Javier Bardem slammed for targeting Pink over Macklemore comments: 'The left is eating itself'
Actor Javier Bardem has stepped into the middle of the controversy surrounding Pink, Macklemore and the Israel-Gaza conflict — and is now taking heat for it.The "No Country for Old Men" star shared multiple posts to his Instagram Stories Monday urging followers to sign a Change.org petition demanding that Pink be removed as a UNICEF ambassador, according to Reuters.The petition Bardem promoted, titled "Remove Pink as a UNICEF Ambassador," calls on the organization to remove the singer from her position.ED SHEERAN SAYS HE TRIED TO ‘BUILD A BRIDGE’ OVER MACKLEMORE TOUR SPOT BEFORE VENUES SAID NOJavier Bardem promoted a petition calling for Pink to be removed from her UNICEF ambassador role following controversy involving Macklemore's pro-Palestinian performance.(Getty Images)Supporters argue that Pink’s comments are "incompatible with the role of a UNICEF Ambassador" and say ambassadors should promote "peace, understanding, and humanitarian values above personal biases."The petition urges UNICEF to "take decisive action and remove Pink as an ambassador," arguing that the organization must remain committed to all children regardless of "nationality or heritage."Bardem’s move drew pushback from fans and fellow celebrities who questioned why the actor was backing an effort to strip Pink of her UNICEF title over comments she made after Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian concert appearance.Michael Rapaport delivered one of the most blistering responses, mocking Bardem as a "tattletale" and accusing the actor of going after Pink through a petition rather than confronting her directly.He wrote in an Instagram caption: "Javier Bar-Dumb Dumb initiated,signed & is promoting a petition to have singer PINK removed as a UNICEF Ambassador.
He’s is Bullying a Proud Jewish Woman."Rapaport continued in his video: "Javier Bar-Dumb Dumb.Javier Bardem, what the f--- are you doing, you little tattle-tale? Hall monitor … you are a grown man, a grown f---ing man.
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