Jewish Celebrity

British-Jewish author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault

Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89

In 1997, Towne received the Screen Laurel Award, the Writers Guild of America’s highest award for screenwriting.

By DENNIS MCLELLAN
04/07/2024
Ziggy Marley

Bob Marley’s grandson satisfies his soul at his bar mitzvah

Abraham Marley's mother, Orly Agai Marley, is Israeli, of Iranian-Jewish descent.

Legendary footballer, David Beckham is eligible for Israeli citizenship

Beckham, whose maternal grandfather was Jewish, is eligible for Israeli citizenship due to 'The Law of Return'.

Jewish comedian Lena Dunham discovers her family’s Holocaust story on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’

The PBS series has previously uncovered the Jewish histories of rock star Alanis Morissette, who also discovered her family’s Holocaust history, as well as Pamela Adlon, Dustin Hoffman and others.

By JTA/JACOB GARVIS
29/03/2024

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.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
20/03/2024

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

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

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."

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

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

By REUTERS
30/11/2023

Famed 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.

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