Jewish Artists Rally Behind Mark Ruffalo In “Enough!” Open Letter
- On Tuesday, Oscar-winning writer Kenneth Lonergan defended actor Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of invoking "antisemitic tropes" in opposing the studio's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Ruffalo previously linked the acquisition to Oracle founder Larry Ellison and his support for Israeli military operations, prompting Paramount to claim references to "genocide" and "apartheid" crossed a line.
- More than 170 Jewish artists, writers, and thinkers signed an open letter denouncing the accusations as an "outrageous smear campaign," arguing that linking corporate power to political events reflects moral responsibility.
- Ruffalo rejected the allegations as "shocking and fundamentally dishonest," while Lonergan clarified his support opposes the weaponization of antisemitism charges rather than endorsing all of Ruffalo's politics.
- The conflict reflects growing debate over whether antisemitism accusations stifle political discourse, as Jewish figures argue questioning media megamergers is essential to protecting liberties and preventing tech-driven oligarchy.
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'Golden Lion' Winner George Clooney Addresses Paramount-Warner Bros Merger, Supports Mark Ruffalo in Venice
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POLITICS: Celebs who defend Mark Ruffalo did nothing for Gina Carano
There’s a list of celebrities supporting Mark Ruffalo after the “Avengers” star’s latest anti-Israel bombast. Gina Carano might have settled for just one A-list defender. Or even a D-list dweller. Ruffalo’s chronic anti-Israel rhetoric finally caught up with the 58-year-old actor. Several Jewish groups chastised his recent anti-Paramount merger rhetoric wrapped in what some called antisemitic tropes. “Larry Ellison will own most of ‘Para Bros.’ …
The 170 Hollywood artists backed Mark Ruffalo after the controversy with Paramount.
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