Susan Sarandon Apologizes for Controversial Comments at Pro-Palestine Rally

The actress was dropped by her agency amid a wave of backlash against public figures expressing pro-Palestine views.

Susan Sarandon has apologized for comments made at a pro-Palestine rally last month, which were criticized for comparing rising antisemitic violence to Islamophobia.
The actress clarified her remarks in an Instagram post, stating that her intention was to show solidarity against bigotry of all kinds.
Sarandon's comments led to her being dropped by United Talent Agency, though it is not confirmed if her remarks were the cause.
Her apology comes amid a wave of corporate and cultural fallout surrounding public figures expressing their views on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Other public figures, including Artforum’s former editor-in-chief, David Velasco, and Scream’s Melissa Barrera, have also faced criticism or lost jobs over their pro-Palestine advocacy.