Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger are among a host of stars who have been baselessly accused of only speaking out on the plight of people around the world in exchange for money.
Amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has resulted in thousands of deaths, a host of Hollywood stars have publicly expressed their opinions on the matter, attracting both praise and criticism from supporters and detractors alike.
In a recent TV appearance, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova suggested that the outrage for speaking out that many of the stars are facing today should have been expressed several years ago.
Speaking with Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov, Zakharova said that she "saw video clips from Israel, and other parts of the world, expressing outrage about the stance of Hollywood stars. Among them, Angelina Jolie, Bella Hadid, et al, and other colorful characters, who supported the residents of the Gaza Strip, and said that their suffering is unprecedented, etc."
Clockwise from top left: Angelina Jolie in London, England; Morgan Freeman in Pasadena, California; Arnold Schwarzenegger
"Hold on a minute, tell me, are you in disbelief only now?" Zakharova asked. "Is only a part of the planet's population surprised by what the Hollywood stars are saying? How about what they said before? Was that normal?"
