- Margulies’ offensive statements condemned
- Apology for brainwashing remark
- Critique of leaflet and backlash
Additionally, the actor, who portrays a homosexual character on the Apple TV+ series “The Morning Show,” deemed black lesbians “lower than the Jews” when they organized an event.
Juliana Margulies said she was “horrified” that her statement, that black people are “brainwashed to hate Jews,” hurt anyone.
The actress from “The Good Wife” and “ER” issued a statement expressing regret for the contentious remarks she made while discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Margulies’ Views on Black Community and Jewish History
Margulies, 57, stated on “The Back Room With Andy Ostroy” podcast on November 21 that the 2022 documentary “The US and the Holocaust” ought to be “mandatory viewing” for members of the black community.
“As the Nazis observed the Jim Crow South’s treatment of its slaves, they thought, ‘Oh, brilliant idea! Let’s implement that playbook,'” she stated. “We shall do the same to the Jewish people.”
The Jewish American actress claimed decades ago that Jewish comrades died for civil rights. However, Democratic voters, and black voters, in particular, have not shown support for Jews in Israel.
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“In that, is there a history lesson?” she inquired. “Who is instructing these children?”
“The absence of solidarity from the complete black community suggests that they are either ignorant or have been indoctrinated to despise Jews. However, after experiencing such marginalization as a community. As I believe we have, wouldn’t it be appropriate to raise your hand?”
Critique of Leaflet and Margulies’ Personal Offense
Subsequently, in the podcast, Margulies, who portrays lesbian journalist Laura Peterson on the Apple TV+ series “The Morning Show,” criticized a leaflet that stated, “Zionists are not invited” and advertised black lesbian cinema screenings at Columbia University.
She stated, “In all honesty, as someone who portrays a lesbian, I am more offended by [the leaflet] in my capacity as a lesbian than as a Jew.”
“Because I wish to convey to them that you do not exist.” You are, in essence, even inferior to the Jews. A, you identify as black; B, you identify as homosexual; and C, you reject those who support you. “Due to the fact that Jews unite behind everyone.”
The actor expressed on Friday that she was “horrified” that her podcast comments had offended the black and LGBTQ+ communities.
“I have dedicated my entire professional life to relentlessly addressing all forms of hatred, eradicating antisemitism, condemning terrorist organizations such as Hamas, and uniting against discrimination,” she told the online news website Deadline.
Sincere apologies are extended; I did not intend for my remarks to create additional division.
She stated that she finds “abhorrent” any form of prejudice against the personal beliefs or identity of others.
According to Deadline, Margulies, who has won three Emmy Awards for acting, also served as the executive producer of the short documentary “Jack and Sam,” which tells the story of two Holocaust survivors reunited almost eight decades after escaping a Nazi labour camp.
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