Los Angeles, CA – Actor Michael Rapaport criticized Hollywood for their silence on the issue of hostages being held by Hamas during the Golden Globes. Rapaport, who has been actively raising awareness about the hostages taken during a terrorist attack in Israel, expressed his disappointment in a social media video. He stated that not a single person at the Golden Globes spoke about the 133 hostages who were kidnapped on October 7th.
Rapaport expressed his frustration with the lack of attention given to the issue, especially considering the activism and vocal stances taken by actors and actresses on various social and political matters. He apologized on behalf of the industry to Israel, the hostages, and their families, stating that the silence was shameful and actors should be held accountable.
The Golden Globes ceremony itself did not feature any direct mentions of the hostages, as it was largely apolitical. However, some actors showed their support in other ways. Stars like J. Smith-Cameron of Succession and John Ortiz of American Fiction wore yellow ribbons on the red carpet to symbolize their support for the hostages. The campaign was organized by Bring Them Home, an Israeli hostage advocacy organization.
In conclusion, Michael Rapaport called out Hollywood for their silence on the hostages being held by Hamas during the Golden Globes. He expressed disappointment that not a single actor, director, producer, or comedian addressed the issue. While the ceremony was largely apolitical, some actors showed their support by wearing yellow ribbons. The call for attention to the hostages and their families continues.