Michael Rapaport says he’s struggled to find work after backing Israel
Actor michael Rapaport has expressed that his support for Israel has negatively impacted his career, particularly his ability to find work in the entertainment industry. In an interview with Jewish world Weekly, Rapaport spoke about the challenges he has faced, mentioning that he has received threats due to his advocacy for Israel. Despite these difficulties and previous protests against his shows, he remains unfazed by the threats, asserting that he does not regret being outspoken about his support for Israel and Jewish people. Rapaport, who began his acting career in the early 1990s, is known for his roles in various films and TV shows and also hosts a podcast.he emphasizes that supporting Israel was not a choice for him, describing it as a natural part of his identity.
Sitcom and movie actor claims to have difficulty getting work after supporting Israel
Michael Rapaport is having difficulty finding work to continue his acting career, and he said his support for Israel is to blame.
The sitcom and movie actor made the revelations during an interview on Jewish World Weekly discussing the obstacles he’s faced in the entertainment field.
“There’s been, um, how do I say it, there’s been, um, there’s been some issues in terms of getting jobs as an actor,” he said.
Rapaport also acknowledged he previously received threats for his advocacy and public support for the country in the Middle East.
“Have you had a lot of pushback? Do you get threats, and are these something that likes scares you or concerns you?” asked i24NEWS journalist Emily Frances.
“I get threats on social media,” Rapaport replied. “I think if you don’t get threats on social media, you’re not doing social media right.”
However, the actor said he was not too concerned over threats.
“I’ve always gotten threats, whether it was stuff about politics, I’ve always gotten threats on social media,” he added. Those don’t concern me. I’ve had comedy shows protested. That doesn’t concern me.”
He then mentioned the employment challenges he’s faced due to his outspokenness. However, Rapaport explained that he has no regrets for doing so and stated that being supportive of Israel was “very natural.”
“I don’t have the slightest bit of regret,” Rapaport said. “I don’t. There was no choice.”
“‘Well, if you do this, this is going to happen. Or, if you do this, this won’t happen,’” he added. “Being supportive of Jews, being supportive of Israel, being supportive of our people, was not a choice. It was very, and is very natural and organic, to me.”
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Rapaport, 55, began his acting career in 1990 with an appearance on the ABC Vietnam War drama China Beach. His first movie role was in the 1992 film Zebrahead. He appeared in numerous films in the 1990s and 2000s, including Higher Learning, The Basketball Diaries, Beautiful Girls, Cop Land, Deep Blue Sea, Hitch, and Live Free or Die, among others. He also had recurring guest appearances in such sitcoms as Friends and My Name Is Earl.
In addition to his acting, Rapaport hosts the I Am Rapaport podcast.
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