Jennifer Lawrence Shifts Stance on Gaza, but Backlash Erupts: ‘Why Speak Now, when Your Career’s Safe?’
- Jennifer Lawrence became the youngest recipient of the Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation from the audience, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- During the festival, Lawrence expressed her fear regarding the Gaza conflict, describing it as unacceptable and a genocide, stating, 'I'm terrified and it's mortifying.'
- Lawrence's comments have sparked mixed reactions, with critics questioning her timing, saying that actors only speak out when their careers are no longer at risk, as noted on social media.
- Israeli officials criticized Lawrence, questioning her knowledge of Gaza, with one user stating, 'I doubt Jennifer Lawrence could even point to the Gaza Strip on a map.
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'I’m terrified and it’s mortifying': Jennifer Lawrence on Gaza violence
Oscar-winning US actress Jennifer Lawrence has voiced alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and expressed concern about political dishonesty in the United States (US). “I’m terrified and it’s mortifying,” Lawrence said during a press conference at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday, September 26, where she was promoting her new film Die, My Love. Also ReadWembley Arena hosts UK’s largest Gaza fundraiser with over 60 global stars Lawr…
Jennifer Lawrence addresses Gaza crisis amid award win
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence made history in Spain on Friday night. The 35-year-old became the youngest recipient of the San Sebastian Film Festival’s prestigious Donostia Award. Her achievement drew a thunderous standing ovation inside the packed Kursaal Theatre. JENNIFER LAWRENCE RECEIVES HONOUR Jennifer Lawrence, best known globally for The Hunger Games, accepted the prize with emotion, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She told…
Jennifer Lawrence shifts stance on Gaza, but backlash erupts: ‘Why speak now, when your career’s safe?’
Jennifer Lawrence gave an impassioned speech at the San Sebastian Film Festival where she spoke out against what she termed an “unacceptable genocide.” Fans were, however, quick to remind her that not too long ago she was among the very group of celebrities who were celebrating the silencing of people calling the Gaza war a genocide. The only reason Lawrence was caught up in the whirlwind in the first place was in support of her friend and colla…
"I'm saddened by the lack of respect for public discourse in American politics today and how this will become 'normal' for children. It will be normal for politicians to lie," said Jennifer Lawrence.
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