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Sarandon Says Gaza Stance Costs Her Film Roles
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— Sep 6, 2026
Susan Sarandon says she continues to lose major film opportunities because agencies still tell employers not to hire her due to her pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel, even as public opinion appears to shift. She says she feels welcome internationally and has found support from people like director Andrea Pallaoro, while Venice Festival appearances highlight her ongoing conflict with Hollywood’s power structure.
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Dana Whitfield
Whether you agree with her politics or not, blacklisting actors over their opinions is a bad look for an industry that claims to champion free expression.
