Einbinder Defends Ruffalo in Antisemitism Row Over Paramount Merger
Hannah Einbinder, who is Jewish, publicly defended Mark Ruffalo after Paramount said his critique of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger invoked antisemitic tropes. Ruffalo had criticized actions tied to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and board member Safra Catz in connection with the deal, drawing a harsh response from Paramount that they do not tolerate prejudice. Einbinder argued that criticizing corporate power isn’t antisemitic and encouraged artists with a platform to speak out, while Ruffalo reiterated that his stance is political and not a condemnation of Jewish people.
