Hannah Einbinder uses Emmy speech to support Palestine, slam ICE
What's the story
Hollywood actor Hannah Einbinder used her Emmy Awards acceptance speech on Monday to voice support for a free Palestine and criticize ICE. The Hacks star won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the show at the 77th Primetime Emmys. She declared: "Go Birds, f*** ICE, and free Palestine."
Audience response
Her viral speech cost her some bucks
The "Birds" reference was a nod to the Philadelphia Eagles's victory over the Kansas City Chiefs earlier in the day. On broadcast, CBS and JioHotstar muted the expletive, briefly cutting to a wide shot of the audience. However, her uncensored speech went viral online. Also, as she went over the stipulated time, Einbinder will have to pay a certain amount. This is due to host Nate Bargatze's charity fundraiser, which charges celebrities for every minute they go over allotted time.
Twitter Post
Listen to her speech here
"I just want to say, go birds, fuck ICE and free Palestine," "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder at the #Emmys pic.twitter.com/9Ja2iYhXyD
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 15, 2025
Activism
Einbinder has been vocal about the ongoing conflict
Einbinder has been vocal about the ongoing conflict on her social media. She recently reposted appeals from Artists4Ceasefire, an organization calling on leaders to act against "unprecedented levels of starvation" in Gaza. In July, she co-signed a statement demanding an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted aid to civilians, and the release of hostages.
Career highlights
'Hacks' canceled after 5 seasons
Einbinder's political statement at the Emmys came after it was revealed earlier that Hacks would end after five seasons. She has been nominated for a total of four Emmys for her role as Ava Daniels on Hacks, with this win marking her first. Earlier in the night, her co-star Jean Smart won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.