Mark Ruffalo accused of antisemitism by Hollywood insiders over Paramount merger remarks

A group of nearly 1,000 Hollywood insiders, calling themselves The Brigade, accused actor Mark Ruffalo of “simple antisemitism” for invoking tropes about Jewish wealth and power while criticizing the proposed Paramount merger. Ruffalo denied the accusations, stating his objections targeted political and corporate decisions, not Jewish people. Paramount stands by its statement, while Hollywood figures are divided on the issue.

• Nearly 1,000 Hollywood insiders, under the name The Brigade, accused Mark Ruffalo of antisemitism.
• The accusations stem from Ruffalo’s criticism of the proposed Paramount merger, which insiders claim used tropes about Jewish wealth and power.
• Ruffalo denied the claims, asserting his criticism was directed at political and corporate actions, not Jewish people.
• Paramount supports The Brigade’s statement, while figures like John Cusack and Hannah Einbinder have taken sides.
• The dispute began after Ruffalo shared a video discussing technology used by Oracle, a company linked to Paramount’s potential acquirer.