Cannes Jury Member Paul Laverty Defends Actors Opposing Gaza War
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- •Paul Laverty made his defense of actors opposing the Gaza war on May 12, 2026, during the Cannes Film Festival.
- •Laverty described Hollywood's reaction to actors' opposition to the Gaza war as 'shameful.'
- •The 2026 Cannes Film Festival opened amid debates over artificial intelligence and silence on the Gaza conflict.
- •Several actors have publicly expressed opposition to the Gaza war, drawing criticism from some Hollywood figures.
- •The controversy reflects broader tensions within the entertainment industry regarding political expression related to the Gaza conflict.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Hollywood studios respond by supporting actors opposing the Gaza war the entertainment industry could see increased public debates on the conflict, influencing audience perceptions and possibly affecting film promotion and festival participation.
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MEDaily SabahCannes opens amid AI debate, Gaza silence and sans HollywoodMEAl Jazeera - AllCannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war viewsMETRT World'Shame on Hollywood': Cannes jury member Paul Laverty defends actors opposing Gaza warMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes-Winning Writer Rails at Stance on Gaza