Hollywood Stars Divided Over Trump's Iran Strikes

Celebrities condemn military action while others praise 'promises kept'

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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President Donald Trump's decision to launch strikes against Iran has drawn strong reactions from Hollywood celebrities. While some, including John Cusack, Rosie O'Donnell, and Jane Fonda, have condemned the action as a violation of international law and a risk of escalating conflict, others like James Woods and Dean Cain have praised Trump for fulfilling his campaign promise to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Why it matters

The differing reactions from Hollywood stars reflect the broader political divide in the country over Trump's foreign policy approach. The strikes against Iran have the potential to significantly impact global stability and U.S. relations, making the celebrity responses noteworthy as they can influence public opinion.

The details

The U.S. and Israel launched offensive measures against the Iranian regime on Saturday, killing several top leaders including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Celebrities like Carrie Coon, John Cusack, Rosie O'Donnell, Mark Ruffalo, Jack White, and Jane Fonda condemned the action, with some accusing Trump of failing his campaign promise to 'stop wars.' In contrast, actors James Woods and Dean Cain praised Trump for fulfilling his pledge to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

  • The strikes against Iran occurred on Saturday.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who ordered the strikes against Iran.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Supreme Leader of Iran who was killed in the strikes.

John Cusack

An American actor who condemned Trump's military action against Iran.

Rosie O'Donnell

An American actress and comedian who criticized Trump's strikes on Iran.

James Woods

An American actor who praised Trump for fulfilling his promise to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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What they’re saying

“'Department of War.' They weren't kidding about that,”

— Carrie Coon, Actress (X)

“Trump starts a wag the dog war – to distract from Epstein and to do Netenyahu's bidding – who's lobbied for this for over 30 years – Had enough yet?”

— John Cusack (X)

“This dangerous and insane war against Iran not only violates international law and our constitution and War Powers Act, but risks exploding into a vast war of mass proportion, taking the lives of many, including U.S. servicepeople.”

— Jane Fonda, Actress and anti-war activist (ABC7 Los Angeles)

“Promises kept...”

— James Woods, Actor (X)

“Man, we dodged a bullet... and more!”

— Dean Cain, Actor (X)

The takeaway

The differing reactions from Hollywood celebrities to Trump's strikes on Iran highlight the deep political divisions in the country over the president's foreign policy approach. While some stars condemned the action as a violation of international law, others praised Trump for fulfilling his campaign promise to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, underscoring the complex and contentious nature of this issue.