'Amazing Spider-Man' Star Andrew Garfield Speaks Out in Support of Gaza (image-instagram/ourandrewgarfield)
Andrew Garfield, Hollywood actor known for his role as Spider-Man, had voiced out his support for Palestinians in Gaza. In a recent podcast ‘Happy Sad Confused’, the “Amazing Spider-Man” actor said that “our heart and our energy” should be with those who are suffering amidst the deadly genocide in Gaza as well as “anyone suffering, anyone oppressed”.
His comments were widely welcomed by the audience, receiving a massive round of applause as he clearly stated his stance on the issue during his conversation with Josh Horowitz.
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Moreover, ‘Spiderman’s comments have gotten impressive traction as well on social media this week. Garfield was currently promoting his latest romantic drama “We Live In Time” alongside Florence Pugh.
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Garfield had previously as well shown his support for Palestinians. When Horowitz during the show on Thursday posed an open-ended question to the actor asking if he had any personal needs. Garfield replied urging the people to focus on the suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza and stated that his personal happiness is more than sufficient.
“You know what, out of everyone in the world, I don’t need — I’m so happy,” Garfield says. “Like, we should be putting our energy toward something that actually matters, you know? Yeah, maybe the lives of, I don’t know, Palestinians in Gaza right now. Maybe that’s where we put our hearts and our energy.”
He further added, “And anyone suffering, anyone oppressed — anyone that is suffering under the weight of the horrors of our world right now. Anyone who doesn’t have a choice in, you know, living lives of dignity. Yeah — that’s where our energy should be going right now.”
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Garfield along with many other prominent actors including Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen Stewart, Oscar Isaac, Cate Blanchett, Jeremy Strong, Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Hasan Minhaj had earlier written an open letter to President Joe Biden requesting to call for a ceasefire in the region.
