United Agents Head of Comedy, Kitty Laing, Steps Down Following Controversial Israel Posts

Laing's reposts about Israel-Hamas conflict, including controversial language and unverified claims, triggers departure from leadership roles amidst industry discomfort over agents' social media stances on recent events in Israel.

• United Agents Head of Comedy, Kitty Laing, steps down from her leadership role following controversial reposts concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite stepping down, she will continue to work with her clients and the United Agents team.
• Laing’s reposts included unverified and controversial statements, triggering concern and discomfort among industry professionals. She later apologized, recognizing her naivety and the harmful potential of unsubstantiated social media information.
• Kitty Laing used her social media accounts to voice controversial opinions about the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling UK's Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, 'a total moral coward' for defending Israel's 'right to defend' itself and referencing an unverified claim about Hamas.
• Following Laing's departure, Hollywood also witnessed another resignation over social posts. Maha Dakhil, CAA's Co-Head of Motion Pictures, stepped down from the agency's internal board after posting on Instagram, 'You're currently learning who supports genocide.'
• The unfolding events sparked mixed reactions within the entertainment industry, with divisions appearing within groups such as the Writers Guild of America West and among individual celebrities voicing their opinions on the conflict via social media or open letters. This diversity of opinion reflects the broader Hollywood response to the recent events in Israel.

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