The hits keep coming for Hollywood veteran Susan Sarandon, who has faced massive backlash following her comments about Jews in America at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York City.
The actor was reportedly dropped from the film project because of the comments, which many called anti-Semitic. Sarandon, whose talent agency, UTA, has cut ties with her, has apologized for her remarks, saying it was “a terrible mistake.”
Susan Sarandon Dropped From Film Project
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Despite issuing an apology for her anti-Semitic remarks at a pro-Palestinian rally, Sarandon’s career has suffered yet another setback.
According to reports, an indie film production company has decided to no longer work with the film star on a short film project due to his controversial statement.
“As a company, PTO Films would like to make clear that the views of Susan Sarandon do not reflect the opinions of our organization,” said company co-founder David Barroso. Page Six. He added, “We were considering him for a short film, but due to his recent statement, we have decided to pursue other options.”
Sarandon is set to star in Dr. Sylvia Mansfield in the company’s film “Slipping Away,” a thriller about a man with Schizophrenia who “struggles with his own psychosis and his wife’s extramarital affair.”
The short film, which was previously listed among his upcoming projects on his IMDB page with the tag “pre-production”, has been removed.
UTA Talent Agency Cuts Ties With Actor
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News of Sarandon losing the film gig comes after it was confirmed that she had been dropped by her old talent agency, UTA, over her comments about Jews.
The “Blue Beetle” star, who has collaborated with UTA since 2014, said at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York City, “There are a lot of people who are afraid of being Jewish right now, and starting to feel what it’s like to be a Muslim in this country.”
Shortly after his comments went viral, sources said Page Six that employees at UTA were upset by what Sarandon said at the rally, with a spokesperson for the talent agency confirming that they would no longer represent the 77-year-old actress.
Sarandon’s statement also caught the attention of Aviva Klompas, former director of speech writing at Israel’s Mission to the United Nations, who claimed, “When Susan Sarandon said that Jews ‘are feeling what it’s like to be a Muslim in this. country’ he said that American Jews are coming — that we do not deserve to live free from harassment and attack.”
Susan Sarandon Apologizes For Anti-Jewish Comments
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Amid a wave of criticism, Sarandon issued a lengthy apology, stating that she regrets what she said at the pro-Palestinian rally and that it was a “mistake.”
“Recently, I attended a rally with various activist groups who wanted to highlight the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for a ceasefire. I had not planned to speak but was invited to come up on stage and say a few words,” Sarandon’s apology began.
The actor continued: “Intending to convey my concern about the increase in hate crimes, I said that American Jews, the targets of increasing antisemitic hatred, ‘get a taste of what it’s like to be Muslim in this country,’ so often experience violence. This expression is a mistake that great, because it implies that until recently the Jews were strangers to persecution, whereas the opposite is true.
Susan Sarandon ‘Deeply Regrets’ Downplaying Jewish Reality
In her heartfelt apology statement, Sarandon acknowledged historical discrimination against Jews, writing: “As we all know, from centuries of oppression and genocide in Europe to the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, PA, Jews have long recognize the religious discrimination and violence that continues to this day.
He added, “I am deeply sorry for diminishing this reality and hurting people with these comments. It was my desire to show solidarity to the fight against bigotry of all kinds, and I apologize for failing to do so.”
The apology ends with “Shall We Dance?” actors who promise to always promote human values. “I will continue my commitment to peace, truth, justice, and compassion for all people. I hope we can meet with love and a willingness to dialogue, especially with those we disagree with,” Sarandon concluded.
The actress still shares pro-Palestinian posts on her Instagram page, mainly highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
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