Hollywood agency cut ties with Susan Sarandon for controversial remarks at pro-Palestinian rally

American Actress Susan Sarandon was on Wednesday dropped by her talent agency UTA following her controversial remarks on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

The Thelma & Louise star, while addressing a pro-Palestine rally in New York on Friday, lambasted at the Jewish community, saying they were "getting a taste of how it feels to be Muslim in America”.

“There are a lot of people that are afraid, that are afraid of being Jewish at this time. Jews in America are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence," the 77-year-old actress said at the rally.


The Hollywood agency said it found her views on the Israel-Hamas war "extremely disturbing" and hence decided to

Earlier, reacting to Sarandon's remarks, Israeli Mission to the UN's previous head of speechwriting issued a statement. “When Susan Sarandon said that Jews ‘are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country’ she was saying that American Jews have it coming — that we don’t deserve to live free from harassment and assault.

Following Hamas' attack on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7 and the subsequent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, there has been a surge in reported incidents of both anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish bias in the U.S., as reported by ABC News. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) revealed on Oct. 24 that incidents of anti-semitic harassment, vandalism, and assault increased by 388 percent compared to the same period last year, as per CNN.

According to a Nov. 9 statement from The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a diverse range of Americans, including students, professionals, protestors, and mosques, reported instances of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias in the month following the escalation of violence.

FBI Assistant Director of Partner Engagement Robert J. Contee III stated in late October that there has been a noticeable increase in threats across the country, specifically targeting Jewish people and individuals from the Muslim community, as reported by the Washington Post.

Who is Susan Sarandon?
Susan Sarandon, renowned for her memorable roles in acclaimed movies such as "Thelma & Louise" and her Oscar-winning performance in "Dead Man Walking," has been associated with UTA since 2014. Despite her long-standing relationship with the agency, there has been a recent decision to part ways.

In addition to her work with UTA, Susan recently featured in a DC Spinoff, "Blue Beetle," released this year, though the film faced challenges at the box office. Despite this setback, the actress still has several films in her repertoire, with some already in the post-production phase.