Mark Ruffalo denies antisemitism accusations from Paramount after merger remarks

Several leading Jewish groups have said that Ruffalo's post stepped beyond legitimate criticism of the merger and into classic antisemitic rhetoric about Jewish wealth and power.

Jane Fonda called out Larry Ellison by name for accusing Mark Ruffalo of antisemitism, saying he should be ashamed of the tactic used in the merger fight.

Actor Mark Ruffalo has become the centre of a heated Hollywood dispute over the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger.

The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.

An open letter invokes 'the very essence of Jewish ethical duty' to call out connections between the Israel-Gaza war and Hollywood's mega-merger.

More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized ParamountA collective of more than 170 prominent Jewish artists – including Todd Haynes, Joel Coen, Miranda July, Hannah Einbinder, Wallace Shawn and Naomi Klein – have signed an open letter supporting Mark Ruffalo.The actor had been accused of invoking antisemitic tropes after he criticized Paramount Skydance, the media company owned by David Ellison, a Donald Trump ally. Ruffalo had spoken out about the $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Continue reading...

More than 170 Jewish figures from the entertainment industry and beyond have signed a letter in support of Mark Ruffalo over what it asserts is a “smear campaign” against the actor. Among those supporting the letter — which claims that Ruffalo has been the subject of “spurious charges of antisemitism” — are Joel Coen, Todd Hayes, […]

The Brigade, a group of nearly 1,000 Jewish entertainment industry members, accused Mark Ruffalo of invoking antisemitic tropes about the Paramount merger.

As Mark Ruffalo is hit with antisemitism accusations over his criticism of the Paramount-WBD merger, Jane Fonda has come out in the actor’s defense. On Tuesday, the 2x Oscar-winning actress Committee for the First Amendment founder issued a statement via the organization, rejecting Paramount’s “cynical attempt to falsely label Mark Ruffalo as antisemitic” and “their […]

RESPONSE TO RUFFALO: A Hollywood group representing nearly 1,000 members and allies of the Jewish community has signed on to an open letter accusing actor Mark Ruffalo of invoking antisemitic tropes in his campaign against Paramount Skydance's pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, joining a growing list of Jewish advocacy organizations that have condemned the actor over the past week.

Nearly 1,000 Jewish entertainment moguls and insiders, and other prominent civil rights organizations are joining the condemnation of Disney's "Spider Man: Brand New Day" star Mark Ruffalo over his antisemitic comments about Paramount's Larry and David Ellison. The post Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, 1,000 Hollywood Heavyweights Slam Mark Ruffalo’s Antisemitic Paramount-Warner Bros. Condemnation appeared first on Breitbart.

Jane Fonda in Cannes earlier this yearJane Fonda is the latest star to voice her support for Mark Ruffalo, after he was forced to deny allegations of antisemitism over comments he made about the ongoing merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount.The Oscar winner said in a statement to the Committee for the First Amendment that she had found it “deeply troubling to see false accusations of antisemitism used to silence legitimate political criticism in this country”, particularly as “a Jewish American”.“Antisemitism is real and dangerous, which is precisely why the charge should never be used as a cudgel against people whose political views you dislike, in this case as dedicated a crusader for democracy as Mark, whom we are proud to have as a Committee member and to be in this fight with,” Fonda claimed.“Mark Ruffalo has a First Amendment right to speak out about politics, powerful corporations and this dangerous merger – full stop.”She also said that “calling his criticism antisemitic is a smear to delegitimise criticism of the merger and to distract from the question Paramount would rather not answer”, namely “should one company be allowed to accumulate this much power over our movies, television and news?”.View this post on InstagramRuffalo has long been a vocal critic of the planned merger between the two movie studios, and last week shared a clip to his Instagram account depicting former Oracle chief Safra Catz calling some of the company’s technology “profoundly scary” at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in 2024, specifically referencing the company’s tech in relation to the Israel-Gaza conflict.The Marvel star also called the conflict a “genocide” that “was built on an apartheid system of oppression powered by Oracle”, the co-founder of which’s son, David Ellison, is the owner of Paramount.When Paramount responded to call the Marvel performer’s comments “antisemitic”, hit back on X: “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest. Criticising the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticising Jewish people.“This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel. To be clear, my views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect.”Since then, he’s received the backing of Hacks actor Hannah Einbinder, as well as comedian and TV personality Rosie O’Donnell, who referred to Ruffalo as“an American hero” in the comments of Fonda’s statement.READ MORE:Mark Ruffalo Hits Back At Paramount's 'Appalling' Accusations Of AntisemitismHannah Einbinder Jumps To Mark Ruffalo's Defence After 'Ludicrous' Antisemitism ClaimMark Brands Donald Trump The 'Worst Human Being In The World' At The Golden Globes

Jane Fonda has released a statement in support of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount slammed the four-time Oscar nominee as “antisemitic” for a recent post denouncing Larry Ellison’s ties to Israel and David Ellison’s planned merger with Warner Bros. “Especially as a Jewish American, I find it deeply troubling to see false accusations of antisemitism used […]

Mark Ruffalo finds an ally in Hacks star after his alleged antisemitic comments on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The post Hacks Star Defends Mark Ruffalo After Paramount’s Antisemitism Accusation appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder has come to the defense of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of invoking “antisemitic tropes” when criticizing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. It all kicked off on Friday, when Ruffalo shared a clip on Instagram of Paramount board member Safra Catz outlining “really profoundly scary technologies” that Oracle — the tech […]

The Emmy-winning 'Hacks' actress added that Ruffalo was "fighting for the working class of Hollywood" in his opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger deal.

Mark Ruffalo chose to speak up on the Paramount merger with Warner Bros. by bringing up the world’s sole Jewish state and accuse one Jewish billionaire of trying to “crush” the rest of us.

Actor Mark Ruffalo fired back Sunday against accusations of antisemitism over his criticisms of Paramount Skydance’s planned merger with Warner Bros., calling the attacks “appalling and fundamentally dishonest.”In a statement posted to social media, Ruffalo referenced Paramount CEO David Ellison and his father, Larry, the co-founder of the tech company Oracle.“This merger has real consequences for real people, and for the entire country. Scrutinizing the Ellisons, including Oracle’s business built on data, surveillance technology and government contracts, and the serious threat to editorial freedom and the loss of a livelihood for thousands of families, is fair and necessary,” Ruffalo warned.Ruffalo made the statement after he shared an Instagram post on Friday from the BDS Movement, which advocates boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israel and any companies that profit from its occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The post showed former Oracle CEO Safra Catz explaining that the Israeli military runs its occupation with the help of “really profoundly scary technology at Oracle.”According to NBC News, Ruffalo’s story post said, “These ‘really profoundly scary technologies’ will most likely be merged into one of the largest media conglomerates in the world and one day used on you. Look how [Catz] revels in what we now have come to see as a genocide, which was built on an apartheid system of oppression powered by Oracle.”Ruffalo also made a call to action for his followers to oppose the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger because it would increase cable costs and reduce competition, which would be “catastrophic for our film industry.”On Friday evening, a Paramount spokesperson said in a statement that the company is “troubled when antisemitic tropes are invoked in purported service of a business dispute,” adding that “words like ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid,’ applied to a corporate transaction, aren’t just wrong—they’re a bridge too far, and they cheapen the very real suffering those words are meant to describe.”Ruffalo rejected those attacks, saying, “Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people. This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel.“To be clear, my views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect. Everything I know about acting, activism, and humanism has been profoundly shaped by the Jewish friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have been integral and family throughout every point of my life,” Ruffalo added.Ruffalo has a history of political activism, supporting environmental causes including opposing fossil fuel extraction, supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia, protesting against President Trump, and standing up for Palestine, which he said in an interview last year has cost him friends.“I can’t talk to them anymore. They’re either trying to convince me that the Palestinian people are all terrorists and they all deserve to die, or, in the same breath, will tell me that they’re actually human shields and they deserve to die because they’re human shields,” Ruffalo said to Mehdi Hasan in November.

The Hollywood blast radius of Marvel star Mark Ruffalo's recent Instagram post critique of Larry and David Ellison expanded over the weekend.

Mark Ruffalo in August 2025Mark Ruffalo clapped back at Paramount on Saturday, after a rep for the company branded his criticism of the alleged role that Larry Ellison’s Oracle played in the Israel-Gaza war “antisemitic”. “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest,” the four-time Oscar nominee wrote on X Saturday morning.“Criticising the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticising Jewish people.”Ruffalo’s post continued: “This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel. To be clear, my views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect.“Everything I know about acting, activism and humanism has been profoundly shaped by the Jewish friends, colleagues and loved ones who have been integral and family throughout every point of my life.” Days earlier, Ruffalo had shared a clip to his Instagram account of former Oracle chief Safra Catz calling some of the company’s technology “profoundly scary” at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in 2024. Catz was specifically referencing Oracle’s tech in relation to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Ruffalo also called the conflict a “genocide” that “was built on an apartheid system of oppression powered by Oracle”. Paramount is owned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison’s son, David Ellison. In a lengthy retort to Ruffalo’s post, Paramount called for the temperature of the debate surrounding Paramount’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. to be lowered, and dubbed the actor’s remarks as “antisemitic”.“We are, as always, troubled when antisemitic tropes are invoked in purported service of a business dispute,” a representative from Paramount stated.The spokesperson continued: “Words like ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid,’ applied to a corporate transaction, aren’t just wrong – they’re a bridge too far, and they cheapen the very real suffering those words are meant to describe. This doesn’t deserve a response in kind – and to be clear, we don’t tolerate prejudice of any kind, against anyone.” Ruffalo has been a staunch opponent of Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros., which is currently stalled due to a lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys general, led by California.READ MORE:The Powerful Meaning Behind Mark Ruffalo's Oscars Heart GestureMark Ruffalo Brands Donald Trump The 'Worst Human Being In The World' At The Golden GlobesMark Ruffalo And Taraji P Henson Slam Jeff Bezos-Sponsored Met Gala: 'WTF Are We Doing?'

In response to allegations of antisemitism, Mark Ruffalo has stood his ground, stating that his criticism of a production company merger was misunderstood. The company claimed he referred to antisemitic tropes in their disagreement; however, Ruffalo insists his comments were about industry concerns rather than directed at any community. He looks forward to reprising his role as the Hulk in Avengers: Doomsday soon.

'Avengers' star has been embroiled in a dispute amid the studio's controversial merger with rival company Warner Bros

Actor says highlighting role of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison in media company’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery has been ‘dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel’Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount Skydance after the media company accused him of invoking “antisemitic tropes” in his criticism of its $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).The actor, who has long been outspoken against Israel’s military conduct in Gaza and for the rights of Palestinians, shared a statement on social media on Friday in which he highlighted the links between Paramount Skydance, run by CEO David Ellison, and Oracle, the technology company run by Ellison’s father, Larry. Continue reading...

Amid caustic political charges, Paramount executives and lawyers representing 12 states are set this meet this week to see if a truce is possible.

Film studio giant Paramount took aim at left-wing "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" star Mark Ruffalo for calling them "inhuman," and blasted the "Hulk" star as an antisemite. The post Paramount Accuses Disney Star Mark Ruffalo of Antisemitism Over Warner Bros. Merger Attack appeared first on Breitbart.

Mark Ruffalo is pushing back against Paramount Skydance after the media giant characterized his anti-merger comments as antisemitic.

'Avengers' star has been embroiled in a dispute amid the studio's controversial merger with rival company Warner Bros

"My views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect" The post Mark Ruffalo hits back after Paramount said his merger criticism was “anti-Semitic”: “Appalling and fundamentally dishonest” appeared first on NME.

Mark Ruffalo is accused of linking Larry Ellison’s Oracle to the “genocide in Gaza” while opposing Paramount’s merger deal with Warner Bros.

The Hulk actor has scrutinised the involvement of data giant Oracle – which has provided technology to the Israeli military – in a merger between two Hollywood entertainment giants.

The Hulk actor has scrutinised the involvement of data giant Oracle – which has provided technology to the Israeli military – in a merger between two Hollywood entertainment giants.

The Hulk actor has scrutinised the involvement of data giant Oracle – which has provided technology to the Israeli military – in a merger between two Hollywood entertainment giants.

The actor and staunch opponent to the David Ellison-led studio's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. recently took aim at Ellison's father Larry Ellison and his company Oracle's ties to the Israeli military.

Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount's antisemitism accusation, calling it "appalling and fundamentally dishonest" amid the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Paramount Skydance is accusing actor Mark Ruffalo of invoking "antisemitic tropes" in his latest attack on the media giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, escalating a public feud over the blockbuster deal. Ruffalo criticized the transaction on Instagram, where he targeted Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, David Ellison's father, while raising concerns about Oracle's technology and its relationship with Israel.

Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest,” Ruffalo wrote on X Saturday morning. “Criticizing the actions of […]

As things continue to get ugly around the proposed merger, Mark Ruffalo has called out Paramount for calling him “antisemitic” over his criticism of the Warner Bros acquisition. On Saturday, the 4x Oscar nominee clarified his views “should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people,” following his comments about Paramount-WBD backer Oracle’s involvement in […]

Paramount accused actor Mark Ruffalo of using "antisemitic tropes" in a social media rant against the company's $110B Warner Bros merger.

Mark Ruffalo invoked genocide and apartheid in attacking the Ellison family's Warner Bros. Discovery merger, prompting Paramount's antisemitism claim.

Paramount has criticised actor Mark Ruffalo over his latest opposition to the proposed merger involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing him of invoking antisemitic tropes in what the company described as a business dispute.

Paramount has come out swinging against a Friday screed from Mark Ruffalo, in which the award-winning actor accused moguls David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” A spokesperson for the David Ellison-run enterprise said the company was “as always, troubled when antisemitic tropes are invoked […]