Who is Tara Strong? Famous voice actress fired from her role in animated series 'Boxtown' for supporting Israel
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Faous cartoon actress Tara Strong, has been fired from her role in the independent animated series “Boxtown” following her series of posts about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The prominent personality, who voiced characters on several Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows, including 'The PowerPuff Girls' and 'Rugrats' found she has been let go from social media and claimed she was axed from the show simply “for being Jewish.”
Just found out on twitter! This is what happens when you help fans get shows made I guess. Fired for being Jewish. Glad I helped you get your kickstarter money. Please lose my email address & pray for my family in Israel and in Gaza. & #prayforpeace.
— tara strong (@tarastrong) October 13, 2023
Tara Strong expresses her disappointment on X
“Just found out on Twitter!” she wrote on X, referring to the social media platform’s former moniker, according to New York Post.
“This is what happens when you help fans get shows made, I guess. Fired for being Jewish. Glad I helped you get your kickstarter money. Please lose my email address & pray for my family in Israel and in Gaza & #prayforpeace.”
The 50-year-old wrote her statement in response to the show’s official account announcing that the role would be recast.
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What did the animated series announce?
“Hello all! Just wanted to offer a quick update on Boxtown,” the account wrote on October 12, adding “We will be recasting the role of Bill (previously played by Tara Strong). We’ll have more info soon on open auditions. Thanks for y’all’s understanding as we re-orient and figure out the next steps.”
The incident, understandably triggered fans, some of whom rushed to slam the show for cutting ties with Strong.
“I’ve seen this before,” wrote one person who echoed Strong’s claims that she was fired for being Jewish.
Hello all! Just wanted to offer a quick update on Boxtown. We will be recasting the role of Bill (previously played by Tara Strong). We’ll have more info soon on open auditions.
— “Boxtown” the animated series (@BoxtownOfficial) October 12, 2023
Thanks for y’all’s understanding as we re-orient and figure out the next steps. #Boxtown…
The show, however, debunked the claims
The show, although, later responded to the criticisms by sharing a post, saying it boasts other Jewish actors and writers on its roster.
Strong also took aim at the haters blasting her as “Islamophobic” writing, “I’m speaking about the terrorist org HAMAS. We should all be against them.”
The 'Boxton' account addressed the decision on Monday, October 16, to cut Strong loose in a statement on social media.
“This decision was due to a trend among Tara’s recent online activity, including posts that promote controversial messages regarding the peoples of Palestine currently being affected by the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis,” the statement read in part.
I believe this, I’m speaking about the terrorist org HAMAS. We should all be against them.
— tara strong (@tarastrong) October 13, 2023
“We believe that our public platform gives us a duty to be careful when it comes to hateful messages and misinformation online. This extends to our cast and crew. This was not a difficult decision,” the statement added.
“Our hearts are with the Palestinian and Israeli children and families being affected by the ongoing conflict. People should be able to live freely without being threatened by constant abuse and terror. We are hoping for the best,” the post concluded.
