Paramount Pictures accused actor Mark Ruffalo of antisemitism after he criticized the studio's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. ^[1] More than 180 figures from the Hollywood industry, including actors, directors, and Jewish celebrities, signed a letter in defense of Mark Ruffalo following accusations from Paramount. ^[2] More than 180 Jewish artists from Hollywood signed a letter to the magazine Variety to defend Mark Ruffalo against the accusations. ^[3] The artists described Paramount's accusation as absurd and a dangerous method of silencing legitimate criticism of corporate mergers. ^[4] The letter was signed by prominent figures including actor Joaquin Phoenix, director Todd Haynes, and actress Hannah Einbinder. ^[5] The letter signed by the Hollywood figures questioned Paramount's accusations harshly and argued that Ruffalo's criticism was a legitimate debate about the business operation. ^[6] The letter stated that labeling Mark Ruffalo as antisemitic for questioning a massive corporate merger is absurd and a dangerous way to silence legitimate criticism. ^[7]