Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine

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Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine. (2026, September 6). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/6/susan-sarandon-says-she-still-loses-film-roles-over-support-for-palestine?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-09-06

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Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon made a statement at the Venice Film Festival that she still loses film roles due to her support for Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. No specific numbers or details about lost roles are provided. Sarandon attributes this loss of work to ongoing public opinion, despite a shift towards greater acceptance on the issue in the US. Her comments suggest a continued impact from speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza.

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Susan Sarandon, an 79-year-old actress known for her roles in films like "The Witches Of Eastwick" and "Dead Man Walking", has claimed that she continues to lose film roles due to her support for Palestine amid Israel's actions in Gaza. At a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, she stated that despite a shift in public opinion in the US on the issue, there are still agencies telling people not to hire her because of her views. She mentioned that this has happened recently, with movies being taken away from her. However, Sarandon also said that while she may face professional backlash, she feels welcome internationally and has found a sense of community among like-minded individuals.

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