Get the latest gossip

Joaquin Phoenix, Ilana Glazer, More Support Jonathan Glazer in Open Letter After Oscars Speech


Dozens of Jewish Hollywood figures signed an open letter supporting Jonathan Glazer amidst backlash to his 2024 Oscars speech about Israel and Gaza.

The most recent show of support comes from an open letter signed by more than 150 Jewish creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix, Elliott Gould, Ilana Glazer, Chloe Fineman, Todd Haynes, Tavi Gevinson, and more, according to Variety. “I signed this letter to help counter the climate of silencing that many workplaces and industries are facing around Israel’s war on Gaza, now entering its seventh month,” Glazer, an actress and producer, shared in a statement to the publication. The open letter also includes signatures from Rain Phoenix, Todd Haynes, Abbi Jacobson, Ira Sachs, Joel Coen, David Cross, Amy Berg, Hari Nef, Tom Stoppard, Kate Barlant, Nicole Holofcener, Mike Leigh, Debra Winger, Boots Riley, Emma Seligman, and more.

Get the Android app

Or read this on RollingStone

Read more on:

Photo of jonathan glazer

jonathan glazer

Photo of Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Photo of ilana glazer

ilana glazer

Related news:

News photo

Joaquin Phoenix, Joel Coen & Todd Haynes Among 150 Signatories Of Open Letter In Support Of Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Speech

News photo

Joaquin Phoenix, Elliott Gould, Chloe Fineman and More Jewish Creatives Support Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars Speech in Open Letter (EXCLUSIVE)

News photo

Joker: Folie à Deux starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga has officially been given an R rating for 'strong violence' and 'brief full nudity'