It was a chaotic scene on the streets of Manhattan on Monday night when actor Alec Baldwin clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters. Video of the incident has gone viral, showing Baldwin shouting at a protester who asked him to condemn Israel.
Baldwin, who was on his way to work, was approached by the protester who put a phone in his face and asked, “You work in Hollywood. So do you condemn Israel?” Baldwin responded with outrage, calling it a “stupid question” and asking for a smarter question to answer.
As the situation escalated, NYPD officers quickly intervened and escorted Baldwin away from the crowd. Amidst the chaos, Baldwin can be heard shouting at the protesters to “stop crying” and “shut the fuck up.”
One protester even referenced the recent on-set shooting involving Baldwin, asking if he had killed someone. The incident referred to is the 2021 accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, a film that Baldwin was producing and starring in.
Despite the tense exchange, Baldwin did make it clear that he supports peace for Gaza, the region currently under conflict between Israel and Palestine. It remains unclear how the actor ended up interacting with the protesters and what led to the heated confrontation.
The incident has sparked controversy and has drawn criticism towards Baldwin. Many are questioning his response and behavior towards the protesters, while others are praising him for standing up for Israel. Netizens have been voicing their opinions and the video has been widely shared on social media platforms.
Baldwin has been known to be vocal about his political opinions in the past, often using his social media accounts to share his views. However, this incident has once again caught the attention of the public and has become a hot topic for debate.
Do we still hate Alec Baldwin? He showed more balls here than most people. pic.twitter.com/apJDPgwmfn
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) December 19, 2023
This incident highlights the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests in New York City and the tension surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. It also sheds light on the impact of celebrities and their role in influencing public discourse. As for Baldwin, he has yet to comment on the incident or issue a statement regarding his stance on the matter.
