'Stop the genocide': Calls for Gaza ceasefire take the spotlight at 2025 Emmy Awards

At the 2025 Emmy Awards, several prominent entertainers voiced opposition to Israel's military actions in Gaza. Hollywood actor Javier Bardem, wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh, called for a commercial and diplomatic blockade of Israel to stop what he and others termed a "genocide." Bardem also stated he would not work with individuals or companies that support the genocide, referencing an open letter signed by over 1,500 film professionals. Other stars, like Hannah Einbinder, also used their speeches to call for a "Free Palestine," bringing the conflict to the forefront of the cultural event.