Pro-Palestinian celebrities

Irish author Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned Palestine Action

Palestine Action, which had increasingly targeted Israel-linked defense companies, was banned shortly after a June 2025 break-in at the Royal Air Force's Brize Norton base.

Sally Rooney attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Protesters attend the "United for Palestine" demonstration in Berlin, Germany, October 10, 2026.

Tens of thousands march across European cities as pro-Palestinian rallies mark three years of war

FILE PHOTO: Singer Macklemore performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" show in New York City, US, July 22, 2022.

Macklemore sets 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows

 Matthew Lillard of "Scream" talks to fans at a Behind the Screams panel at the 2026 Fan Expo at Colorado Convention Center on May 28, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

Matthew Lillard expresses shame at appearing in Scream 7 after actress fired for anti-Israel posts


New trend: Blocking celebrities who didn't take pro-Palestinian stance at Met Gala

Videos surged throughout social media platforms after the Met Gala event, slamming the celebrities for not taking a pro-Palestinian stance.

 Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo pose at the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 6, 2024.

Hasan Piker, Crackhead Barney decry Israel on Piers Morgan

In a heated interview with five outspoken guests, Piers Morgan unpicks the anger and arguments at the heart of the Israel-Palestine debate.

 Journalist, television presenter and former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan returns to his home in London, Britain, February 9, 2024.

Over 80% of Brazilians take issue with Lula's anti-Israel comment

Foreign affairs: Andre Lajst, executive director of StandWithUS Brazil, said that Lula’s Holocaust comments were sharply criticized in Brazilian media, and also in left-wing circles inside Brazil.

 BRAZILIAN CITIZENS, who were repatriated from the Gaza Strip, deboard a flight as Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (not pictured) greets them upon arrival at the air force base of Brasilia in November.

Emma Watson expresses solidarity with 'Free Palestine' Movement

Emma Watson reposted a post about solidarity for Palestinians on Instagram.

Actress Emma Watson is seen on the red carpet

Harvard prof quits, says was denied tenure for supporting Palestinians

In his resignation letter, Cornel West says he was denied tenure partially on the basis of his support of the Palestinians.

Cornel West speaks at a rally for Bernie Sanders

Celeb battles heat up on social media over Israeli, Palestinian conflict

This war is playing out on the battlefield of social media as well as on the streets of Israel and Gaza, and celebrities supporting both sides have spoken out, receiving both backlash and praise.

Actress Gal Gadot receives the 2018 #See Her award at the 23rd Critics’ Choice Awards for her performance in "Wonder Woman."

Celebrity MasterChef winner donates prize money to Palestinian aid group

This was not Penn's first time getting political, the actor took a sabbatical from his role on the TV show House in order to work for the Obama administration.

Actor Kal Penn

Liberman summons Army Radio director over program on Palestinian poet

Mahmoud Darwish, who died in 2008, is considered a Palestinian national poet and his works often reflect anti-Israeli sentiments.

(left to right) Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Darwish & George Habash in Syria circa 1980

NO HOLDS BARRED: What’s Richard Branson’s problem with Israel?

Clearly such views are not just a moral abomination but represent a deplorable and permanent stain on the reputation of a man who won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Richard Branson

Shechita Chief: Lobby against shechita is ‘obsessed and politically driven’

Moves against shechita are “gathering momentum,” Shechita UK warned the Jewish community.

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