It is no surprise that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine would bring several celebrities to show support to either of the nations or even express their sorrow towards the people suffering in the war.
A similar situation escalated in the wrong way when a renowned celebrity posted a picture showing support for Israel.
Jamie Lee Curtis, the Oscar-winning actress and popular children’s author, posted a picture of several children looking at the sky and becoming terrified on her Instagram account this Saturday. Furthermore, she captioned her post with the intention of supporting Israel by adding the country’s flag, but the picture actually featured children from Gaza who were under attack by Israel. Soon, she deleted the post as people began criticizing her for being ignorant.
What Did Jamie Lee Curtis Post and Why Did She Delete It?
Jamie Lee Curtis, like many other celebrities, has taken responsibility to show support to the people suffering in the Israel-Palestine war, but her positive intentions may have tinted with a type of celebrity pride.
Instead of thoroughly researching what image she was posting, Ms. Lee posted a picture of the children looking at the sky, terrified of the missiles, with the caption “Terror from the skies.”
Furthermore, she added in the caption that she supports Israel and tagged Samar Abu Elouf, the photographer behind the image. Unfortunately, though, she overlooked the details in Samar’s image.
“Palestinian families seek refuge with their children from the northern Gaza Trip to UNRWA schools inside Gaza City. Children are afraid of the sound of booming who hear it during their presence due to events on the Strip’s borders.”
This is what the photographer wrote on her Instagram page; however, Ms. Lee overlooked the fact that the children suffering in the image were Palestinians while Israel was the one that attacked them.
It caused quite a controversy, and netizens began bashing the actress by claiming she didn’t actually care about them but was doing it as a tradition to save her image.
Some even went so far as to call her a “hypocrite” and “liar,” but soon, the comments were filled with statements that spewed nothing but hate.
Jamie Lee Curtis eventually deleted the picture, but we must understand that captions are sometimes hard to notice on Instagram handles.
So, it is no wonder she made a grave error while posting an image of Palestine while mistaking it for Israel. Eventually, she responded to the people’s backlashes through her spokesperson in a statement-
“I took down the post when I realized my error. The other post is a Guy Oseary repost. It’s an awful situation for all the innocent people in the line of fire.”
How Did Netizens React to Jamie Lee Curtis’ Post?
While we pointed out the backlashes from her followers, several people also took to X to criticize the actress. Here are some notable reactions to get you a clear picture.
Why Are People Criticizing Other Celebrities?
Several celebrities like Kylie Jenner were blasted for supporting Israel because her best friends, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid, are advocating for Palestine.
On the other hand, celebrities like Gal Gadot, Madonna, Nina Dobrev, and Ashley Tisdale have all shared their support for Israel through their respective Instagram accounts.
Nonetheless, fans of these actresses began bashing her due to their ignorance of not completely learning about the situation. Some even expressed their disappointment by commenting they would boycott their movies.
Similar instances have transpired with all the celebrities listed above, with thousands of comments showering support for Palestine and consequently attacking them with words.
So, what do you think about Jamie Lee Curtis’ post? Do you believe she was ignorant, or was it an acceptable mistake?
Let us know your stance in the comment section below.
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