United Talent Agency controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Bob Vylan representation ended
UTA dropped Bob Vylan after controversial anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury Festival prompted accusations of antisemitism and criticism from politicians and advocacy groups.
2024
UTA Artist Space statement dispute
Seven CalArts alumni withdrew from an exhibition at UTA Artist Space, alleging that the venue restricted pro-Palestinian messages in artist statements.
2023
Susan Sarandon dropped after rally remarks
UTA dropped Susan Sarandon following controversial comments about Jewish and Muslim experiences of discrimination made at a public rally.
2017
Bill O'Reilly representation controversy
UTA did not renew Bill O'Reilly's representation amid sexual-harassment allegations.
2015
CAA recruitment lawsuit
Creative Artists Agency sued after UTA recruited a group of its agents in an episode widely characterized as a midnight raid.