Jewish actress sacked from animation show over Israel-Hamas comment.
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
11:35 AM – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Tara Strong, a Jewish Canadian-American voice actress, has been dropped from her role on the animation show Boxtown over her “controversial” social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Strong, 50, had been the voice behind several well-known shows, including Hello Kitty, The PowerPuff Girls, Rugrats, Teen Titans, and more. Up until her announcement that she would be fired from her role due to her “controversial” posts that she made regarding the Israel-Hamas war, she was also the voice behind the character “Bill the Orphan.”
Strong claimed that she believed she was fired from the show simply “for being Jewish.”
On Monday, the Boxtown official account made a statement addressing the decision on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Hello all! Just wanted to offer a quick update on Boxtown. We will be recasting the role of Bill (previously played by Tara Strong). We’ll have more info soon on open auditions. Thanks for y’all’s understanding as we re-orient and figure out the next steps,” the post read. “This decision was due to a trend among Tara’s recent online activity, including posts that promote controversial messages regarding the peoples of Palestine currently being affected by the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis…”
The situation sparked an outrage from fans of the show, with some who jumped to bash on the Boxtown’s management team for letting go of Strong.
Other users raged their opinions in the comments of the post, claiming that they agreed with Strong’s assertions regarding the Israel-Hamas war, which included a user who said that they have “seen this happen before.”
The voice actress posted a response on X after discovering she was being dropped from the animation show.
“Just found out on Twitter!” she wrote of the firing on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday. “This is what happens when you help fans get shows made I guess. Fired for being Jewish. Glad I helped you get your kickstarter money. Please lose my email address & pray for my family in Israel and in Gaza. & #prayforpeace.”
The show’s creators replied back to angry commenters with a post highlighting that there are other voice actors and writers on the show who are also Jewish.
Other commenters fired back asserting that Strong was fired for being Jewish and “not remaining silent.”
Strong responded further in the conversation to individuals who were blasting her as “Islamophobic,” adding, “I’m speaking about the terrorist organization HAMAS. We should all be against them.”
Previously, the voice actress made several posts expressing her support for the innocent victims and slamming the tragic actions committed by Hamas terrorists since they initiated the unprecedented attack on October 7th.
“For those who support the actions of #Hamas; when they infiltrate your hometown, on your soil, break into Jewish homes, raping, beheading innocent babies, will you applaud them? Will you wave their flag while they slaughter Christians & Muslims who don’t believe their ideologies?” one of Strong’s posts said.
Another post of hers read, “World’s gone crazy. People ARGUING online about whether or not the mass raping, shooting & kidnapping of innocent young women from around the world at a music festival is justified! Could happen at ANY music festival! Supporting terrorists empowers them & that’s globally terrifying.”
Boxtown’s official team announced that they will now be holding open auditions for Strong’s former role of Bill.
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To what extent should public figures be held accountable for their personal beliefs and statements, especially when it comes to sensitive political or social issues?
Voice actress Tara Strong has been dropped from her role on the animation show “Boxtown” due to her ”controversial” social media posts regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Strong, who is a Jewish Canadian-American, has voiced several well-known characters in shows such as “Hello Kitty,” “The PowerPuff Girls,” “Rugrats,” and “Teen Titans.”
The decision to fire Strong from her role as the character “Bill the Orphan” came after she made posts on social media expressing her opinions about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Strong claimed that she believed she was fired from the show simply because of her Jewish background. This incident has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and the role of personal opinions in the entertainment industry.
On Monday, the official “Boxtown” account made a statement on a social media platform addressing the decision to recast the role of Bill. The statement mentioned that the decision was influenced by Strong’s recent online activity, including posts promoting controversial messages regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis.
This incident raises questions about the boundaries of freedom of speech, especially when it comes to public figures in the entertainment industry. While individuals have the right to express their opinions, it becomes more complex when those opinions may be perceived as controversial or offensive. In this case, the producers of “Boxtown” made the decision to distance themselves from Strong’s views by recasting the role.
The controversy surrounding Strong’s firing highlights the delicate balance between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities. As public figures, actors and actresses often face scrutiny for their actions and statements. However, it is important to consider whether a personal opinion should impact someone’s professional career.
The decision made by the producers of “Boxtown” to recast the role of Bill has generated mixed reactions from fans and the general public. While some argue that it is necessary to separate an actor’s personal beliefs from their work, others believe that individuals in such positions should be held accountable for their actions and statements.
Overall, the case of Tara Strong being dropped from “Boxtown” due to her controversial social media posts brings attention to the complexities of balancing personal opinions and professional responsibilities in the entertainment industry. It prompts a larger conversation about the limits of freedom of speech and how public figures navigate the fine line between expressing their beliefs and the potential impact on their careers.
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