Hacks Star Hannah Einbinder Sparks Discussion with Emmy Speech Criticizing ICE and Supporting Palestine
Los Angeles, September 14, 2025 — Hannah Einbinder, the rising star of HBO Max’s hit comedy Hacks, made headlines during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards with a bold and politically charged acceptance speech. Winning her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Einbinder concluded her speech with a statement that immediately drew attention:
“Go Birds, f*** ICE, and free Palestine.”
The expletive directed at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was censored on live television but was audible to the live audience. Her call for Palestinian freedom, however, resonated widely, with many applauding her willingness to use the global stage to speak on pressing social issues.
Einbinder, the daughter of Saturday Night Live alum Laraine Newman, has been a vocal advocate for human rights, particularly for Palestinian causes. At the ceremony, she wore a red Artists4Ceasefire pin and has previously signed a letter urging accountability from the film industry regarding the Gaza conflict.
Backstage, Einbinder elaborated that as a Jewish person, she feels a responsibility to distinguish Jewish identity from the policies of the Israeli government. She expressed support for Film Workers for Palestine, an organization advocating for boycotts against institutions alleged to be complicit in human rights violations.
The speech has sparked widespread conversation about the intersection of entertainment and activism, highlighting the influence public figures can have when addressing global political issues. While some viewers criticized the remarks as controversial, many praised Einbinder for her courage in speaking out on a high-profile platform.
Einbinder’s win and her speech underscore her growing prominence in Hollywood, not only as a talented actress but also as a bold voice in social and political discourse.
