Ben Affleck Condemns Islamophobia and Defends Palestinians in Hollywood
February 9, 2026
“IT’S GROSS. IT’S RACIST.”
Ben Affleck called out Islamophobia and defended Palestinians long before it was considered “safe” in Hollywood.
Before the hashtags.
Before the PR statements.
Before speaking up became trendy.
Remember who spoke early
and who waited for permission.
#BenAffleck #Islamophobia #FreePalestine #fyp #gaza
English Script:
Unknown girl: Everyone knows Ben Affleck as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but Hollywood doesn’t like to talk about this part of him.
Ben Affleck: You’re saying that Islamophobia is not a real thing? It’s gross. It’s racist.
Unknown girl: For decades, Ben Affleck has been actively speaking out against Islamophobia and raising awareness about Palestine in the West. In the early 90s, Affleck actually studied Middle Eastern affairs in college. In 2003. He told AFP, most Americans don’t even know the difference between Persians and Arabs, or what the disagreement over Palestine actually is. In 2014, he famously called out Bill Maher’s for Islamophobia.
Ben Affleck: More than a billion people are not fanatical, who don’t punish women. They just want to go to school. Wait a second. Wait a second.
Unknown girl: And his influence in this regard over the people closest to him is obvious too. His brother Casey was spotted in 2019 wearing a free Palestine shirt. His ex, Jennifer Garner, has also expressed support for Palestine since 2023, and even their daughter Violet, was photographed wearing a pro-Palestine wear the Peace sweater, raising funds for Gaza. Who else in Hollywood has been speaking out this long? Let me know in the comments! Share and follow for more stories like this.
