Title: Julianna Margulies and Susan Sarandon Address Controversial Remarks Amidst Israel-Hamas Tension
Last month, Julianna Margulies, in a conversation on podcast "Andy Ostroy's Back Room" criticized certain marginalized communities for their lack of awareness. The dialogue between Margulies and Ostroi – both Jews – was sparked by the Israel-Hamas conflict and the escalating antisemitism observed since the war started.
Margulies later issued an apology, stating that she was "appalled" to learn that her comments had allegedly insulted the black and LGBTQIA+ communities, whom she deeply respects. According to an email statement sent to CNN, Margulies said, "Racism, homophobia, sexism, or any form of bigotry against any individual's belief or identity is abhorrent to me. Throughout my career, I have tirelessly fought against all forms of hate, combat antisemitism, spoken out against terrorist groups such as Hamas, and worked towards building a unified front against discrimination. I never intended for my comments to add to the discord. It saddens me profoundly."
Susan Sarandon also issued an apology for remarks made at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York City last month. "There are many people today, who fear being Jewish and get an impression of what it means to be Jewish," says a video from the rally on 17th November, capturing Sarandon sharing her thoughts with the crowd. "It feels like being a Muslim."
Sarandon issued an apology this week on social media, acknowledging that her choice of words was "an unfortunate mistake, as they imply that Jews were not previously persecuted, although that's far from the truth." She also lamented that her comments "downplayed the reality and hurt people."
"My aim was to express solidarity in fighting against all forms of bigotry. However, I am deeply sorry that it did not succeed," Sarandon concluded.
Further Reading:
Sources fail to mention Julianna Margulies or Susan Sarandon apologizing for any controversial statements related to marginalized communities and the Israel-Hamas conflict. No specific remarks or apologizes from Margulies or Sarandon can be found in the contexts provided in the sources, which primarily focus on the broader political and social responses to the conflict, including protests, legal actions, and statements from multiple groups and individuals in Israel and internationally[2]. [Enrichment Data]
