Jewish Celebrity

Israeli modeling tycoon linked to Epstein Affair claims 'I did not know about criminal activity'

Ofer Raphaeli, who founded the Israeli branch of MC2, said: “I met Jeffrey Epstein only twice, by chance, for a few minutes. There was no friendship, business connection, or any other connection."

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Justice Department in Washington on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Shaiman writes about the bitter and the sweet of a long, successful career with setbacks that still sting.

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

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

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


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.

 Lena Dunham attends the 2022 Gotham Awards in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., November 28, 2022.

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.

 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.

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."

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.

 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.

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.

 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.

 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.

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.

Apr 23, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Comedian Pete Davidson during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden.