Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon says that, despite changing public narratives in Hollywood, she continues to have film roles taken away due to her outspoken pro-Palestine views. Speaking at a press conference in Venice on Sunday, she said agencies discourage others from hiring her, and that she has had projects removed “recently.”
Several outlets report that Sarandon links the loss of opportunities to what she describes as continuing resistance within parts of the industry. Variety, Deadline, and IndieWire quote her saying there are “agencies” or “strongly held” positions that have not eased, while she acknowledges that perceptions of U.S. policy toward Israel may have shifted. Other coverage notes her earlier removal from agency representation: Vancouver Sun reports she was dropped by UTA in November 2023 following remarks at a pro-Palestinian rally.
Together, the reports present Sarandon’s account of ongoing professional consequences tied to her criticism of Israel and support for Palestinians during the Gaza war, with outlets differing mainly in emphasis—some focusing on agencies, others on her broader claim that industry attitudes remain unchanged.
