Oscar winner Javier Bardem reaffirms stance on Gaza

• Oscar-winner Javier Bardem pledges not to work with anyone supporting or justifying 'Israel’s' actions in Gaza.

Oscar‑winning actor Javier Bardem has taken a firm public stance in support of Palestine, saying he will refuse work with individuals or institutions that “justify or support the genocide” in Gaza.

Bardem’s comments come following a coalition of film professionals calling for a boycott of 'Israeli' film institutions and companies they say are “complicit in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” The pledge, first published in September 2025, has drawn more than 3,900 signatories from around the world, including actors, directors, and other industry figures. 

Speaking about his position in an interview with Zeteo News, Bardem emphasized the moral dimensions of the pledge and his personal commitment to it. “I cannot work with someone that justifies or supports the genocide,” he said, reflecting sentiments that have resonated with many of his fellow signees. 

Bardem’s advocacy has been visible on major platforms as well. At the 2025 Emmy Awards, he walked the red carpet wearing a keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity, and reiterated his message condemning what he described as genocide in Gaza.

And just a few days ago, Bardem shared a message on Instagram highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling it part of a continuing assault on civilians by ‘Israel’.

The post, which featured a graphic from 'Israeli' human rights organization B’Tselem, read: “The genocide is not over. Barring aid organizations from Gaza is part of ‘Israel’s’ continuing assault on the civilian population there.”

Industry reactions to the pledge have been mixed. While thousands have added their names in support, some studios and organizations have publicly challenged the approach, asserting that cultural exchange and artistic dialogue are essential to peace. 

Bardem’s stance highlights the deepening debate within Hollywood and the international arts community over how cultural figures should respond to geopolitical crises. Supporters of the pledge see it as a necessary ethical stand.