Instagram/Kristen Stewart & Ben Sti Celebrity Hollywood stars & 1,000+ pros warn Paramount-WBD merger reduces competition, threatens jobs & creativity. Read their open letter. April 14, 2026 AceShowbiz - An influential group of Hollywood figures, led by Kristen Stewart, Ben Stiller, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount. Over 1,000 industry professionals have signed an open letter expressing their concerns about the potential merger.