Susan Sarandon Apologizes for Controversial Comments at Pro-Palestinian Rally

The actress faced backlash and was dropped by her talent agency for remarks seen as dismissive of rising antisemitism in the U.S..

Susan Sarandon has apologized for comments she made at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York last month, which were widely seen as dismissive of the wave of antisemitism sweeping the United States.
Sarandon was dropped by United Talent Agency following her comments, which were interpreted by many as an attempt to downplay the rise in antisemitic incidents since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
In her apology, Sarandon stated that her comments were a 'terrible mistake' and that she deeply regretted 'diminishing this reality and hurting people with this comment.'
The actress's comments were met with backlash, including from conservative television personality Meghan McCain, who accused Sarandon of being a 'racist bigot.'
Sarandon's apology comes amid a broader discussion in Hollywood and beyond about the Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on Jewish and Muslim communities in the U.S. and around the world.