Susan Sarandon, ex-NYC prof who pulled machete on Post reporter spotted at Columbia University anti-Israel protest

Actress Susan Sarandon — who was dropped last year from a talent agency over her anti-Jewish rant — and Shellyne Rodriguez, the ex-professor who threatened a Post reporter with a machete, were both spotted at an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University Friday.
Actress Susan Sarandon — who was dropped last year from a talent agency over her anti-Jewish rant — and Shellyne Rodriguez, the ex-professor who threatened a Post reporter with a machete, were both spotted at an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University Friday.

Actress Susan Sarandon — who was dropped last year from a talent agency over her anti-Jewish rant — and Shellyne Rodriguez, the ex-professor who threatened a Post reporter with a machete, were both spotted at an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University Friday.

The Oscar-winning “Dead Man Walking” star was seen strolling among demonstrators with “Free Palestine” signs while sporting a grin and an odd leather coat jacket decked out with an image of Bart Simpson on its red leather sleeve.

The 77-year-old celebrity has rocked the same quirky get-up at other anti-Israel demonstrations in recent months.

Actress Susan Sarandon and Shellyne Rodriguez, the ex-professor who threatened a Post reporter with a machete, were both spotted at anti-Israel protest at Columbia University Friday. Paul Martinka
Actress Susan Sarandon and Shellyne Rodriguez, the ex-professor who threatened a Post reporter with a machete, were both spotted at anti-Israel protest at Columbia University Friday. Paul Martinka

Rodriguez, who was fired from her latest teaching gig at Cooper Union for anti-Israel screeds, was spotted at the protest chatting with young demonstrators while wearing a traditional Arabic head scarf around her neck.

“I am here to support the students who understand that it is very important to have their voices heard,” Sarandon said in her remarks.

Rodriguez, who was fired from latest teaching gig at Cooper Union, was spotted at the protest chatting with young demonstrators. Robert Miller
Rodriguez, who was fired from latest teaching gig at Cooper Union, was spotted at the protest chatting with young demonstrators. Robert Miller

“It is important at this point to challenge all systems that are full of hate and bigotry and intolerance and injustice,” the Oscar-winner added.

In December, Sarandon was dropped from PTO Films project consideration and the United Talent Agency after going on an anti-Jewish rant.

The Oscar-winning “Thelma and Louise” star was seen strolling among demonstrators with “Free Palestine” signs while sporting a grin and an odd leather coat jacket decked out with an image of Bart Simpson. Paul Martinka
The Oscar-winning “Thelma and Louise” star was seen strolling among demonstrators with “Free Palestine” signs while sporting a grin and an odd leather coat jacket decked out with an image of Bart Simpson. Paul Martinka
Rodriguez, who was fired from latest teaching gig at Cooper Union for anti-Israel screeds, was spotted at the protest chatting with young demonstrators. Paul Martinka
Rodriguez, who was fired from latest teaching gig at Cooper Union for anti-Israel screeds, was spotted at the protest chatting with young demonstrators. Paul Martinka

She later apologized.

At a pro-Palestinian rally in New York City on Nov. 17, the star proclaimed that Jews were “getting a taste of what it is like to be Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence” following the global rise of antisemitic attacks due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Last month, she gave a speech at an anti-Israel protest in Washington Square Park, where she urged the crowd to disrupt “the narrative of the powerful.”

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