Susan Sarandon: Films ‘Taken Away’ Over Political Stance at Venice Festival

Veteran actress Susan Sarandon, attending the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, has publicly stated that her outspoken political views continue to cost her film roles. The 79-year-old actress, promoting her new film “The Echo Chamber,” addressed the professional repercussions of her criticism regarding Israel’s war in Gaza, a stance that previously led to her dismissal from her talent agency in 2023.

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