I’ve made a document with all known celebrities who’ve spoken out about genocide in Gaza, when they first did so, and examples of their quotes. Spread this around and let people create / add to it. The future needs to know who took a stand and to what degree.
Posted by daveyhaddock
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Can we add Lowkey before Oct 2023, he’s never stopped calling out the genocide in Palestine 🍉
Normalize giving flowers to the ones who risk their platforms for truth. This list is a start.
This “list” is very US-centric, and I know for a fact both Kneecap and Massive Attack are inaccurate.
[https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/12/03/belfast-rappers-kneecap-share-their-10-rules-to-live-by-reaffirm-solidarity-for-palestine](https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/12/03/belfast-rappers-kneecap-share-their-10-rules-to-live-by-reaffirm-solidarity-for-palestine)
[https://www.thejc.com/news/massive-attack-urge-fans-to-buy-palestine-song-y0vhhjyt](https://www.thejc.com/news/massive-attack-urge-fans-to-buy-palestine-song-y0vhhjyt)
Kneecap has been flying the literal and figurative flag for Palestine since they started gigging almost 10 years ago; we are at *hundreds* of mentions at this point.
I think Kneecap has been speaking out about Palestine for a long time, even before Oct.7. If I’m not wrong, I think they’ve been funding a youth gym there since 2022 actually
Marc Ruffalo, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, Liam Cunningham, Denise Gough, Ramy Yousseff, Reggie Watts, Rachel Zegler, Theo Von, Hannah Einbinder, Wallace Shawn and Patrick Stewart, Brian Cox, NIcola Coughlan, John Cusack
edit: How are you gonna leave Ms Rachel off the list lol
edit 2: Ben Affleck, JLO, Riz Ahmed, John Legend, Dua Lipa, Hozier, Sami Zayn, CM punk,
edit 3: gah I hate to admit it but Drake did sign that ceasefire letter
I think you are missing Mark Ruffalo. He has been speaking about Palestine for years
No Ms. Rachel huh
Not sure what your definition of spoken out/support is but I think you need to do another pass on this list in regards to first mentions/amount. Looked at kneecap as an example. Link below to an aid concert they did in 2023
https://belfastmedia.com/kneecap-meet-with-jeremy-corbyn-in-london-to-discuss-palestine
It seems a bit short. But I get the need for the future to know this. Nice work.
Several of the people on this list have been outspoken about Palestinian liberation long before the events of October 2023.
Hunter Schafer literally got arrested for protesting for gaza at the late night show lobby.
Hailey Bieber also has been sharing and donating since 2023! With the latest one being just yesterday
Also add Nicola coughlan, who has constantly been open in supporting palestine and fundraising.
It’s interesting to see how a lot of UK celebrities spoke out about the genocide early one. Especially compared to their US counterparts.
Bassem Yousself should also be on the list
As should King Philippe of the Belgians
Here are some celebrities who signed letters calling for a ceasefire or condemning the genocide in Gaza:
*Actors:*
– *Tilda Swinton*: Signed a letter with over 2,000 artists calling for a Gaza ceasefire, condemning “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law”.
– *Khalid Abdalla*: Signed the same letter, advocating for an end to military and political support for Israel’s actions.
– *Steve Coogan*: Joined Tilda Swinton and others in signing the letter.
– *Miriam Margolyes*: Signed the letter, speaking out against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
– *Charles Dance*: Added his name to the call for a ceasefire.
– *Richard Gere*: Signed an open letter condemning the genocide in Gaza, saying “We cannot remain silent while genocide is taking place in Gaza”.
– *Susan Sarandon*: Co-signed the letter with Richard Gere and others.
– *Mark Ruffalo*: Signed the open letter condemning the genocide in Gaza.
– *Javier Bardem*: Joined Richard Gere and others in signing the letter.
– *Andrew Garfield*: Signed a letter calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to enter Gaza unhindered.
– *Kristen Stewart*: Co-signed the letter with Andrew Garfield and others.
– *Oscar Isaac*: Added his name to the call for a ceasefire.
*Filmmakers and Artists:*
– *Robert Del Naja*: Signed the letter calling for a ceasefire, advocating for an end to military and political support for Israel’s actions.
– *Mike Leigh*: Joined other directors in signing the letter.
– *Dominic Cooke*: Signed the letter, condemning violence against civilians.
– *Asif Kapadia*: Added his name to the call for a ceasefire.
– *Ralph Fiennes*: Signed an open letter condemning the genocide in Gaza.
– *Jonathan Glazer*: Joined other signatories in calling for a ceasefire.
– *Pedro Almodovar*: Signed the open letter condemning the genocide in Gaza.¹ ²
[Tilda Swinton among 2000+ artists calling for Gaza ceasefire](https://artistsforpalestine.org.uk/2023/10/17/tilda-swinton-among-2000-artists-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire/)
Youve got Kneecap at 2025?? They’ve been speaking on thia for years
Gracie Abrams shared posts donating to Palestinian causes as early as late 23/early 24
I’m sorry but Brian Eno has been outspoken about Gaza since 2006. Maybe even before.
Nice, but part of me feels like we need zionist version of the list so we know who to condemn/boycott
On Instagram, celebrities like:
Florence Pugh
Mae Whitman
Alex Fine (Cassie’s husband)
Dule Hill
Sofia Black Delia
Ruth Kearney (Theo James’ wife)
Caitriona Balfe
Annabelle Wallis
Aneurin Barnard
Repost resources or show support on their social media for Palestine. Calling it what it is- a genocide in Gaza.
You can’t be neutral on a genocide… Damn
Ms Rachel speaks out almost daily and needs to be at the top
Let’s do members of Congress next
This list will be used for evil.
Ayo Edebiri has been very outspoken
Add Macklemore
Green Day too, at Coachella off the top of my head
British Actress Ruby Stokes!
I think this is a great initiative, I just wanted to add that [Roger Waters has been criticizing Israel for a while now](https://www.timesofisrael.com/wiesenthal-center-slams-barclaycard-for-roger-waters-hate-filled-gig/).
ETA would also include people from lists like this one [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/sep/07/boycott-eurovision-song-contest-hosted-by-israel](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/sep/07/boycott-eurovision-song-contest-hosted-by-israel) This didn’t start on October 2023.
Tim Heidecker called it a genocide on David Cross’ podcast last year & he’s continued to speak out against it
Guy Pearce has been very outspoken as well.
I would hesitate to keep a list like this. This feels like it could go sideways very fast.
Bob Vylan has been speaking out on Palestine for years.
The Hadid sisters have been receiving death threats over their pro Palestine stance as far back as 2015.
I get where you’re coming from and it’s good to know who is brave enough to stand up for something this important but I also feel like some people are getting a little too fixated on celebrity opinions when that’s not really that important in the scheme of things.
I think some folks feel that praising “good” celebs and condemning zionists counts as activism but it doesn’t really accomplish much other than coming off as internet posturing. If these celebs are donating to the cause it would be a lot more beneficial to celebrate that by following suit and donating yourself if you can, or sharing links if you can’t.
Idk I just don’t know how useful it is to get hung up on stuff like this. And even then if you want to do it, this list is missing some pretty prominent and vocal advocates. Also citing sources for lists like these is important, I’ve seen similar lists about “problematic authors” or whatever and some of the information on the list was straight up misinformation.
This is not an accurate list, making me uncomfortable, What does estimated mentions even mean? Like Melissa Barrera has been consistently vocal and active but her number count is 1?
https://preview.redd.it/u3wd629fl8ff1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=c7d8f4f27a4d72e87609b14f279da363c337f4ab
Zayn Malik has been advocating for Palestine since 2014
Maybe focus more on the politicians…
How is Macklemore not on this list. He made a whole ass song about Gaza.
“The future needs to know who took a stand and to what degree.” – I’m not so sure I agree, to the extent that it doesn’t really make sense to me to look to celebs to be the moral arbiters of anything. Wouldn’t a list focusing on politicians who actually have the power to change something be more relevant?