About Dasha Nekrasova
The actress, Dasha Nekrasova born in Minsk, Belarus, is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and studied 19th-century German philosophy. She made her directorial debut in 2021 with horror-thriller The Scary of Sixty-First and co-founded Red Scare in 2018 with Anna Khachiyan. Wikipedia
What Happened to Dasha Nekrasova?
On November 14, 2025, Variety confirmed that Dasha Nekrasova has been fired by the Gersh Agency, her representation for years. The Belarusian-born actress, known for her role in HBO’s Succession, was also dropped from the upcoming thriller Iconoclast, directed by Gabriel Basso, before her contract was even signed.
The reason? A podcast episode uploaded on October 10, 2025, featuring far-right commentator Nick Fuentes on her cultural commentary show Red Scare, which she co-hosts with Anna Khachiyan.
The Controversial Episode
The podcast episode garnered over 220,000 views on YouTube, with a repost receiving an additional 69,000 views. During the discussion, Nekrasova, Khachiyan, and Fuentes covered topics ranging from immigration to vaccines to what the hosts described as “International Jewry,” promoting harmful stereotypes about Jewish, Italian, and Asian communities.
Fuentes, 27, leads the “Groyper” movement, which The New York Times has labeled as associated with white nationalist ideology.
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Impact on Career
Beyond her agency termination, Dasha Nekrasova faces significant professional consequences. She was recently cast in Iconoclast but lost the role as backlash spread through Hollywood. Her past remarks have also drawn criticism—in 2023, she claimed Pope Francis “is not the real Pope,” which sparked controversy.
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Faqs About the Controversy
Why was she fired by Gersh?
A: Dasha Nekrasova was terminated by the Gersh Agency following backlash over a podcast episode featuring white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes on her Red Scare podcast. The episode contained controversial discussions that sparked industry-wide condemnation.
Q: What is the Red Scare podcast?
A: Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast co-hosted by Dasha Nekrasova and Anna Khachiyan, launched in 2018. The show discusses politics, culture, and current events, and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Q: Who is Nick Fuentes?
A: Nick Fuentes is a 27-year-old far-right commentator who leads the “Groyper” movement, which has been associated with white nationalist ideology by major media outlets. His appearance on Red Scare sparked significant controversy.
Q: What movie did Dasha Nekrasova lose?
A: Dasha Nekrasova was dropped from the upcoming thriller Iconoclast, directed by Gabriel Basso, after being cast but before officially signing her contract.
Q: Is she still acting?
A: As of November 2025, following her firing from Gersh and removal from Iconoclast, her acting career status remains uncertain.
Q: What did Dasha Nekrasova say on the podcast?
A: During the episode with Nick Fuentes, the hosts made controversial statements about immigration, vaccines, and promoted harmful stereotypes about Jewish, Italian, and Asian communities.
