"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'. It's fine. I live in Spain. American studios are not the only place."
"That tells you how wrong this whole system is. She was one of the first ones to go there. And then she got that professional punishment. Some people will put you on a blacklist. I cannot tell you if that's true or not - I don't have the facts."
"What I do have the facts about are the new people that are calling you because they want you in their project. That makes me feel that the narrative that they've been using for so long is changing."
Spanish actor Javier Bardem, 57, has become one of Hollywood's most outspoken celebrity activists supporting Gaza during the Israel-Palestine conflict. At the 2026 Oscars, he wore an anti-war patch and pro-Palestine pin while presenting an award. Bardem states he has experienced professional consequences for his activism, losing job opportunities and brand endorsements. He references actress Susan Sarandon's similar experience of Hollywood exile following her pro-Palestine activism. However, Bardem expresses optimism, noting that new projects and support continue coming his way, suggesting the narrative around such activism is shifting. He received an ovation rather than boos for his Oscar remarks.
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