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Hannah Einbinder Supports Mark Ruffalo After Ellison Criticism
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Key Points:
- Hannah Einbinder publicly supported Mark Ruffalo after he faced antisemitism accusations from a Paramount spokesperson for linking the Ellison family's ties to Israel's military and media influence.
- Einbinder argued that Ruffalo's critique targets "right-wing technofeudalist oligarchs" and their media consolidation, not Jewish identity, citing similar concerns about other executives like Safra Catz.
- She emphasized that opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger also centers on protecting Hollywood workers who could lose jobs if the deal proceeds.
- Ruffalo denied the antisemitism claims on X, stating his criticisms are political and directed at specific actions, not Jewish people, expressing respect and love for the Jewish community.
- The controversy began after Ruffalo shared a video highlighting Oracle's provision of military technology to Israel during the Gaza conflict, sparking backlash from Paramount.
