Susan Sarandon claims she was exiled from Hollywood for speaking out about Gaza war Susan Sarandon claims that Hollywood roles dried up for her after she spoke out about the conflict in Gaza. 28 February 2026 Susan Sarandon says she was blacklisted in Hollywood after speaking out about the Gaza war. Susan Sarandon claims that she has been exiled from Hollywood The Thelma and Louise star was dropped by United Talent Agency in 2023 for calling for a ceasefire in the conflict and claims that it "became impossible" for her to land film and TV roles in the United States as a result.