More Hollywood A-listers back Mark Ruffalo amid 'antisemtic' rant outcry
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Key Points:
- Mark Ruffalo faced backlash for social media posts criticizing Larry Ellison and Israel's military response in Gaza, drawing condemnation from Jewish groups including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
- An open letter defending Ruffalo, signed by over 180 Jewish artists, writers, and entertainers, has gained additional support from figures like Joaquin Phoenix and Jonathan Glazer.
- George Clooney publicly supported Ruffalo’s right to free speech at the Venice Film Festival, calling the backlash “ridiculous” and emphasizing the importance of free expression in democracy.
- Ruffalo worked with Norm Eisen and sought assistance from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt to navigate his apology, but Greenblatt was reportedly unable to help, leading to the open letter campaign instead.
- The controversy is expected to continue as Ruffalo prepares to promote his film “Being Heumann” at the Toronto Film Festival starting September 10, where he will face significant media attention.
