Hollywood

ADL report finds systemic exclusion of Jewish, Israeli artists across US cultural institutions

Over 80% of respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that excluding Jews or their work from cultural spaces contributes to anti-Jewish hate, while 72% said the same about excluding Israelis.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York, US on September 24, 2026.
Lawrence Bender, pictured here with Israeli actress Rotem Sela, producer of ‘Red Alert,’ is among other Hollywood figures involved with The Brigade, a group formed by Jewish entertainment figures and allies, who have challenged antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment within the industry.PremiumPremium

The loud, the quiet, and the hateful: Inside Hollywood's war over Israel

A partially torn poster of a hostage kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is seen at a public plaza in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Farewell from the Report: reflecting on three years of upheaval - from the editor

 Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court for the retrial of his rape case on May 13, 2026, in New York City.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for New York sexual assault


Gal Gadot races to save kidnapped son in first trailer for 'The Runner'

The movie shows Gadot playing Maya, a lawyer in London, who tells her son, Noah, “I’ve got a big day in court today,” and goes for a run after she drops him off at school.

Gal Gadot attends the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 n Santa Monica, California; illustrative

Mazal tov to Mel Brooks: The 100-year-old man

Brooks, best known for directing irreverent films that became comedy classics, including The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs, was born in Brooklyn on June 28, 1926.

Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the "Spaceballs" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 21, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

Raz, has starred in a number of international movies and series following his success in Fauda, the popular counterterrorism drama series.

Lior Raz

Why Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest victim of the anti-Israel smear machine - opinion

Doing a double-take, after seeing her signature next to her image, I couldn’t imagine what her connection was to new Israeli construction. Turns out her father, Bruce Paltrow, was Jewish. 

 CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 18: Academy Award-Winning Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 'Encore! Embracing the new entertainment era' session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 - Day Two at Amazon Port Plaza Stage on June 18, 2024 in Cannes, France.

Israeli film fund goes Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg, Naomi Watts projects

The Siena Film Foundation's first major Hollywood project is the upcoming crime thriller By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Mark Wahlberg as Gregory Scarpa, seen in new film By Any Means.

'I show up for my Jewish friends': Jerry O’Connell on antisemitism, Israel, and a childhood promise

Jerry O’Connell: "Jewish people have been showing up for me and my family for my entire life, and [it’s] time for me to show up for my Jewish friends."

Jerry O’Connell: Connection to Israel started young.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

From Hollywood to humanitarian work, Gary Sinise shares his journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

Before Israel became a headline, it was an epic - opinion

Israel’s survival requires more than arguments; it needs living stories, memories, heroes, beauty, tragedy, and courage.

Paul Newman in 'Exodus.'

Hollywood’s most talked-about star, Sydney Sweeney, to front Kérastase launch

The luxury hair care brand Kérastase is launching its globally acclaimed new line, Gloss Absolu, in Israel.

Sydney Sweeney, Kérastase's global ambassador

What South Park and Dante get wrong about the Hebrew Bible’s Hell - study

A new academic essay argues that the fiery underworld familiar from Dante, TV, and pop culture replaced the Hebrew Bible’s older, quieter idea of Sheol.

Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen. Artist Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839).