Maha Dakhil, a prominent talent agent at CAA (Creative Artists Agency), has found herself at the center of controversy following her comments on the Israel-Hamas War on Instagram. Dakhil, who previously participated in CAA’s Amplify Presents program focused on fighting antisemitism and promoting allyship, faced backlash for her posts and subsequently deleted them.
The repercussions of her actions were swift, with Aaron Sorkin firing her and high-level Hollywood executives expressing concern. Dakhil lost her role as co-head of motion pictures and resigned from the agency’s internal board. While some in Hollywood defend her and believe she is not antisemitic, others question the inconsistency between her social-justice warrior image and her controversial posts.
CAA leadership has been working to salvage Dakhil’s career, reaching out to organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee. The ADL has confirmed talks between Dakhil and CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, while the AJC has provided a tutor.
The situation surrounding Dakhil has added to the existing tensions within CAA, including issues related to ownership changes and allegations of complicity in the Harvey Weinstein scandal. The outcome of Dakhil’s situation remains uncertain, and it is unclear how it will impact her future at the agency.
