Jewish artists defend Mark Ruffalo amid Paramount's allegations of antisemitism
- 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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Ruffalo criticized the fact that while Paramount, run by Trump's pal, is eating up half of Hollywood, the owner is even selling some pretty bad technology to Israel. The studio then called the star anti-Semitic.
Industry figures, among Jewish actors, directors and celebrities, signed a letter in defense of American actor Mark Ruffalo.
With an open letter they signed, where they spoke about a "smear campaign" against the actor
Sanctifying Conspiracy: How Hollywood’s Jewish Celebs Defend Mark Ruffalo’s Antisemitic Canards Under the Guise of Progressive Protest
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