Renowned voice actress Tara Strong, who has lent her talents to hit animated shows like “The Powerpuff Girls” and “Teen Titans,” was recently fired from her role on the independent series “Boxtown” after expressing her support for Israel and condemning the recent Hamas terrorist attacks.
The talented 50-year-old star, known for her iconic and beloved characters, took to social media platform X to share the news with her fans. In a post on Friday, Strong wrote, “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.”
The news was confirmed by “Boxtown” in a social media post on Thursday. The show announced that they will be recasting the role of Bill, previously played by Strong, and will hold open auditions for the part. In their statement, the show explained that the decision was made due to Strong’s recent online activity, including posts that promote controversial messages regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis.
The official statement from “Boxtown” reads, “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. 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.”
— “Boxtown” the animated series (@BoxtownOfficial) October 16, 2023
Strong had previously used her social media platforms to condemn the terror attacks on Israel. In one tweet, she wrote, “For those who support the actions of #Hamas; when they infiltrate your hometown, on your soil, break into Jewish homes, raping, beheading innocent babies, will you applaud them? Will you wave their flag while they slaughter Christians & Muslims who don’t believe their ideologies?”
Another tweet from Strong read, “World’s gone crazy. People ARGUING online about whether or not the mass raping, shooting & kidnapping of innocent young women from around the world at a music festival is justified! Could happen at ANY music festival! Supporting terrorists empowers them & that’s globally terrifying.”
The decision to fire Strong has caused a stir on social media, with many fans coming to her defense and expressing their disappointment in the show’s decision. Strong’s supporters have also called for a boycott of “Boxtown” and its backers.
Strong has remained firm in her beliefs and continues to speak out against terrorism and violence. She signed off with a final tweet, “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING DISGUSTING ONLINE, SHOW IT TO EVERYONE! MAKE PEOPLE AWARE. UNCOVER IT, POINT IT OUT, LEARN FROM IT #endterrorism.”
