(Jewish Group) Famous figures accused of anti-Semitism (slideshow)
Famous figures accused of anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is one of the oldest forms of hate in human history. Discrimination against the Jewish people is most often associated with World War II and the Holocaust, but the ideologies at the center of Nazism can be traced back centuries. This deep-rooted prejudice in society is still prevalent today, even in a time when any form of bigotry is supposedly unacceptable. This has become more clear in recent years with the rise of the far right and conspiracy theories that there is an international Jewish plot to dominate the world. And these shocking views have been shared by a surprising number of public figures from the past and present.
Click through for a rundown of the most famous faces to be accused of anti-Semitism, from Oscar-winning actors to powerful politicians.
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