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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with cancer

In 2024, Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis after it was discovered during a routine colonoscopy the year before.

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James Van Der Beek at 76th Golden Globe Awards, taken January 6, 2019.
Niv Sultan and Maor Schweitzer from Matchmaking 2

Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel

Rapaport has become an outspoken advocate for Israel and against antisemitism since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023.

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ACTOR MOHAMMAD BAKRI poses for a picture at the opening ceremony of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) in Dubai, December 9, 2009.

Controversial actor, director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72

Bakri’s triumphs as an actor in films, television, and on stage were eclipsed in later years by a struggle over his 2002 documentary, Jenin, Jenin, about Operation Defensive Shield.

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Cast members Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney attend a premiere for the film 'The Housemaid' in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 15, 2025.

Sydney Sweeney stuns in dress designed by Israeli fashion designer Galia Lahav

“A perfect match of Hollywood glamour and Israeli couture,” Israel’s embassy to the US wrote on social media.

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Mrs. Maisel's Caroline Aaron talks Jews on TV, new Israeli show

Caroline Aaron spoke to The Jerusalem Post about her life as a Jewish actress and her experiences on one of the most popular Jewish-oriented sitcoms of recent years.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
CAROLINE AARON arrives at the 77th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, January 2020.

Actress Sharon Stone makes 'personal plea' against antisemitism on social media

Actress Sharon Stone, who is not Jewish herself, has also spoken out on social media against antisemitism in the past.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The 75th Cannes Film Festival - Screening of the film "Crimes of the Future" in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, May 23, 2022. Sharon Stone poses.

Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little child star unrecognizable as MMA fighter

Former child actor, Jonathan Lipnicki, is completely unrecognizable in new Instagram posts.

AUGUST 11, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Actor Jonathan Lipnicki attends The Creative Coalition's First Party in Washington, DC, January 20, 2001.

Sasson Gabai and 'The Band’s Visit' celebrated in New England

“The Band’s Visit” follows the story of an Egyptian police band who find themselves marooned in a remote town in the Israeli desert.

AUGUST 10, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Sasson Gabay in THE BAND'S VISIT, photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade 2018.

Ezra Miller charged with felony burglary in Vermont

Miller, who has made controversial headlines this year for a number of incidences, is the star of the upcoming "Flash" movie, which is set to be released in June 2023.

AUGUST 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ezra Miller attends the First Annual "Time 100 Next" gala in New York

When ‘Fiddler’ star Topol was disgusted by legendary musical

Chaim Topol was originally disgusted by 'Fiddler on the Roof'. Soon after changing his mind, war in Israel took him off the stage...

JULY 26, 2022ByZACK ROTHBART/NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL
Israeli poster for the 'Fiddler on the Roof' feature film, starring Chaim Topol. From the National Library of Israel Ephemera Collection

Amber Heard appeals ruling that she defamed Johnny Depp

"We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the First Amendment," a spokesperson said to Reuters.

JULY 21, 2022ByREUTERS
Actress Amber Heard sits in the courtroom during Johnny Depp's defamation case against her at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, US, April 14, 2022.

Adir Miller stops monkeying around in Israeli drama film

Behind the scenes with the comic star on the set of Avi Nesher’s drama ‘The Monkey House’

JULY 16, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN
DIRECTOR Avi Nesher (left) works with Adir Miller and Suzanna Papian on the set of ‘The Monkey House.’

Larry Storch, Jewish-American actor of 'F Troop' fame, dies at 99

Storch is most well-known for his Emmy-nominated role of the bumbling and dimwitted Cpl. Randolph Agarn on the popular 1960s Western comedic sitcom 'F Troop.'

JULY 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish-American actor and comedian Larry Storch, circa 1995 (Illustrative).

James Caan, Jewish movie star known for tough guy roles, dead at 82

Caan, who died Wednesday at 82, staked out rare ground in Hollywood as a Jew known for blockbuster tough guy roles.

JULY 8, 2022ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
James Caan stands under casino lights in a scene from the 1974 film "The Gambler."