Today, Mayim Bialik took to social media to voice her frustration over the lack of support shown for the hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 raid, particularly at the Oscars. She expressed her wish that everyone at the Oscars had worn a yellow ribbon to advocate for the immediate release of the hostages, including American citizens, taken from their homes. She highlighted the rejection of a ceasefire offer by Hamas, which demanded the return of captive women, elderly, and injured, using the hashtag #BringThemHome to emphasize her point.
At the Oscars, several celebrities, including ‘Poor Things’ actor Ramy Youssef, Oscar-nominated supporting actor Mark Ruffalo, and the ‘Barbie’ songwriting duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, were seen wearing ceasefire pins. These pins symbolized a collective call from the entertainment community for a permanent and immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Youssef shared with Deadline that the initiative, named “Artists for Ceasefire,” aims to halt violence against children, showcasing a growing list of artists advocating for peace.
Earlier in the year, Bialik experienced disruption during an author chat by protesters opposing her views. This incident underscores the contentious nature of her opinions within public forums.
Through a tweet, Bialik reiterated her disappointment with the Oscars attendees for not universally showing support for the hostages by wearing yellow ribbons. Her message underscores a deep concern for humanitarian issues and a call for more visible support from the entertainment industry.