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Aaron Sorkin Drops CAA, Returns to WME Following Agent Maha Dakhil's Controversial Israel Comments

Sorkin's move follows Dakhil's resignation from CAA internal board and leadership role after Instagram posts called Israel's actions in Gaza "genocide" led to controversy; no other high-profile clients including Tom Cruise, Natalie Portman, and Reese Witherspoon have shown signs of leaving.

Overview

  • Aaron Sorkin, creator of 'The West Wing' and 'The Social Network', has dropped Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and returned to William Morris Endeavor (WME) following a controversial social media post by CAA agent Maha Dakhil.
  • Dakhil, known for representing top Hollywood celebrities including Tom Cruise, Natalie Portman, and Reese Witherspoon, made posts on Instagram labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide'.
  • Following a wave of backlash over her comments, Dakhil resigned from CAA's internal agency board and temporarily stepped back from day-to-day leadership duties. She then issued an apology, acknowledging a 'mistake' in her language selection.
  • The situation ignited a discussion on the division and polarized social media environment post the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
  • Despite the controversy, no other high-profile clients apart from Sorkin, including Tom Cruise, Natalie Portman, and Reese Witherspoon, have shown any signs of leaving CAA.