Odessa A’zion rejects Zionist label over old 'Israeli' army shirt

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26-12-2025 00:41|

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The actress clarified she does not support the 'Israeli' army or Netanyahu after a 2017 photo of her wearing an IOF T-shirt resurfaced.
A’zion has a history of supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and promoting Palestinian aid on her social media.

Actress Odessa A’zion has addressed renewed social media controversy over a 2017 photo and online listing showing her wearing and selling a T-shirt featuring the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) logo.

The 25-year-old star of the A24 film Marty Supreme took to Instagram this week to respond directly to claims labeling her as a Zionist. A’zion, who recently changed her professional name from Odessa Adlon, expressed regret for her past actions as a teenager and firmly distanced herself from the army and 'Israeli' political figures.

“I do not support the IDF or Netanyahu in any way! I wish I had known the significance of that shirt when I was a kid, unfortunately I didn’t then, but I know now and it’s not something I support at all! Putting this to rest!” she wrote.

In another comment, she emphasized: “debunking!! not a zio,” rejecting the label entirely.

Fans pointed to her long-standing support for a ceasefire in Gaza, citing posts on her social media advocating for Palestinian aid and the safe release of 'Israeli' captives during the aggression.

A’zion’s professional name change, incorporating her middle name “Zion,” had also fueled discussion online. She explained that the adjustment was meant to create her own identity in Hollywood, separate from her family’s industry connections.

The clarification comes amid critical acclaim for her performance in Marty Supreme, released on Christmas Day, where she stars alongside Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow. She also continues her role in the HBO series I Love LA.

As Hollywood actors increasingly face scrutiny for past social media activity, A’zion’s statement highlights a growing trend of young stars publicly defining their political positions and addressing controversies from their youth.