Guy Pearce Apologizes for Antisemitic Posts, Steps Back

Australian actor Guy Pearce has apologized for sharing misleading and antisemitic content on social media while expressing support for Palestine and announced he is stepping back from online platforms to avoid further harm.

Pearce, known for roles in films such as Memento and The King's Speech, issued the apology on November 27, 2025, after reports emerged that he had reposted material featuring far-right commentator Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist known for promoting extremist views. The posts Pearce shared also included claims blaming Israel for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, accusing Israeli officials of involvement in the attempted murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and alleging that the top three explicit content companies are owned by Jewish people. One specific post from early November stated, "Remember, when Zionists tell you Islam will destroy America. While several major Las Vegas casino-hotels that have caused gambling addictions, debt and prostitution were created and owned by Jewish Zionists. The Zionists not Jews want you to fear the people who stand against the corruption they are creating."

In his statement to Jewish News, Pearce said,...