Jewish Celebrity

From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor

In his new memoir “Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner,” Marc Shaiman reflects on a life shaped by chutzpah, fate, disappointment

|BySTEPHEN SILVER/JTA
Shaiman writes about the bitter and the sweet of a long, successful career with setbacks that still sting.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attend the premiere of ''Lola'' held at the Regency Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles, California, US, February 3, 2024.

Beckham family feud erupts as Brooklyn rules out reconciliation

Brooklyn, 26, said his parents had placed "countless lies" in the media to preserve the facade of a perfect family when in fact the family's "Brand Beckham" business always came first.

|ByREUTERS
Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks is awarded the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author Geraldine Brooks awarded Library of Congress fiction award

Geraldine Brooks, Jewish author of bestsellers like "People of the Book," wins the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
American model and businesswoman Caprice Bourret at the 2013 Butterfly Ball: A Sensory Experience, Battersea Evolution, in London, UK.

Jewish supermodel ditches her mezuzah over safety fears as antisemitism climbs in London

Caprice Bourret said she was “Afraid of the safety” for her children and said she “doesn’t recognize this country anymore.”

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

All the Jewish MLB players to watch in 2024

The 2023 MLB season represented a watershed moment for Jewish players and fans, as a record 19 Jewish players appeared in at least one big league game.

MARCH 20, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Opening Round - Group B - Israel v South Korea - Yokohama Baseball Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - July 29, 2021.

Not all heroes wear capes: Robert Downey Jr. commended for Jewish life necklace

Jewish star Robert Downey Jr. wore the necklace as he accepted the Maltin Modern Master Award for his role in Oppenheimer.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Robert Downey Jr, nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for "Oppenheimer", attends the Nominees Luncheon for the 96th Oscars in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. February 12, 2024.

Actor Josh Gad shares middle finger candle for people 'triggered' by Hanukkah

Gad posted an image of a candled hand displaying its middle finger with the message "For those of you triggered by people wishing each other happy Hanukkah, this is for you."

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Josh Gad attends the European premiere of Frozen 2 in London, Britain, November 17, 2019.

Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100

Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut, Kissinger Associates said.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023ByREUTERS
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger speaks during a ceremony unveiling a statue of former U.S. President Gerald Ford in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. May 3, 2011.

Actress Ginnifer Goodwin speaks on behalf of child hostages held by Hamas

The Once Upon A Time actress shared the story of 4-year-old Roz Asher, who is currently being held by Hamas terrorists.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
89th Academy Awards - Oscars Vanity Fair Party - Beverly Hills, California, US - 26/02/17 – Actress Ginnifer Goodwin

'March for Israel' rally to feature Debra Messing, Van Jones, families of kidnapped Israelis

This rally is a response to the recent surge in antisemitic incidents in the US, particularly following the tragic events of October 7.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
75th Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 07/01/2018 – Actress Debra Messing.

Nobody wears fame more comfortably than Henry Winkler

Some actors recede into roles. It took Winkler a long time to acknowledge that whomever he plays, the Fonz lurks.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023ByCHRISTOPHER BORRELLI
Henry Winkler poses for a photo with a few fans earlier this year in Rosemont, Illinois.

Mazel Tov! Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum engaged

Both Kravitz and Tatum have been previously married.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
Zoe Kravitz abd Channing Tatum

Pete Davidson reflects on Israel-Hamas war in somber opening of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Pete Davidson's Jewish father was killed in a terror attack as a child, which meant the events of October 7 had a deeper impact on him.

OCTOBER 16, 2023ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
Apr 23, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Comedian Pete Davidson during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

Gal Gadot, celebrities worldwide condemn surprise attack on Israel

Israeli pop star Noa Kirel posted a story showing an Israeli flag, along with the words: “Be strong and take care of yourselves. Am Yisrael Chai!”

OCTOBER 8, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
Actor Gal Gadot arrives for the Ninth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 15, 2023.