Michael Rapaport tells Craig Carton that his support for Israel has cost him work in Hollywood
The entertainment industry, filled with those on the extreme far left of the political spectrum, has now become a hotbed of anti-Israel sentiment.Partially due to the views of many younger creatives and executives, and partially due to fear of angry reactions and boycotts from certain online communities.Even for actors with successful, lengthy careers, speaking up in support of Israel in 2026 carries immense risk.
And can cost jobs, opportunities, or hurt relationships with comedians, clubs, or staff at comedy shows.Just ask Michael Rapaport, who has consistently worked for 30-plus years, only to find that steadfast support of Israel was "controversial" enough to get him "ghosted" by the industry.CRAIG CARTON, MICHAEL RAPAPORT DISH ON THEIR SHARED DISLIKE FOR LEBRON JAMES: 'DEAD TO ME'Michael Rapaport and his wife, Kebe Dunn, pictured at a TV show premiere in Los Angeles on September 17, 2017.
(Rob Latour/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)Rapaport told Craig Carton for the premiere of his new OutKick program, "The Craig Carton Show" that it's been an "issue" for him in 2026."No, the yeah, the career stuff has been a problem," Rapaport said."There's been an issue.
The show's being boycotted.Sucks.
It doesn't make anybody comfortable.It doesn't make the club comfortable.
It doesn't make the other comedians comfortable."JERRY SEINFELD GIVES BLUNT THREE-WORD RESPONSE TO INFLUENCER ASKING FOR A 'FREE PALESTINE'Rapaport explained that some club staff have told him they've faced threats and harassment simply for booking him, and shows have been canceled due to safety concerns."....There was a show in Chicago and they said, 'We're not just getting threats that the club staff is getting called and harassed on social media, that if you go to work, this is going to happen to you'...'We have to cancel this show because the police are saying they can't promise they can be there on Thursday night.'"OUTKICK IS NOW ON THE FOX APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADMichael Rapaport ar...