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Tom Cruise Supports Agent Amid Controversial Pro-Palestine Posts

Tom Cruise is reportedly showing support for talent agent Maha Dakhil, who faced backlash for making references to "genocide" in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Cruise visited Dakhil at her Creative Artists Agency office and made it known that he was backing her. Dakhil had shared a pro-Palestinian statement on Instagram, which led to pushback from colleagues and an apology from Dakhil. Despite the controversy, she was allowed to retain clients such as Cruise. Other Hollywood insiders, including Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera, have also faced consequences for speaking out during the conflict.

via HuffPost|

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Tom Cruise's Heroic Act: Saving Agent's Job Amid Pro-Palestine Controversy

Tom Cruise reportedly intervened to prevent his agent, Maha Dakhil, from being fired by talent agency CAA after she faced internal backlash and resigned from her leadership roles due to pro-Palestine social media posts. Dakhil had reposted Instagram Stories in support of Palestine, which led to her removal as co-chief of the motion pictures department. However, Cruise expressed his support for Dakhil, allowing her to remain as his agent. This incident comes amidst other controversies in Hollywood, including the talent agency UTA dropping Susan Sarandon as a client for her pro-Palestine remarks at a rally.

via Hindustan Times|

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Aaron Sorkin Parts Ways with CAA Over Controversial Israel-Hamas Post

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has dropped talent agency CAA and returned to WME after its co-chief of the motion pictures department, Maha Dakhil, made a critical post about Israel. Dakhil's Instagram repost referencing "genocide" in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza sparked controversy and led to her stepping away from her leadership role and resigning from CAA's internal agency board. Sorkin clarified that Dakhil is not an antisemite but stated that she is "just wrong." The move reflects the polarized social media environment surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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Aaron Sorkin's Agency Switch Amidst Controversy

Aaron Sorkin has left Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and returned to William Morris Endeavor (WME) following the controversy surrounding a social media post about Israel by CAA's co-head of motion pictures, Maha Dakhil. Sorkin, known for his work on "The West Wing" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7," becomes the first high-profile talent to leave CAA after Dakhil's comments. Dakhil has apologized for her mistake and temporarily stepped away from day-to-day leadership at CAA.

via Deadline|

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Aaron Sorkin Parts Ways with CAA Over Agent's Controversial Israel-Hamas Posts

Aaron Sorkin has dropped talent agency CAA after agent Maha Dakhil made controversial social media posts regarding Israel. Dakhil, who represents A-list talent such as Tom Cruise and Natalie Portman, resigned from CAA's internal board and stepped away from her leadership duties. Sorkin, known for his work on "The Social Network" and "The West Wing," is returning to WME, his previous agency. Dakhil apologized for her posts and expressed gratitude to Jewish friends and colleagues who educated her on the implications.

via Variety|

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Aaron Sorkin Parts Ways with CAA Over Controversial Israel-Hamas Post

via Hollywood Reporter|

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Top CAA Agent Maha Dakhil Steps Down Amid Israel-Hamas Controversy

Maha Dakhil, a prominent Hollywood agent and co-head of the motion picture department at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has stepped aside from her board role and leadership positions at CAA after posting on social media about Israel-Hamas. Dakhil's client list includes A-list celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Reese Witherspoon. She apologized for her posts, which were later deleted, and expressed her commitment to peace. CAA issued a statement expressing support for Israel and the Jewish community.

via Los Angeles Times|

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CAA Agent Maha Dakhil Resigns from Board Amidst Israel Controversy

CAA agent Maha Dakhil has resigned from the agency's internal board and stepped away from her leadership duties after making controversial comments on social media regarding Israel. Dakhil, who represents A-list talent, reposted a statement criticizing Israel's response to a recent terror attack by Hamas, using hurtful language. She later apologized and acknowledged her mistake. CAA issued a statement supporting Israel and expressing solidarity with the Jewish community.

via Variety|

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CAA's Maha Dakhil Resigns from Leadership Role Amid Israel-Hamas Controversy

Maha Dakhil, co-chief of CAA's motion pictures department, is stepping down from her leadership role and resigning from the agency's internal board after facing criticism for Instagram posts that were critical of Israel. Dakhil has apologized for her remarks and will continue to work with clients. The move comes amidst the social media fallout following Hamas' attack on Israel and the country's subsequent airstrike response in Gaza.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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