By Milo Haskour —
Australian actor Guy Pearce apologized for antisemitism Thursday for sharing “misinformation and falsehoods” about Israel on social media while supporting Palestine online.
“It has been brought to my attention that, in my support of Palestine, I have inadvertently re-posted articles, and/or statements, that have contained misinformation and falsehoods,” Pearce told Jewish News. “I am aware how sharing inaccurate content can cause confusion and distress; for this I am deeply sorry. I will certainly endeavour to be more diligent in future to verify anything I share online.”
According to Jewish News, Oscar-nominated star blamed Israel for the 9/11 terrorist attacks and organizing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. He reportedly shared material from white nationalist Nick Fuentes and claimed the “top three pornography companies are owned by Jewish people.”
He is not alone in Elitist Society for hating Jews. Jamie Foxx, LaKeith Stanfield, Melissa Barrera, Asif Kapadia and Haley Joel Osment have had to walk-back Jew-hating assertions, but the cumulative onslaught appears to be factor in spiking antisemitism. Since October 2023 Hamas attacks, antisemitic incidents online surged 360% per Anti Defamation League data.
Pearce shared a post in early November that read, “Remember, when Zionists tell you Islam will destroy America… While several major Las Vegas casinos/hotels that have caused gambling addictions, debt and prostitution were created and owned by Jewish Zionists… The Zionists (not Jews) want you to fear the people who stand against the corruption they are creating,” the Jewish News reported.
Early Saturday morning, Pearce shared a statement on X to announce he’s taking a break from social media in the wake of the backlash.
“Earlier this week, I issued an apology for sharing misleading and inaccurate posts and commentary on social media,” he wrote. “I meant every word of that apology but I recognize that meaningful action must accompany any apology. To prevent any further hurt, confusion or damage to others, I will be stepping back from social media for the time being.”
Born in England, Pearce relocated to Australia but now has lived in Amsterdam since 2016.
