‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder won her first Emmy for best supporting actress in a comedy series and used the stage to raise the voice for innocent Palestinians. As she wrapped her acceptance speech, she said, “Go Birds and Free Palestine.”
The moment quickly travelled online and sparked discussion about celebrity speech, the Israel Palestine war, and the space for conscience in award shows.
Einbinder kept her onstage message short and direct which echoed at the hall full of International celebrities.
Acceptance speech ends with ‘Free Palestine’ message
Einbinder’s sign off paired a lighthearted sports nod with a serious appeal. The line “Free Palestine” placed a global issue at the centre of a night usually devoted to craft and career milestones.
Viewers and industry voices debated the choice. Some praised the clarity and timing. Others questioned whether award stages should host political calls.
Either way, the message ensured that a widely watched broadcast carried a reminder of human costs beyond the auditorium.
Furthermore, art throughout the history has used by the humans to express their concerns in the society and try to depict social injustices for better and prosperous future.
Backstage remarks of Einbinder separate Judaism from Israeli state
Backstage, while her name was being engraved on the trophy, Einbinder explained her words. “It is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel. Our religion and our culture … is really separate to this sort of ethno nationalist state,” she said.
The clarification framed her stance as a matter of faith, ethics, and civic duty.
It also echoed a broader conversation among artists and audiences about identity, nationalism, and accountability.
For many viewers, the night delivered both a breakthrough performance honour and a forceful plea for empathy and peace.
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