The impact was felt across social media and even influenced the Oscars broadcast itself, as Palestinian supporters showed up and made their voices heard on Hollywood’s biggest night of the year.
by Los Angeles Police Departmentan anti-Palestinian protest outside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles caused such a crowd that several Oscar nominees reportedly delayed attending.
As a result, many candidates…Lily Gladstone, nominated for Best Actress for “Killers of the Flower Moon”“–He was seen arriving at the venue in a golf cart.
Also in attendance was Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid’s sister, Alana Hadid.
“I came here to protest because the Oscars are diverting attention from Palestine, Rafah and Gaza,” Hadid said. “And we still have to keep our eyes on Gaza. 30,000 people have died.”
The impact of the protests was so noticeable that the Oscar broadcast was delayed by six minutes. It was originally scheduled to air in Los Angeles at 4 p.m., an hour earlier than usual, but it officially aired at 4:06 p.m.
protest organizer called So that people will “pay attention to Rapha.” This is a call that became popular after Israel invaded the city of Rafah during the Super Bowl. Since the Super Bowl is broadcast with the highest ratings in the United States, many speculated that Israel strategically launched its invasion of Rafah that night to reduce media attention. Similarly, protesters called on the public to be wary of Israel’s actions during the Oscars ceremony, noting that it was also the Oscars ceremony. The first night of Ramadan, a holiday celebrated by the majority of Palestinians.
“This happened during the Super Bowl and it’s happening again,” Jewish Voice for Peace said in a post. “We will not accept silence from the film industry or punishment for pro-Palestinian voices.
When celebrities hit the red carpet, many came out wearing Armistice Aristo pins, including Ramy Youssef, Finneas, and Billie Eilish. Many social media users criticized the numbers as not being enough.
Anatomy of a Fall star Swan Alroud and 15-year-old Milo Machado Grenier appeared carrying flags with pins bearing the Palestinian flag. Many users on social media used them as an example to criticize the aforementioned celebrities.
In an interview with vanity fairArlo said, “Too many deaths since October 7th. It has to stop. It’s about humanity. Ceasefire.”
The only time action in the Palestinian conflict has been featured at an official ceremony was when Jonathan Glazer won the award for Best International Feature Film for Zone of Interest. What was notable in his speech was that since the film is about the Holocaust and Glazer is Jewish, he considered this victory in the context of the conversation surrounding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. I saw it as an opportunity.
“We stand here now as men speaking out against being Jewish, taken over by a profession that led so many innocent people into conflict during the Holocaust,” Glaser said.
His words sparked controversy across the political spectrum, but many applauded someone finally speaking out on the subject from the Oscars podium.
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