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// DOSSIER — susan-sarandon-hollywood-blacklisting-pro-palestinian-activism
Susan Sarandon Claims Continued Hollywood Blacklisting Over Pro-Palestinian Activism
REL_TIME: 08 Sep 2026 11:12Z · LANG: EN
At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon stated that she continues to lose major film roles and face industry-wide discouragement from talent agencies due to her outspoken support for Palestine. While promoting her new film 'The Echo Chamber,' Sarandon argued that while public opinion regarding the Gaza conflict and U.S. aid to Israel has shifted, Hollywood's 'power structure' remains resistant to hiring vocal critics of Israel. She noted that while she feels welcome internationally and in independent circles, major studios continue to shun her following her 2023 split from United Talent Agency (UTA).
// Background
In November 2023, Susan Sarandon was dropped by her longtime agency, UTA, after stating at a pro-Palestinian rally that Jewish Americans were 'getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country.' She later issued a public apology, calling the phrasing a 'terrible mistake' that unintentionally minimized the history of Jewish persecution. Since then, she has largely worked on international and independent productions.
// Key Developments
- Sarandon claims talent agencies are actively instructing producers and directors not to hire her.
- The actress was dropped by United Talent Agency (UTA) in November 2023 following controversial remarks at a rally.
- Sarandon observed a 'major revelation' in public awareness regarding the scale of U.S. financial and military aid to Israel.
- The conflict has permeated the Venice Film Festival, with organizers refusing to fly the Palestinian flag due to Italy's lack of formal state recognition.
- Despite the alleged blacklisting, Sarandon expressed gratitude to director Andrea Pallaoro for casting her in 'The Echo Chamber.'
// Timeline
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Outbreak of the Gaza war following the Hamas attack on Israel.
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Sarandon dropped by United Talent Agency (UTA) after remarks at a New York rally.
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Sarandon tells Spanish media she has been effectively blacklisted from major Hollywood studio projects.
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Sarandon addresses the press at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of 'The Echo Chamber.'
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Scheduled conclusion of the Venice Film Festival and presentation of the Golden Lion award.
// Perspectives
[Susan Sarandon]
Contends that she is being professionally punished by a pro-Zionist industry establishment despite a broader global shift in sympathy toward Palestinians.
[Hollywood Talent Agencies/Studios]
Allegedly maintaining an informal blacklist or 'impossible' hiring status for Sarandon following her 2023 comments.
[Venice Film Festival Leadership]
Refused to fly the Palestinian flag for diplomatic reasons but emphasized the inclusion of films documenting Palestinian struggles.
// Quotes
“I’ve still had movies taken away recently because there are agencies that are telling people not to hire me still. But that’s the power structure.”
“I think that the narrative has completely changed in terms of the historical relevance of Palestine and the ties of Zionists with America and our politics.”
“I found my family, I found my people and I’m OK.”
