Over 170 Jewish Figures Defend Mark Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims
Kenneth Lonergan said the antisemitism claim against Mark Ruffalo is a political misuse of the charge, as support for the actor widened online.
- On Tuesday, Oscar-winning writer Kenneth Lonergan defended actor Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of invoking "antisemitic tropes" in opposing the studio's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Ruffalo previously linked the acquisition to Oracle founder Larry Ellison and his support for Israeli military operations, prompting Paramount to claim references to "genocide" and "apartheid" crossed a line.
- More than 170 Jewish artists, writers, and thinkers signed an open letter denouncing the accusations as an "outrageous smear campaign," arguing that linking corporate power to political events reflects moral responsibility.
- Ruffalo rejected the allegations as "shocking and fundamentally dishonest," while Lonergan clarified his support opposes the weaponization of antisemitism charges rather than endorsing all of Ruffalo's politics.
- The conflict reflects growing debate over whether antisemitism accusations stifle political discourse, as Jewish figures argue questioning media megamergers is essential to protecting liberties and preventing tech-driven oligarchy.
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In August, actor Mark Ruffalo faced accusations of antisemitism from Paramount Pictures. This wasn’t because Ruffalo said something detrimental against Jewish people; it was because he highlighted that the man who owns Paramount also owns Oracle — a tech company that has continued to work with Israel throughout its genocide. Oracle owner, Larry Ellison, is Jewish, but Ruffalo’s criticisms didn’t focus on the man’s heritage but on his business de…
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