{"id":2317251,"date":"2026-03-07T15:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2317251"},"modified":"2026-03-07T15:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:40:08","slug":"hollywood-reacts-to-donald-trumps-iran-war-mark-ruffalo-jane-fonda-and-jack-white-speak-out-as-celebrities-clash-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/hollywood-reacts-to-donald-trumps-iran-war-mark-ruffalo-jane-fonda-and-jack-white-speak-out-as-celebrities-clash-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood Reacts to Donald Trump&#8217;s Iran War: Mark Ruffalo, Jane Fonda and Jack White Speak Out as Celebrities Clash Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Hollywood celebrities reacted to Donald Trump\u2019s military strikes on Iran.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pWMd3moR3QiOCypR1Hgc5A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/46247e19d556d318c2a819e4283f7b0e\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Hollywood celebrities reacted to Donald Trump\u2019s military strikes on Iran.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/hollywood\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hollywood;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Hollywood<\/a> stars are once again stepping into the political arena \u2014 this time over President <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/donald-trump\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Donald Trump;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Donald Trump<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s decision to launch military strikes on Iran alongside Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Within hours of the attacks, celebrities across music, film and television flooded social media with reactions, revealing a sharply divided entertainment industry. While many stars condemned the military action as reckless and dangerous, others praised the strikes as a strong stand against Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Celebrities Condemn the Military Strikes<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Mark Ruffalo and other stars criticized the operation on social media.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_z5hGVSj0iM6Ba5DYXZVSA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/ac4df0c0c028a4297ad6fca3cf39bc73\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Mark Ruffalo and other stars criticized the operation on social media.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Several outspoken Trump critics in Hollywood quickly used social media to criticize the operation.<\/p>\n<p>Actor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/john-cusack\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:John Cusack;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>John Cusack<\/strong><\/a> accused the president of launching what he called a distraction campaign, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/johncusack\/status\/2027832675654934619?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:posting on X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">posting on X<\/a> that Trump had started a \u201cwag the dog war\u201d to divert attention from other controversies including the Epstein files.<\/p>\n<p>Singer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/jack-white\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jack White;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Jack White<\/strong><\/a> also mocked the president in a lengthy <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVTYRAkjnGJ\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Instagram post<\/a>, criticizing the tone of Trump\u2019s announcement and joking about the idea of a \u201cBoard of Peace\u201d while the U.S. entered another conflict.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t you love seeing him declare war on a country while wearing a trucker hat that says \u2018USA\u2019 on it?\u201d White wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Actor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/mark-ruffalo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mark Ruffalo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Mark Ruffalo<\/strong><\/a>, another frequent political commentator, suggested the war had been inevitable, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@markruffalo\/post\/DVTuXU4jESd?xmt=AQF0PzkVigaNnCKJoHf8K1QZhxwKxaal6Pgk24T6P1tKzw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:writing on social media;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">writing on social media<\/a> that <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/jared-kushner\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jared Kushner;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Jared Kushner<\/strong><\/a> \u201cwas sent to make sure we went to war.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Actress <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/white-lotus-carrie-coon-backlash-husband-tracy-letts-crushes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carrie Coon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Carrie Coon<\/strong><\/a> offered a brief but pointed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/carriecoon\/status\/2027744798300409979?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:remark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">remark<\/a> online, referencing Trump\u2019s rhetoric around national security. \u201c\u2018Department of War.\u2019 They weren\u2019t kidding about that,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Jane Fonda Joins Anti-War Protest<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Jane Fonda spoke at an anti-war protest in Los Angeles following the attacks.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UGgaIgv_DWIJMFKFVey_vA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/b7c53f6569e52e91ea6a726f33baebf5\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Jane Fonda spoke at an anti-war protest in Los Angeles following the attacks.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some stars have taken their criticism beyond social media.<\/p>\n<p>Actress and longtime activist <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/jane-fonda\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jane Fonda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Jane Fonda<\/strong><\/a> spoke at an anti-war protest in Los Angeles, comparing the situation to earlier U.S. conflicts and warning of the potential consequences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis dangerous and insane war against Iran not only violates international law and our constitution and War Powers Act, but risks exploding into a vast war of mass proportion,\u201d Fonda said, according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/post\/rallies-military-action-iran-draw-demonstrators-southern-california\/18662569\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ABC7;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">ABC7<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>She warned that the conflict could endanger both civilians and U.S. service members.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Other Celebrities Praise Donald Trump\u2019s Decision<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Some celebrities, including Dean Cain, expressed support for Donald Trump\u2019s decision to launch strikes.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6XAZERfPd1XIR.pZiCMqnQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/8cc727bb6191d2cc21fb60ea070fd1c6\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Some celebrities, including Dean Cain, expressed support for Donald Trump\u2019s decision to launch strikes.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Not all reactions from the entertainment world have been critical.<\/p>\n<p>Actor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/keith-olbermann-supporting-james-woods-house-burning-down-trump-support\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:James Woods;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>James Woods<\/strong><\/a> praised the military action by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RealJamesWoods\/status\/2027793547102195783\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sharing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">sharing<\/a> one of Trump\u2019s previous statements on social media: \u201cAs long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,\u201d adding the caption: \u201cPromises kept.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lois &amp; Clark actor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/dean-cain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dean Cain;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Dean Cain<\/strong><\/a> also expressed support, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RealDeanCain\/status\/2027901275619398089\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:posting;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">posting<\/a> footage of Vice President <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/kamala-harris\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kamala Harris;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Kamala Harris<\/strong><\/a> criticizing the strikes and writing, \u201cMan, we dodged a bullet\u2026 and more!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneur <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/elon-musk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Elon Musk;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Elon Musk<\/strong><\/a> appeared to celebrate the death of Iran\u2019s supreme leader, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/2027953916365672815\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:writing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">writing<\/a> simply on X: \u201cAnother one bites the dust.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Comedian <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/roseanne-barr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Roseanne Barr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><strong>Roseanne Barr<\/strong><\/a> also posted multiple messages mocking critics of the war and suggesting regime change in Iran could benefit women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Hollywood\u2019s Political Voice<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"The conflict sparked debate across Hollywood and social media.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dfV9juPbbOFXnVXwcHS5.g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/9647c14f1f9d74bedc770c4d1707e087\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The conflict sparked debate across Hollywood and social media.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Celebrity commentary on global conflicts has become increasingly common in the social media era, where stars can instantly reach millions of followers.<\/p>\n<p>The reactions to Trump\u2019s Iran strikes illustrate how quickly geopolitical events spill into pop culture conversations \u2014 with entertainers, activists and public figures using their platforms to shape the debate.<\/p>\n<p>Read more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.okmagazine.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OK!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">OK!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get OK!&#8217;s biggest scoops and scandals delivered right 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