‘Avengers’ star Mark Ruffalo appeals for freedom of Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti

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Up to date: Jan 03, 2023 07:35 IST

Washington [US], January 3 (ANI): ‘Avengers’ star Mark Ruffalo has appealed to the general public to signal a petition in search of the liberty of Iranian award-winning actor and author Taraneh Alidoosti, who was arrested final month.
Asking for assist, Ruffalo took to his Twitter deal with and in a tweet revealed that over 600 artists worldwide have already signed the petition.
He wrote, “Over 600 artists worldwide have signed an open letter calling for the discharge of award-winning actor and author Taraneh Alidoosti. We demand her freedom. Be part of us. Petition hyperlink under.”
Within the tweet, Ruffalo additionally connected a listing of a number of the artists who’ve come out to assist the trigger. It included stars like Jason Momoa, Amma Thompson, Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet, John Oliver and Kristen Stewart amongst others.

Over 600 artists worldwide have signed an open letter calling for the discharge of award-winning actor and author Taraneh Alidoosti. We demand her freedom. Be part of us. Petition hyperlink under. #FreeTaranehAlidoosti #FreeThemAll https://t.co/ODeNPqPIDY pic.twitter.com/itZBIkRMGc

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 2, 2023

Iran arrested Alidoosti days after she criticized the execution of a man who was involved in the nationwide protests. She condemned the hanging of Mohsen Shekari, who was killed in December in the first known execution linked to the protests, according to CNN.
Alidoosti was arrested as there was a “lack of evidence for her claims,” CNN reported citing Fars news agency. In November, she shared a picture of herself on Instagram without the Islamic hijab and holding a sign reading “Women, Life, Freedom” to offer support for the protest movement.
After Shekari’s execution, Taraneh Alidoosti in another post said, “Your silence means supporting tyranny and tyrants,” adding that “every international organization who is watching this bloodshed and not taking action, is a disgrace to humanity,” according to CNN. Since then, her account on Instagram has been deleted.
She has featured in the 2016 Oscar-winning movie, ‘The Salesman’, and has starred in various popular Iranian TV shows. (ANI)