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How Jewish is Marty Supreme star Odessa A’zion?

The actress who plays Marty Mauser’s married – but unscrupulous – childhood friend is on the rise, and might be just as Jewish as her star-making character

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Odessa A'zion, who plays Rachel Mizler in A24's "Marty Supreme", attends the film's New York Premiere on December 16, 2025. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Norman Podhoretz and Rob Reiner (Image: Getty)

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Rob Reiner remembered by owner of NYC deli where iconic ‘When Harry Met Sally’ orgasm scene set

By Katie Grant

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign 2019 Los Angeles Dinner at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on March 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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Son of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele arrested after couple found dead in LA home

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Amy Pascal and David Heyman pictured in 2025 (Photo: Getty)

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Jewish Hollywood heavyweights ‘embracing the challenge’ of producing next James Bond film

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Liev Schreiber and Sharon Osbourne are two of the notable stars to have signed the anti-boycott letter (Image: Getty)

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Liev Schreiber and Sharon Osbourne among 1,200+ celebrities to sign letter against Israeli film boycott

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Olivia Colman, one of the Hollywood stars who said they'd boycott Israeli creative institutions (Getty)

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The Hollywood boycott of Israel is a blow against the prospect of peace

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Was Tony Curtis the greatest Jew to come out of Tinseltown?

From his six marriages to roles in 128 films, the Hollywood star, who was born 100 years ago this month, packed a lot into his 85 years. But Bernie Schwartz from the Bronx was also an all-round mensch

By Mark Solomons

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Tony Curtis in London, in 1970 (Photo: Getty)

Andrew Garfield explores Jewish roots in BBC1’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’

The Spider Man actor goes on a teary voyage to Poland and America in pursuit of information about long-lost family members

By Eliana Jordan

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April 24, 2025 10:58

Andrew Garfield appeared in the 22 April episode of BBC1's 'Who Do You Think You Are', through which he made several illuminating discoveries about his Jewish lineage. (Photo: BBC / Wall to Wall / Stephen Perry)

Demonstrators heckle Israeli superhero with ‘kid killer’ slogans at new Captain America premiere

Protesters called for boycott of Captain America: Brave New World over the inclusion of character played by Shira Haas

By Eliana Jordan

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February 14, 2025 11:57

Demonstrators heckled the premiere for the new Captain America film with 'kid killer' slogans over the inclusion of an Israeli character, played by Shira Haas

Trump appoints Mel Gibson as ‘Special Ambassador’ to Hollywood despite historic antisemitism allegations

The actor’s catalogue of concerning remarks includes a highly-publicised drunken rant in 2006, for which he later apologised

By Ellie Grant

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January 17, 2025 14:29

Mel Gibson has been appointed as a 'Special Ambassador to Hollywood' by Donald Trump despite his history of alleged antisemitism (Image: Getty)

Gal Gadot says she wasn’t forbidden from wearing a hostage pin to Golden Globes

The Israeli ‘Wonder Woman’ actress clarifies rumour that she was forbidden from showing support for hostages at awards ceremony on Sunday

By Eliana Jordan

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January 9, 2025 15:17

Gal Gadot faced criticism for not wearing the hostage pin at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on 5 January, and took to social media Wednesday to dismiss rumours that she was not allowed to wear the ribbon symbol. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Just how Jewish is Timothée Chalamet?

The American Oscar nominee is starring in two Jewish roles next year including a biopic of Bob Dylan

By Elisa Bray

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December 17, 2024 11:00

Timothée Chalamet attends the Los Angeles Premiere of A Complete Unknown (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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The boycotting of Gal Gadot isn’t ‘anti-war’ - it’s antisemitic, anti-progressive, and anti-human

From righteous to ruinous, how the progressive mask is slipping away in the wake of October 7

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August 13, 2024 12:59

Gal Gadot in the new live-action remake of Snow White (Disney)

Antizionists call for boycott of new Snow White film after Gal Gadot cast as Evil Queen

Following the release of a trailer for Gadot’s new film, Snow White, comments on social media have called for a boycott of the “evil Zionist” actress

By Hannah Gillott

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August 12, 2024 11:30

Gal Gadot (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)

Anti-Israel critics slam casting of Julia Garner in new Marvel film

The Jewish actor, whose mother is Israeli, faces backlash for her casting in role of traditionally male character Silver Surfer

By Eliana Jordan

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April 5, 2024 10:34

Actor Julia Garner will play Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel film 'The Fantastic Four' despite criticism over her Israeli background. (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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How Jewish is Marty Supreme star Odessa A’zion?

Only in America? Podhoretz, Reiner and the Jewish journey

Rob Reiner remembered by owner of NYC deli where iconic ‘When Harry Met Sally’ orgasm scene set

Son of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele arrested after couple found dead in LA home

Jewish Hollywood heavyweights ‘embracing the challenge’ of producing next James Bond film

Liev Schreiber and Sharon Osbourne among 1,200+ celebrities to sign letter against Israeli film boycott

The Hollywood boycott of Israel is a blow against the prospect of peace

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