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Susan Sarandon Says Gaza Ceasefire Advocacy Led to Hollywood Blacklisting

In Barcelona, the actor tied her 2023 UTA exit to pro‑Palestine activism.

Overview

  • Speaking ahead of Spain’s Goya Awards on Feb. 27, she said she was “fired by my agency” for marching and calling for a ceasefire and that it “became impossible” to appear on U.S. television or in major studio films.
  • United Talent Agency dropped her in November 2023 after remarks at a pro‑Palestine rally, comments she later apologized for.
  • She said some industry figures were warned against hiring her, citing an Italian director who was told not to cast her but proceeded.
  • She said she is working mainly in Europe, in post on Italy’s The Echo Chamber with Alicia Vikander and on U.S. indie The Accompanist, after stage work at London’s Old Vic.
  • She praised Spain’s government and figures like Javier Bardem for public support of Palestinians, noting Spain’s 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.