Joyland actress Rasti Farooq recently used X to strongly denounce comedic actress Amy Schumer for her divisive remarks about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Schumer was quoted as saying, “The focus is so razor-sharp on Jewish people but not on Hamas,” in an April 30 interview with Variety. It’s really peculiar.”
Alongside the Variety cover image of Schumer lifting up her curled bicep in a clear display of strength while wearing a black dress, an enraged Farooq attacked the actress for her position on the continued extermination of Palestinians. Farooq labeled Schumer “despicable” and posted a link to the contentious interview. In light of Schumer’s comments, both in the interview and on her social media, Farooq was shocked by the publication’s jubilant attitude.
The incensed Joyland actor added, “The truly unparalleled power of a despicable white woman who posts all “Gazans are r*pists,” provokes and condones the dehumanization and wholesale slaughter of Muslims and Arabs, walks away scot-free, and is celebrated as some bastion of white feminist strength.”
The well-known actor and director from Pakistan has frequently posted on social media to show sympathy for Palestinians stranded in the conflict, utilizing her global platform. The latest image on Farooq’s Instagram page promotes a protest in support of the Palestinian people that will take place outside the US embassy. The headline of the banner reads, “Protest for Palestine.”
Schumer has already faced criticism from the public for his contentious remarks about the continuing situation in the Gaza Strip. The Trainwreck star reshared remarks made by British historian and TV host Simon Sebag Montefire, who compared Palestinians to rapists, on her Instagram account last month. But Schumer’s fans came together in the post’s comments section, slamming the actor for consistently showing only one side of the story.
Variety claims that Schumer is not bothered by such criticism. Schumer said in the interview that she has heard people refer to her as a Zionist on the streets of New York, but that “it didn’t even raise my heart rate.” Given Schumer’s detached stance on the issue, it is very certain that Farooq will face further public criticism for her comments after this one.
The truly unparalleled power of a despicable white woman who posts all “Gazans are r*pists”, provokes and condones the dehumanisation and wholesale slaughter of Muslims and Arabs, walks away scot-free and is celebrated as some bastion of white feminist strength https://t.co/WtuCg7CyPl
— Rasti Farooq (@rasti_farooq) April 30, 2024
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