Jerry Seinfeld discusses rise of anti-Semitism and lauds his wife Jessica for post denouncing abuse

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Jerry Seinfeld has lauded his wife Jessica for a post denouncing anti-Semitism in a candid new interview.The Jewish comedy legend, 68, who has been married to Jessica, 51, since 1999, branded his spouse 'special and fantastic ' for sharing a post last month which read; 'I support my Jewish friends and the Jewish people.'In the caption she wrote: 'If you don’t know what to say, you can just say this in your feed.' Jessica had shared the post in response to Kanye West's anti-Semitic Twitter posts - which triggered his career downfall.

Praise: Jerry Seinfeld has lauded his wife Jessica for a post denouncing anti-Semitism in a candid new interview (pictured November 2022)Speaking to Today, he said: 'She found a simple, and I thought, nonaggressive way to say something that, that, unfortunately, needs to be said, but does need to be said.'And I thought that was very special and fantastic thing she did.' The star also discussed the rise of anti-Semitism worldwide and the problems with today's culture, saying: 'We’re so quick to inflame.

Both sides of any debate. Women, gender — everything, right? This is the culture we live in, flash paper. Instant violent verbiage, right?' Seinfeld has previously spoken about how he identifies with his Jewish heritage but does not actively practice Judaism.

Comment: The star also discussed the rise of anti-Semitism worldwide and the problems with today's culture, saying: 'We’re so quick to inflame.