
‘Hacks’ Star Hannah Einbinder Stirs Controversy with Bold Emmy Speech: ‘Free Palestine’ and F*** ICE!
2025-09-15
Author: Ken Lee
Hannah Einbinder, the breakout star of HBO Max's hit series "Hacks," has electrified social media with her fierce acceptance speech at the Emmys. Winning the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Einbinder didn’t shy away from addressing urgent political issues.
As she took the stage to accept her first Emmy, Einbinder thanked her fellow cast and creators before making waves with her powerful statement: "Finally, go Birds, F*** ICE, and free Palestine!" This bold declaration drew immediate attention, linking the U.S. immigration policies and the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
In a candid follow-up interview with Variety, Einbinder elaborated on her motivations. "The war in Gaza is an issue very dear to my heart," she explained. "I have friends who are working as front-line doctors in northern Gaza, helping pregnant women and school children, and I feel an obligation to voice these concerns."
She further stressed the distinction between Jewish identity and the actions of the Israeli state. "Our rich cultural heritage should not be conflated with an ethnonationalist agenda that threatens peace and humanity," she asserted.
The Emmy night was not just about Einbinder; her co-star Meg Stalter made headlines too, defying the formal dress code by wearing a casual T-shirt and jeans adorned with the message "CEASE FIRE!" Meanwhile, acclaimed actor Javier Bardem donned a traditional kaffiyeh as a statement of solidarity, underscoring the evening’s political undertones.
Bardem remarked to *USA Today*, "It feels good to bring the attention to where it really needs to be, which is Gaza." He passionately defended the Film Workers for Palestine movement, clarifying that they aim to hold accountable those institutions that contribute to the suffering rather than targeting individuals.
With their bold statements, both Einbinder and her co-stars brought crucial issues into the spotlight, proving that even in the glitz of Hollywood, advocating for justice can take center stage.