Hannah Einbinder Defends Mark Ruffalo After Paramount Calls His Merger Attack ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Those of Us With a Platform Need to Use Our Voices’

Actress Hannah Einbinder has publicly supported Mark Ruffalo following accusations from Paramount that his criticism of the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger invoked antisemitic tropes. The controversy began on Friday when Ruffalo shared commentary regarding the potential business deal, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the studio regarding the nature of his remarks.

In her defense of the actor, Einbinder stated that those with public platforms have a responsibility to speak out on industry issues. She characterized Ruffalo’s actions as an effort to advocate for the working class within Hollywood, suggesting that other artists should emulate his willingness to take a stand on such matters.