Two times Oscar nominated actor James Woods’ Past Genocide Comments Resurface Amid Los Angeles Wildfires
As Los Angeles battles widespread wildfires, James Woods, the two-time Oscar-nominated actor, has experienced the devastation firsthand with his Pacific Palisades home destroyed by the flames. However, the actor’s personal tragedy has sparked a backlash online, as many users recall his controversial past statements, particularly his pro-Israel stance and support for violence against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
James Woods Shares His sufferings
During an appearance on CNN Wednesday, James Woods opened up about the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California, which forced him to evacuate his home in Pacific Palisades.
“I’m sorry, it’s just one day you’re in the pool, and the next, it’s all gone,” Woods said, placing his hands on his forehead.
Tears filled his eyes as he recounted how his wife, Sara Miller-Woods’s 8-year-old niece, brought out her “little piggy bank for us to rebuild our house.”
Woods shared this poignant moment on X, adding, “Some things will make a grown man cry.”
“I’m sorry, I thought I was stronger than this,” he said, his voice cracking.
A Devastating Loss
Woods, who was forced to evacuate his home as the fires approached, tearfully recounted his emotional ordeal during a television interview. He spoke about rescuing a neighbor and the heartbreak of losing his family home. However, netizens quickly resurfaced his past inflammatory remarks, in which he called for the mass killing of Palestinians, including children, during the Gaza conflict. Critics have expressed little sympathy for his misfortune, accusing him of hypocrisy, given the stark contrast between his support for violence and his personal loss.
What Was James Woods’ Tweet?
In October 2023, in reference to the Gaza conflict, Woods posted on X:
“Bomb the savages who didhh this back to the Stone Age. There are no grey areas. Kill them all.”
A month later, he advocated against a ceasefire deal and encouraged the further killing of civilians, using the hashtag #KillThemAll.
Criticism from the Online Community
Social media users pointed out the hypocrisy in Woods’ previous calls for genocide while dealing with his own misfortune. Many highlighted his infamous October 2023 tweet . in reference to the Gaza conflict. Others echoed these sentiments by pointing out the destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza, underscoring the divide between Woods’ past words and his current suffering.
Prominent figures such as American Imam Omar Suleiman also drew attention to what they perceived as divine justice, highlighting that while Woods lost his home, many Palestinians continue to endure hardship.
Other Celebrities Also Affected by Fires
Woods is not alone in suffering from the wildfires. Numerous high-profile figures, including Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, and Jamie Lee Curtis, have seen their homes destroyed in the flames that have ravaged Los Angeles’ affluent neighborhoods. However, the backlash against Woods remains particularly intense, with many questioning the fairness of his public display of grief given his past controversial comments.
This intersection of personal loss and politically charged rhetoric underscores the complexities public figures face in balancing their personal tragedies with their public actions and stances.