Actor Alia Bhatt finds herself listed on the Blockout 2024 roster alongside other notable figures such as Taylor Swift and Priyanka Chopra. Despite gaining global attention for her recent appearances at high-profile events like the Met Gala 2024 and the Gucci Cruise Show 2025, her inclusion in this list has stirred controversy due to her perceived silence on the Gaza crisis. Alia’s alleged inaction has led to accusations of complicity, with critics suggesting that she should have used her platform to draw attention to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.
The Blockout List is a social media-driven movement that gained momentum, particularly on platforms like TikTok, where users highlight celebrities who they believe haven’t spoken out enough against Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Following the Met Gala 2024, the movement gained further traction, with individuals sharing lists of blocked celebrities across various social media channels. The goal of this boycott initiative is to encourage these influential figures to use their platforms to advocate for a ceasefire in the region.
In contrast, there are many celebrities who have been commended for their outspokenness on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Actors like Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, and John Cusack have actively voiced their opposition to the war. Additionally, stars like Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, and Mahershala Ali showed their support for Artists4Ceasefire by wearing red pins at this year’s Oscars ceremony.
