Controversies are like a double-edged sword, especially in showbiz, where everything is based on impressions and looks. These controversies have led to the downfall of many prominent figures over the years, and the latest on that list is Maha Dakhil, a talent agent representing stars like Tom Cruise among other A-List celebrities.

Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun

After she made a recent post that talked about the ongoing Isreal-Palestine conflict in the Middle East, she was relieved of her duties as one of the executives of the Creative Artists Agency’s motion picture department. But despite all the negative press, Cruise has shown his support for his representative, even if he had to do it personally.

Tom Cruise Shows His Support For Maha Dakhil After Her Recent Relieveal From Her Post In The CAA

Tom Cruise

As the current Israel-Palestine Conflict rages in the Middle East, many people from across the globe have come to support one country while criticizing the other for every life that is being lost by attacks from both sides. And in that long list of people, comes prominent Hollywood talent agent Maha Dakhil, who recently posted about the death of thousands in Palestine, calling it a genocide.

This is very much a controversial topic, something that’s a big no-no in showbiz, which is why she is no longer a board member of the Creative Artists Agency. Despite all of this, her most prominent client Tom Cruise shows his support for her.

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Recently, after the first attack by Hamas on October 7th on Isreal, Dakhil showed her support for Palestine with an Instagram post captioned “What’s more heartbreaking than witnessing genocide?Witnessing the denial that genocide is happening.”  Soon after, it was reported by Variety that the CAA had formally relieved her from her duties as an executive of its motion pictures department while she remained in the agency as an agent.

Soon after, presumably on November 15th, it was reported that the Top Gun: Maverick star personally made a trip to her office, showing that he was in her support openly. This public show of assistance at such a hard time is sure to make ripples in the film industry in the coming days, with Cruise possibly becoming the topic of discussion for both negative and positive opinions like his agent.

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Who Is Maha Dakhil?

Maha Dakhil

While she may not be as popular as some of the clients she represents in the film industry, it’s safe to say Maha Dakhil is a major reason why her clients are such well-known A-listers.

A talent agent for the Creative Artists Agency and a prominent name in Holywood as a veteran in the business, she represents individuals like Cruise and Natalie Portman, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and even music legend Maddona. She’s also revered as one of the best when it comes to understanding the industry inside-out and scouting top talent.