency dropped her in 2023 in response to her public statements and activism regarding Gaza.
  • Laverty also named Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo as actors potentially facing similar blacklisting.
  • He expressed shame towards Hollywood figures involved in such actions against those speaking out against the conflict.

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Cannes juror slams Hollywood for ‘blacklisting’ Susan Sarandon and actors who oppose Gaza war

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