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00:00Is Hollywood actress getting the cold shoulder from Hollywood after ad campaign?
00:04Sydney Sweeney, often seen on red carpets and leading major projects, had a muted presence
00:10at the Emmy Awards.
00:12She only briefly appeared to present an award and was absent from backstage mingling or
00:16after parties.
00:17This raised questions about why a top star was seemingly sidelined.
00:22The speculation circles back to controversies that have shadowed her over the past year.
00:27Her campaign drew backlash on social media for allegedly echoing Nazi propaganda.
00:32Confirmation of Sydney's Republican ties drew mixed reactions, with some praising her independence
00:37and others pulling away.
00:39While Sydney stayed low profile, stars used the Emmy stage to critique Trump and discuss
00:44hot-button issues.
00:46Yet in the same week that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, not a single
00:51mention of his death was made.
00:54Hannah Einbinder, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks, concluded
00:59her acceptance speech by expressing support for Palestinian freedom and criticizing ICE.
01:05Her remarks highlight Hollywood's rising support for Palestine, with Emma Stone, Tilda Swinton,
01:10and Olivia Colman signing the Film Workers for Palestine pledge.
01:14Backstage, Hannah expanded on her remarks, highlighting her obligation as a Jewish person to differentiate
01:20Jews from the state of Israel.
01:22She emphasized that boycotting pressures institutions, not individuals, involved in human rights abuses.
01:28This is still true for Sydney Sweeney.
01:30The political climate surrounding Hollywood has become complicated.
01:34Stars are rewarded for embracing progressive movements and making bold declarations on global
01:39issues.
01:40Meanwhile, Sydney's party registration and branding controversies have placed her in a precarious
01:45position.
01:46What is clear is the sharp divide on display and the amplified spotlight on others.
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