Australian actor Guy Pearce has publicly apologised after content he shared while voicing support for Palestine contained “misinformation and falsehoods” about Israel.
Pearce said he “inadvertently” reposted the articles, and issued a formal apology. “I am aware how sharing inaccurate content can cause confusion and distress; for this I am deeply sorry. I will certainly endeavour to be more diligent in future to verify anything I share online,” he told Jewish News.
Per Variety, the content reportedly included claims that Israel was responsible for the 2001 9/11 terrorist attacks, allegations that Israeli officials were behind the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and conspiratorial statements about Jewish control of major pornography companies.
He also shared material linked to widely discredited conspiracy theories, including posts attributed to the highly controversial far-right political commentator and white nationalist, Nick Fuentes.
Jewish News also reported that Pearce shared a post in early November that read: “Remember, when Zionists tell you Islam will destroy America… While several major Las Vegas casinos/hotels that have caused gambling addictions, debt and prostitution were created and owned by Jewish Zionists… The Zionists (not Jews) want you to fear the people who stand against the corruption they are creating.”
Following his apology and the subsequent backlash, Pearce announced he will be stepping away from social media, to “prevent any further harm”. In a message on X, he wrote: “I meant every word of that apology but I recognize that meaningful action must accompany any apology.”
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Pearce has long been vocal about his support for Palestine. Earlier this year at the Oscars, where he was nominated for his role in The Brutalist, the actor wore a small pin embossed with “Free Palestine”.
At last year’s Cannes Film Festival, he wore another pin with the Palestinian flag, and he has previously urged his peers in the entertainment industry to “please speak up”, calling silence “complicity” in the humanitarian crisis.
