Asked What He Wants, Actor Andrew Garfield Said We Should Focus On The Lives Of Palestinians In Gaza Instead
“We should be putting our energies towards something that actually matters, maybe the lives of Palestinians in Gaza right now.”
British-American actor Andrew Garfield, voiced his support for Palestinians in Gaza during an interview with Joshua Horowitz on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast at New York City’s 92NY on Thursday, Oct. 12.
During the interview, when Horowitz asked Garfield what he wanted in his life, Garfield said that he was satisfied with his life and instead shifted the focus to global suffering.
“You know what, out of everyone in the world, I don’t need… I’m so happy,” Garfield, who is known for playing Spider-Man in “The Amazing Spider-Man” movies, said. “We should be putting our energies towards something that actually matters, maybe the lives of Palestinians in Gaza right now.”
“And anyone suffering, anyone oppressed, anyone that is suffering under the weight of the horrors of our world right now. Anyone who doesn’t have a choice in, you know, living lives of dignity,” he continued.
His remarks resonated widely, garnering both applause during the podcast and significant social media attention, with many fans praising his stance, particularly voicing it 92NY.
92NY has faced significant scrutiny regarding its stance on Palestine, after it canceled a literary event featuring Vietnamese-American author Viet Thanh Nguyen, who had signed an open letter advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The venue also implemented a policy prohibiting staff from expressing personal political views while on duty, which led to resignations and claims that the policy disproportionately targets pro-Palestine sentiments, according to Hyperallergic.
Garfield has a history of advocating for Palestinian rights, joining other celebrities in signing an open letter to US President Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
In addition to his support for Palestine, Garfield became the ambassador of sport for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation in 2011.
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