Selma Blair’s Pro-Israel Activism: Hollywood, Courage, and Jewish Identity

Hollywood actress Selma Blair is best known for her role in Cruel Intentions. So perhaps it is fitting that, following Hamas’ very real cruel intentions on October 7, she has emerged as one of Hollywood’s more outspoken Jewish voices.

Blair recently spoke at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Washington, where she discussed her Jewish identity and connection to Israel, the personal price she has paid for speaking out, and her dream of one day making aliyah.

At a time when speaking up for Israel can cost a Hollywood celebrity followers, friends, and potentially even work, Blair has refused to hide who she is or where she stands. And while plenty of celebrities seem determined to distance themselves from Israel, Blair is dreaming of moving there.

Now those are cool intentions we can get behind.

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