Susan Sarandon criticizes Hollywood during Barcelona visit

The actress receives the 2026 International Goya Award and praises Spain's stance on the Gaza conflict.

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Generic image of microphones at a cultural press conference.

Actress Susan Sarandon arrived in Barcelona this Saturday to accept the 2026 International Goya Award, using the platform to challenge the political climate within Hollywood.

During a media event in the Catalan capital, Sarandon described the idea of a liberal Hollywood as a myth. She argued that the industry is solely driven by profit and maintains strict standards regarding age and physical appearance, while penalizing those who speak out on controversial issues.

"We should be able to say what we think without threats, and it is happening."

Susan Sarandon · Actress
The Oscar winner also expressed her admiration for Spain and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, specifically regarding their humanitarian stance on Gaza. She noted that seeing such clear leadership in Europe provides a sense of hope that is currently missing in the United States.