Kate Beckinsale slams Mark Ruffalo over ignored messages on Gaza row Kate Beckinsale publicly criticized Mark Ruffalo after being fired by their mutual agent for liking a post about a ceasefire in Gaza, while Ruffalo remained unaffected. The actress accused Ruffalo of ignoring her private messages about the conflict, highlighting a perceived double standard in Hollywood. Beckinsale’s comments were posted under Ruffalo’s promotion of the film Palestine 36, where she alleged that his status as a male actor granted him privileges she did not receive. Beckinsale claimed she had sent Ruffalo a direct message about the Gaza ceasefire months prior, which he allegedly ignored. She argued that Ruffalo’s position in the industry allowed him to avoid consequences for expressing his views, unlike herself. “I guess having a penis in Hollywood really counts for a lot,” she wrote, referencing the fact that Ruffalo was not fired by their shared agent despite liking the post, while she was. The actress emphasized that she had no conflict with her agent prior to the incident, as they had been in a “gift” relationship. The controversy unfolded during the aftermath of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike, which lasted from July to November 2023. Beckinsale noted that she was fired on the same day as Susan Sarandon, two days after the strike ended. She described the timing as particularly harsh, given her personal struggles at the time. “I was dealing with the fact that on top of my mother having been told she had six weeks to live with brain cancer, and being a carer for both of them, the day before my stepfather had had a catastrophic stroke on top of two types of cancer,” she explained.#mark_ruffalo #screen_actors_guild #kate_beckinsale #susan_sarandon #palestine_36
Kate Beckinsale Criticizes Mark Ruffalo Over Agent Firing Linked to Gaza Post Kate Beckinsale publicly criticized Mark Ruffalo after being dropped by their mutual agent, accusing him of benefiting from "having a penis" in Hollywood. The actress shared her comments under Ruffalo’s Instagram post promoting the film Palestine 36, where she alleged that her firing was tied to her "liking" a post about a Gaza ceasefire. Beckinsale claimed she was terminated by their shared agent on the same day Susan Sarandon was fired, a move she linked to the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike that lasted from July to November 2023. Beckinsale detailed her emotional state at the time of her firing, citing the recent deaths of her mother, Judy Loe, and her stepfather, Roy Battersby. She revealed she was coping with her mother’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis, her role as a caregiver, and her stepfather’s catastrophic stroke, which occurred days before her firing. "I was dealing with the fact that on top of my mother having been told she had six weeks to live with brain cancer, and being a carer for both of them, the day before my stepfather had had a catastrophic stroke on top of two types of cancer," she wrote. The actress emphasized the perceived double standard in the entertainment industry, accusing the agent of prioritizing political alignment over professional loyalty. She noted that her agent, who was close to her elderly parents, was aware of her personal struggles but still terminated her employment. "I sent a message to Mark months ago and he ignored it. There is absolutely no reason why he would respond to it now," Beckinsale stated, clarifying she was not blaming Ruffalo for the situation. Beckinsale also highlighted the irony of her situation, calling it "male privilege even in the good guys.#mark_ruffalo #screen_actors_guild #kate_beckinsale #susan_sarandon #palestine_36
Actor Awards: Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress for Hamnet Jessie Buckley secured her second major award of the season by winning the best film actress category at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild awards. The ceremony took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, where Buckley, nominated for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech. “I want to take a minute to see all these incredible, inspiring faces and souls in front of me,” she said, expressing gratitude for the support of her colleagues and the transformative impact of her work. Buckley’s victory solidifies her position as a leading contender for the Academy Awards in March, following her wins at the Golden Globe, Bafta, and Critics’ Choice awards. Her closest rival, Rose Byrne, had one last chance to challenge her with her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, but Buckley’s dominance in televised ceremonies has left little room for upsets. The ceremony also highlighted other notable winners. Michael B Jordan claimed the best actor award for his role in Sinners, a film that also took the best ensemble prize. Jordan’s win came as a surprise, with critics noting his performance as a vampire in Ryan Coogler’s film outshining nominations from Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Meanwhile, Paul Mescal, nominated for his role in Hamnet, lost out to Sean Penn for best supporting actor. Penn’s win for his portrayal of a despot in Sinners has positioned him as a potential Oscar favorite. Amy Madigan won best supporting actress for her role as a witch in the horror film Weapons, while Catherine O’Hara posthumously received the best television comedy actress award for her role in The Studio.#hamnet #jessie_buckley #chloe_zhao #shrine_auditorium #screen_actors_guild
