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‘Hacks’ Hannah Einbinder Gets More Vocal Despite NYC Arrest
Hannah Einbinder will not be silenced after being detained at a New York City protest, continuing a pattern of using her public platform to address issues she feels strongly about.
This incident doesn’t seem to be new to the “Hacks” star, as it is not her first time taking on people and speaking about the conflict.
Her recent comments about Ed Sheeran and her earlier remarks at the Emmy Awards show that she has continued to make her views known, even when they attract criticism.
Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out After Being Detained In New York
Einbinder doesn’t appear to be capable of not speaking what she believes in, as her latest comments came after she and Susan Sarandon were detained during a mass sit-in outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.
Entertainment Weekly reported that more than 100 protesters were reportedly taken into custody, although the NYPD did not confirm specific arrests to the outlet.
The demonstration took place as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly.
Elliot Page, Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Sherman, Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker and comedian Caleb Hearon were also among the celebrities photographed at the protest, although Page and Nixon were not detained.
After being released, the “Hacks” star returned to Instagram with a statement about why she participated in the demonstration. She said that if footage of her and her friends being detained brought attention to anything, she wanted it to draw attention to what she described as the devastating war being waged against Palestinians and the situation in Southern Lebanon.
She also criticized both major U.S. political parties for what she described as their support for Netanyahu. Einbinder concluded her statement by saying, “Let us not mistake the spectacle for the story: genocide is the headline, and it is time for it to end.”
Hannah Einbinder Has Been Increasingly Vocal About Palestine
The detention did not appear to mark the beginning of Einbinder’s public advocacy. Instead, it came after months of increasingly direct comments about Palestine, politics, and the entertainment industry.
As Entertainment Weekly previously reported, Einbinder has been vocal about her support for Palestinians. During the 2025 Emmy Awards, after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for “Hacks,” she ended her acceptance speech with, “Go Birds, f-ck ICE, and free Palestine.”
She later explained why speaking about the conflict was important to her. Einbinder said she had friends in Gaza working as frontline workers and doctors and described the issue as one that was “very dear to my heart.”
She also spoke about separating Jewish identity from the actions of the Israeli government, explaining that she felt an obligation to make that distinction because of her own Jewish background.
Hannah Einbinder Previously Spoke Out Against Spencer Pratt
Einbinder’s willingness to speak about politics has also extended beyond the conflict in the Middle East. Earlier this year, she publicly addressed Spencer Pratt’s bid for Los Angeles mayor.
As The Blast reported, Einbinder said she would not vote for the former “The Hills” star and criticized his political campaign after he received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
Speaking at the Critics’ Choice Association’s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, she said, “It’s important to resist that.”
Einbinder also described her decision as “pragmatic” and said there were no perfect candidates. She subsequently referenced Lisa Rinna, joking that she agreed with Rinna’s opposition to Pratt’s candidacy.
Hannah Einbinder Also Took Aim At Ed Sheeran
Just days before the New York protest, Einbinder was once again at the center of a political conversation after criticizing Ed Sheeran amid controversy surrounding Macklemore.
Per The Blast, Einbinder directed a pointed message at Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of Sheeran’s “Loop” Tour.
Macklemore had made pro-Palestinian statements during performances, including saying “Free Palestine,” before being dropped from the tour.
Einbinder responded with a sarcastic message aimed at Sheeran, writing, “Ed Sheeran, I say this as a ginger. I hope you get a REALLY bad sunburn,” before sharing a poem by Guatemalan activist Otto René Castillo.
Sheeran subsequently said the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the promoter rather than by him.
The English singer also said that while he has personal views about the conflict, he chooses not to discuss them publicly and described his concerts as spaces for “unity, joy, escapism, love, and a place for everyone to feel welcome.”
Hannah Einbinder’s Protest Comes As Susan Sarandon Faces Career Questions
Sarandon, who was also detained alongside Einbinder, has also been known to be outspoken about Palestine.
The timing is notable because the “Thelma & Louise” actress recently discussed the professional consequences she believes she has experienced after speaking publicly about Palestine.
As The Blast previously reported, Sarandon confessed her career had not fully recovered from comments she made at a pro-Palestinian rally in 2023. She said she continued losing movie opportunities, claiming that some agencies were still telling people not to hire her.
Sarandon also apologized for her 2023 remarks while maintaining her support for the pro-Palestinian movement.
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