Larry Ellison, son accused of ‘powering destructive forces’; Paramount responds
Actor Mark Ruffalo has accused Oracle executives of enabling harmful global actions, claiming their technology contributes to what he termed as genocide in Gaza. In response, Paramount expressed disapproval of Ruffalo's remarks, labeling them as antisemitic tropes that diminish true suffering. Ruffalo refuted these allegations, asserting his deep respect for the Jewish community and clarifying…
In a new controversy within Hollywood, actor Mark Ruffalo has been criticized for alleging that Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison "power some of the most destructive forces in the world." Ruffalo made the remarks in an Instagram post, re-sharing an old video of former Oracle CEO Safra Catz, who is now the CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaking about Oracle's role in supporting Israel.
Catz, in the video, was seen discussing the company's assistance to Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. The actress captioned the post, accusing Oracle of being "complicit in war crimes and crimes against humanity — including apartheid and genocide against Palestinians."
Paramount responded to the comments by issuing a rare statement condemning Ruffalo's use of antisemitic tropes. The company stated that the use of words like "genocide" and "apartheid" to describe corporate transactions is inappropriate and cheapens the suffering of real people.
Paramount emphasized that they do not tolerate prejudice of any kind and urged for a lower temperature in the debate. They expressed their commitment to acceptance and no blacklists, no exceptions, for anyone.
Ruffalo clarified that his criticism was not directed at Jewish people but at the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, and the executives who supply it. He stated that he has deep love and respect for Jewish people and that his views come from his political convictions.
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