Hollywood actor Guy Pearce apologizes for antisemitic posts, quits social media

Hollywood actor Guy Pearce has apologized for a series of social media posts claiming that the top three pornography companies are owned by Jews, that Israel was behind the 9/11 terror attacks as well as the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Pearce, who was nominated for an Oscar earlier this year for his performance in ‘The Brutalist,’ also shared material from Holocaust denying White supremacist Nick Fuentes.

“It has been brought to my attention that, in my support of Palestine, I have inadvertently re-posted articles and/or statements, that have contained misinformation and falsehoods,” Pearce says in a statement to the UK Jewish News. “I am aware how sharing inaccurate content can cause confusion and distress; for this, I am deeply sorry. I will certainly endeavor to be more diligent in the future to verify anything I share online.”

In a subsequent post, Pearce wrote, “I meant every word of that apology but I recognize that meaningful action must accompany any apology. To prevent any further hurt, confusion or damage to others, I will be stepping back from social media for the time being.”