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Kate Beckinsale Says Agent Dropped Her After Gaza Ceasefire ‘Like,’ Calls Out Mark Ruffalo

The claims raise questions about gender bias in how Hollywood handles political speech.

Overview

  • Beckinsale posted now-deleted comments under Mark Ruffalo’s Instagram video promoting the documentary Palestine 36 on Friday, saying it “must be so nice” not to be fired for supporting a ceasefire.
  • She alleges her longtime agent dismissed her soon after she liked a ceasefire post in late 2023, two days after the 2023 actors’ strike ended, saying it happened during family health crises and on the same day Susan Sarandon was reportedly dropped.
  • The actress says she messaged Ruffalo months earlier about the firing and never heard back, while stressing she does not blame him personally.
  • She frames the split as an example of “male privilege,” arguing Ruffalo’s pro-Palestinian advocacy drew no apparent professional penalty while she lost representation.
  • News outlets say they have sought comment from representatives for both actors and the unnamed agent, with no public responses reported in the coverage so far.