Javier Bardem Speaks on Gaza Crisis at Emmys 2025

While attending the 77th Primetime Emmys, Spanish actor Javier Bardem continued to denounce Israel's actions in Gaza. Bardem was in attendance as he is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and as an executive producer for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series for "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story."

"Here I am today denouncing the genocide in Gaza ... Free Palestine!" Bardem said in an interview as cameras rolled on the arrivals line. The Spanish actor, nominated twice this year for his work, said his presence at the ceremony did not mean he was staying silent about the humanitarian crisis.

Javier Bardem says "I will not work" with any film or TV company "who justifies or supports the genocide" in Gaza: "It's as simple as that. We should not be able to that, in this industry or any industry." #Emmys pic.twitter.com/q1rMBi8H3m
— Variety (@Variety) September 14, 2025

"I will not work with any film or TV company that justifies or supports the genocide in Gaza," he added. "It's as simple as that. We should not be able to do that, in this industry or any industry."

Javier Bardem says "I will not work" with any film or TV company "who justifies or supports the genocide" in Gaza: "It's as simple as that. We should not be able to that, in this industry or any industry." #Emmys pic.twitter.com/q1rMBi8H3m
— Variety (@Variety) September 14, 2025

Bardem, who has spoken out before on the conflict, also struck a note of cautious optimism. "There have been so many deaths and children being murdered that the world is waking up," he said, adding that he is "hopeful" the war will end.

Javier Bardem is "hopeful" the war in Gaza will end: "There have been so many deaths and children being murdered that the world is waking up." #Emmys pic.twitter.com/kVTxeWmO6G
— Variety (@Variety) September 14, 2025

The actor's keffiyeh, a scarf long associated with Palestinian solidarity, was a visual reminder of his message. Bardem's choice echoed his previous public appearances, including a June interview on The View, while promoting his newest film "F1," starring Brad Pitt, where he described the situation in Gaza as a genocide and criticized Western governments for inaction.

His comments Sunday come just days after Bardem joined more than 1,300 filmmakers, including Olivia Colman and Emma Stone, in signing a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions they accuse of complicity in the conflict. The pledge specifically targeted companies and organizations, not individual Israeli artists, drawing parallels with the cultural boycotts of apartheid South Africa.

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