Talent Agency Drops Hollywood Actress Susan Sarandon For Pro-Palestinian Remarks (Image: Instagram/susansarandon)

Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon was dropped as a client by a Hollywood talent agency. The United Talent Agency (UTA) made this decision following Susan Sarandon”s controversial remarks in relation to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war at a pro-Palestine rally.

The Hollywood Reporter, citing a talent agency spokesperson, reported that UTA is no longer representing the Oscar-winning actress. On November 17, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in New York City and Washington, demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Susan Sarandon also attended the protest held in New York City. The New York Post reported that the actress joined the protesters in chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”, a popular slogan in pro-Palestinian protests. Critics consider this an antisemitic slogan that implies the destruction of Israel.

According to the New York Post, Susan Sarandon also addressed the protestors and said, “There are a lot of people that are afraid, that are afraid of being Jewish at this time, and are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country.” The actress also repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza. These statements from the 77-year-old actress sparked anger from critics.

Susan Sarandon, who received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking, had been with UTA since 2014. In October, Maha Dakhil, a top Hollywood agent working with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), resigned from the agency’s internal board after making controversial comments regarding Israel. These actions indicate that the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has resulted in a growing divide within the Hollywood industry.