Entertainers

Every entry documents dated, sourced, verifiable public actions — linked to the original. Our opinion is walled off as opinion. See the full standard on the The Ledger index.

On the record

  • Susan Sarandon (actress) — Dropped by her talent agency (UTA) in November 2023 after speaking at a pro-Palestinian rally, where she said people "afraid of being Jewish at this time" are "getting a taste of what it feels like to be Muslim in this country." She later apologized for that remark. [The Forward]
  • Melissa Barrera (actress) — Dropped from the "Scream" franchise by Spyglass in November 2023 over Instagram posts on Israel and Gaza that the studio characterized as antisemitic. [BBC]
  • Kneecap (Irish rap group) — A band member was filmed draped in a Hezbollah flag chanting "Up Hamas, up Hezbollah" (2024), and the group displayed "Israel is committing genocide" at Coachella 2025; UK counter-terror police opened an investigation. The band says it does not support Hamas or Hezbollah. [ADL] [CNN]
  • Macklemore (musician) — Released the pro-Palestinian protest song "Hind's Hall" (2024), spoke at a Washington rally calling Israel's campaign "a genocide," and has declared "unwavering" support for "a Free Palestine." [Billboard]
  • Ms. Rachel (Rachel Accurso) (children's educator) — prominent advocate for Palestinian children; her account liked a "Free America from the Jews" comment (she called it an accident). (full page)
  • Kanye West (Ye) (musician) — extensive documented record of antisemitism, including praising Hitler and selling swastika merch. (full page)
  • Roger Waters (musician, Pink Floyd) — endorsed BDS in 2011; campaigns for a cultural boycott of Israel. (full page)
  • Film Workers for Palestine (2025 pledge) — More than 1,300 filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions the pledge calls "implicated in genocide and apartheid." Reported signatories include Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Susan Sarandon, Javier Bardem, Olivia Colman, Cynthia Nixon, Ava DuVernay, Ayo Edebiri, Ilana Glazer, Brian Cox, Alyssa Milano, and Aimee Lou Wood. [coverage]
  • Musicians for Palestine (2021 open letter) — More than 600 musicians signed an open letter pledging to boycott performing in Israel "until there is a free Palestine." Reported signatories include Rage Against the Machine, Serj Tankian, Patti Smith, and Run the Jewels. [Rolling Stone]

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: Some of the most famous names in film and music chose to single out Israel — and only Israel — for a boycott. We don't stand with any of them. The facts are above; the take is ours.

Facts are sourced and current as of July 2026; anything labeled "our opinion" is opinion. Believe a factual claim is wrong? Email us and we'll review and correct it.