Kate Beckinsale Slams Mark Ruffalo After Agent Firing Over Gaza Post

Actress Kate Beckinsale has alleged that her professional representation was terminated in November 2023 after she liked a social media post calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In comments made in April 2026, the actor further claimed that Oscar-nominated star Mark Ruffalo ignored her requests for support following the dismissal.

Beckinsale shared these claims in a series of now-deleted Instagram comments posted on a video featuring Ruffalo discussing the film Palestine 36. The actress suggested a gender-based disparity in how Hollywood handles political expressions, specifically targeting Ruffalo’s ability to remain employed while outspoken about the conflict.

Gosh, it must be so nice not to be fired by your Agent for liking a post about a ceasefire and not supporting the murdering of children. I guess having a penis in Hollywood really counts for a lot because you’ve not been fired by the same Agent that I had and she sent me a gift the week before so we didn’t have any beef, but I liked a post about a ceasefire and I’ve got fired on the same day as Susan Sarandon was fired, two days after the end of the strike after nine months of none of us being able to work at all.

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Details of the Termination

Beckinsale stated that she was dropped by her agent on November 11, 2023, which was two days after the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike. The actress claimed the firing occurred abruptly, despite a long-standing professional relationship with the agent. She noted that the agent had even sent her a gift one week prior to the termination, indicating there was no existing conflict between them.

The catalyst for the dismissal, according to Beckinsale, was her interaction with a social media post that advocated for a ceasefire and condemned the killing of children in Gaza. She expressed that it felt unfair for certain actors to face professional consequences for their views while others do not.

Beckinsale linked her experience to that of actress Susan Sarandon, noting that Sarandon was also dropped by her agency around the same time in November 2023.

Personal Hardships and Family Crisis

The actress revealed that the professional loss occurred during a period of significant personal turmoil. Beckinsale disclosed that her mother, Judy Loe, had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at the time.

Simultaneously, her stepfather, Roy Battersby, was critically ill. Battersby was undergoing cancer treatments and had suffered a severe stroke. Beckinsale stated she had been acting as a caregiver for her family and was preparing to travel to England to provide support when she received the news that her agent had dropped her.

Industry Context

The dispute comes as Beckinsale continues her work in the industry, including her role in the film The Canary Black. Mark Ruffalo, whom she accused of ignoring her messages, has been a vocal critic of the situation in Gaza for several years and was promoting the film Palestine 36 in the video where Beckinsale posted her grievances.

Beckinsale’s allegations highlight ongoing tensions within the entertainment industry regarding political activism and the perceived differences in how such activism affects the careers of male and female performers.