Hollywood jews

Mazal tov to Mel Brooks: The 100-year-old man

Brooks, best known for directing irreverent films that became comedy classics, including The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs, was born in Brooklyn on June 28, 1926.

Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the "Spaceballs" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 21, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
 Sandra Bernhard performs during The Golden Probes Awards Gala at Sony Hall on November 03, 2025 in New York City.

Sandra Bernhard joins cast of 'The White Lotus' for upcoming season

Odessa A'zion at A24's "Marty Supreme" New York Premiere on Dec. 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’

Lawrence Bender with Lana Melman.

Jewish producer Lawrence Bender talks antisemitism in films and Red Alert - interview


These 7 Jewish actresses shaped Hollywood as we know it

Jewish directors, producers and writers are credited with developing the Hollywood system as we know it today.

A view of the iconic Hollywood sign

Belarus Jewish community holds memorial for Kirk Douglas

Douglas, who died last week in Los Angeles at the age of 103, was born Issur Danielovitch in Amsterdam, New York, to Yiddish-speaking Jewish parents.

Actor Michael Douglas poses with his father Kirk Douglas and son Cameron Douglas during the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 6, 2018

Accuser says Weinstein raped her, likens him to 'Jekyll and Hyde'

The woman, Jessica Mann, said she told no one about what had happened.

Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., June 5, 2018.

‘Hollywood Reporter’ names Gal Gadot as 1 of 5 breakout stars of the decade

The article is not yet on The Hollywood Reporter website, but apparently Moss got an advance look at the layout and posted it on her Instagram account.

Gal Gadot

Scarlett Johansson is back as Black Widow

Black Widow first appeared in Marvel’s “Iron Man 2” and since then has appeared in four “Avengers” films, as well as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.”

Actress Scarlett Johansson

A light that shines today, Marilyn Monroe’s menorah on auction

The famous Hollywood icon was gifted the Menorah by the parents of her third and last husband, playwright Arthur Miller.

Arthur Miller and Monroe at their wedding in June 1956

Al Pacino and Israeli girlfriend together at The Irishman premiere

The two have rumoured to be dating for a while, and have now made their first official appearance together

Cast member Al Pacino arrives for the premiere of film "The Irishman", in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 24, 2019.

Scarlett Johansson 'Pushing' for All-Women Marvel Movie

Johansson's mother is Jewish and her father is Christian but she has shown support for Israel in the past and says she identifies more with her Jewish side.

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Harvey Weinstein to be arraigned again ahead of criminal trial

Once among Hollywood's most powerful producers, Weinstein faces a Sept. 9 trial date in New York state court in Manhattan.

Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., June 5, 2018.

Hollywood actors, CEOs accused of paying bribes to scam college admissions

A view of the iconic Hollywood sign