Israeli Actress in Netflix’s Biblical Drama Says She Received Death Threats From Protesters Who Claim Mary Was a Palestinian
‘I grew up in Israel, which is modern day Judea, which is where Mary grew up. So I feel very, very comfortable portraying her.’
Israeli actress Noa Cohen, who stars as the female lead in Netflix’s new biblical film about the mother of Jesus, titled “Mary,” reports that she faced death threats from anti-Israel protesters who opposed her casting. The budding 22-year-old actress, however, is brushing off the backlash.
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