Susan Sarandon addresses Hollywood exile in emotional press conference

"I was fired by my agency, specifically for marching and speaking out about Gaza, for asking for a ceasefire, and it became impossible for me to even be on television. I don't know lately if it's changed, but, I couldn't do any major film, anything connected with Hollywood."

"To see Spain and the President's support for Gaza, and to have actors like Javier Bardem come forward with such a strong voice, is so important to us in the United States. When you turn on the TV and you see how strong Spain is, and how clear that you are morally about these issues, it makes you feel less alone, and it makes you feel that there is hope."

Susan Sarandon, 79, revealed she was fired by United Talent Agency in 2023 for her activism regarding Gaza and ceasefire advocacy. She stated this action made it impossible for her to work on major films or television projects connected to Hollywood. At Barcelona's Goya Awards, where she received a career achievement award, Sarandon praised Spain's government support for Palestine and expressed gratitude for international voices on the issue. She noted the contrast between Spain's clear moral stance and limited coverage of such perspectives in U.S. media. Previously, Sarandon faced controversy for comments at a pro-Palestinian rally in November 2023, which she later apologized for. Since her agency departure, she has continued working in independent cinema.

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