Israeli actress Gal Gadot was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 18, 2025. However, the ceremony was disrupted by clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators.
Protests Erupt at the Event
Ahead of the ceremony, several dozen protesters gathered near the event site, chanting slogans and holding signs.
- Pro-Palestinian protesters held signs such as “Heroes Fight Like Palestinians” and “Viva Palestina.”
- Pro-Israel demonstrators waved Israeli flags and spoke about the October 7, 2023 Nova Music Festival attack.
The confrontation escalated when a pro-Palestinian protester stole an Israeli flag, prompting a police response.
Gadot’s Speech & Hollywood Support
Despite the disruption, the ceremony began 15 minutes late, with Gadot expressing gratitude to her supporters.
🎥 Notable Guests:
- Vin Diesel (her Fast & Furious co-star)
- Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman director)
- Shira Haas (Captain America: Brave New World)
Gadot reflected on her journey, stating:
“I’m just a girl from a town in Israel—this star will remind me that with hard work and passion, anything is possible.”
She credited Vin Diesel for giving her first break in Fast & Furious and Patty Jenkins for helping her embrace her identity as an actress.
Gadot’s Stance on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Gadot has been an outspoken supporter of Israel, particularly following the Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2023.
She recently spoke at the Anti-Defamation League’s annual summit, criticizing those who “justify a massacre of Jews.”
“I was shocked by the amount of hate, and by how the media is not fair many times. So I had to speak up.”
Other Disney Stars Facing Protests
Gadot is not the only Disney-affiliated figure facing backlash.
📢 Recent protests targeted Captain America: Brave New World for featuring Sabra, an Israeli superhero played by Shira Haas.
Protesters held signs such as “Disney supports genocide” and called for a boycott of the film.
Final Thoughts
While the event proceeded despite the tensions, the incident highlights the ongoing global divisions over the Israel-Palestine conflict—even within Hollywood.