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


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!”

 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.

Sharon Osbourne: Roger Waters is always making jokes about Jews, comments about money

Osbourne, when asked if she thought Waters was antisemitic, responded, “Is the Pope a Catholic?”

Sharon Osbourne speaks during 10th annual of "Classic Rock Roll of Honour" awards in Los Angeles, California

A chance discovery connected US soccer star Matt Turner to his Jewish roots

Matt Turner’s paternal great-grandmother’s emigration papers led to the massive discovery.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - August 12, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Matt Turner applauds fans after the match

Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WW2 photographer in upcoming biopic

The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday.

Andy Samberg poses on the red carpet for the "Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers" premiere in Hollywood, California, U.S., May 18, 2022.

Paul Reubens, Jewish actor who played Pee-Wee Herman, dies at 70

Paul Reubens, the actor who played Pee-Wee Herman, died at 70 overnight after a years-long battle with cancer.

 Paul Reubens 'Pee-Wee Herman' arrives for the TV Land Awards 10th Anniversary at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York April 14, 2012.

Rachel Bloom’s one-woman musical comedy to open off-Broadway this fall

A Los Angeles native, Bloom, who studied drama at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, once told JTA that she always felt a kinship with New York Jews.

 Rachel Bloom at 37th College Television Awards.

What Marc Maron’s comedy special taught me about laughter and Tisha B’Av

When we celebrate the genius of Jewish humor are we mocking those who suffered without its comforts?

Cast member Marc Maron poses at a premiere for the film "Respect" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 8, 2021.

‘And Just Like That…’ star Alexa Swinton is having her bat mitzvah in Israel

It’s Swinton’s first visit to Israel, where she has many relatives she has never met before.

 THE STARS of ‘And Just Like That...’

Jason Schwartzman is a cantor and Carol Kane is his bat mitzvah student in comedy

Shooting for “Between the Temples,” a self-described “anxious comedy,” has already wrapped.

Cast members Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Carol Kane, and Billy Crystal of the Princess Bride pose for a photograph as they arrive for a special 25th anniversary viewing of the film during the New York Film

Judy Blume is having a moment. Here’s why Jewish women love her work.

Blume is having a moment with the recent release of a documentary about her life and career streaming on Amazon Prime titled “Judy Blume Forever” and a major on-screen movie adaptation.

Judy Blume