Susan Sarandon feels omitted in Hollywood after talking at a pro-Palestine rally final November.
On the occasion, the 78-year-old Oscar winner stated that Jews in america are “getting a taste of how it feels to be Muslim in America” within the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror assault on Israel.
Sarandon, who was dropped from a high Hollywood expertise company, later apologized for the remark, which she referred to as a “terrible mistake.”
In a brand new interview with the Occasions, Sarandon revealed how her profession has been impacted by the controversy.
“I was dropped by my agency, my projects were pulled,” she stated. “I’ve been used as an example of what not to do if you want to continue to work.”
The “Thelma & Louise” star went on, “There are so many people out of work right now [since] November of last year … who have lost their jobs as custodians, as writers, as painters, as people working in the cafeteria, substitute teachers who have been fired because they tweeted something, or liked a tweet, or asked for a ceasefire.”
When requested if she thinks she’ll be supplied big-budget motion pictures once more, she responded, “I don’t know. [Not] anything in Hollywood.”
Sarandon is in a brand new low-budget film, “The Gutter,” directed and written by comic Yassir Lester. “It was outrageous,” she stated in regards to the script for the movie, which got here out Nov. 1.
Her upcoming motion pictures embody Tyler Perry’s struggle drama “The Six Triple Eight” and the comedy “Nonnas” additionally starring Vince Vaughn, Lorraine Bracco, Linda Cardellini and Drea de Matteo.
Sarandon spoke to protestors on the Nov. 17, 2023, rally in New York Metropolis and confronted backlash for what she stated about Jewish individuals.
“I deeply regret diminishing this reality and hurting people with this comment,” Sarandon stated in her Instagram apology assertion. “It was my intent to show solidarity in the struggle against bigotry of all kinds, and I am sorry I failed to do so.”
“I will continue my commitment to peace, truth, justice and compassion for all people. I hope that we can meet with love and willingness to engage in dialogue, especially with those with whom we disagree,” she additionally stated.
Sarandon has since spoken out in opposition to Israel at extra Palestine rallies in NYC earlier this 12 months.
The “Dead Man Walking” actress was dropped by United Expertise Company (UTA) after her rant final 12 months.
Sources advised Web page Six on the time that a number of staffers at UTA have been “extremely hurt” by the actress’ assertion.
