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Javier Bardem claims he’s lost out on roles and brand deals over his support for Palestine

The Independent·Inga Parkel·27 days ago
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Javier Bardem has claimed he’s faced “professional punishment” due to his outspoken support for Palestine. The Spanish actor, 57, is among the most vocal celebrity activists for Gaza amid the war with Israel. At the 2026 Oscars in March, Bardem wore an anti-war patch and a pro-Palestine pin on his suit . “No to war and free Palestine,” he declared before presenting the award for Best International Feature Film, alongside Priyanka Chopra. Speaking to Variety in a new interview, the Oscar-winning No Country for Old Men star said that, like Susan Sarandon — who in February said it’s been “impossible” for her to even find television roles after her participation in a pro-Palestine rally in 2023 — he, too, has lost out on jobs because of his stance. “Yes, I’ve heard things: ‘They were going to call you about that project, but that’s gone’. ‘Or this brand was going to ask you to do the campaign, but they cannot’,” Bardem said. “It’s fine. I live in Spain.…

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