Bollywood Actress Alia Bhatt stunned the masses with her gorgeous looks on the Met Gala 2024 red carpet. However, the actress’ affinity from the fans hit a block as she is now the latest addition to the ‘Blockout list’. The list already contains several prominent celebrities like Taylor Swift, Priyanka Chopra and Virat Kohli. Therefore, a pertinent question arises, what is the ‘blockout list of 2024’?
What is the Blockout List?
The “Blockout List” contains the names of celebrities that are being called out for their silence on the Israel’s attacks on Gaza. The list gained traction in the past few months, especially on TikTok. The netizens are urged to boycott and not tag or follow the celebrities on the blockout list. A form of digital protest, this effort aims to propel these prominent names to use the widespread reach of their platform to advocate for peace and permanent ceasefire.
The prominent celebrities already on the list include Virat Kohli, Priyanka, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Zac Efron, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Justin Timberlake and many others.
Why is Alia Bhatt on the Blockout List?
Alia has been dazzling with her international appearances, like her Met Gala 2024 appearance in a stunning Sabyasachi saree, and her appearance at the Gucci Cruise Show 2025 on May 13. However, she is facing backlash due to her alleged silence on the situation in Gaza. According to the netizens, Alia Bhatt is complicit with the atrocities due to her inaction, not shedding enough light on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
For months, pro-Palestinian activists have flooded social media platforms, imploring stars to use their influence to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza. Conversely, celebrities who took a stand on the Israel-Gaza situation, such as Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, and John Cusack are being praised for their solidarity. The glitzy Met Gala, which saw A-list celebrities from various spheres of entertainment, became a focal point for the frustration with many social media users. However, celebrities including Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, and Mahershala Ali, wore red pins on the red carpet, signifying their support for “Artists4Ceasefire” movement at this year’s Oscars ceremony.