Shira Haas

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Summary

Shira Haas is an Israeli actor known for Princess, Shtisel, Unorthodox, and Captain America: Brave New World. Her work often centers on young women navigating family, community, illness, and self-discovery. In interviews, she has discussed portraying ultra-Orthodox Jewish women with greater empathy and attention to complexity. She signed a 2023 open letter condemning Hamas and calling for the release of hostages; no public statements on identity politics, DEI, or advocacy for race, gender, or LGBTQ causes are on record.