DWhere it was a celebration, it turned into a high voltage event. The ceremony for the assignment of the Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame a Gal Gadoticon of Wonder Womanwas marked by contrasting protests and slogans. While the Israeli actress received the coveted recognition, Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel demonstrators gathered along Hollywood Boulevardgiving life to a heated comparison that partially obscured the moment.
Signs, slogans and moments of tension
Just before the event began, a crowd of demonstrators made his voice heard. On the one hand, the supporters of the Palestinian cause raised signs With writings such as “Heroes fight like the Palestinians” and “Viva Palestina”, accusing Israel of crimes against Gaza. On the other, Some pro-Israel demonstrators won flags And they remembered the victims of the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023.
There situation is degenerated When a pro-Palestinian demonstrator subtracted an Israeli flag, causing police intervention. In the end, there were no arrests, but the ceremony has undergone delays and interruptions.
Gal Gadot and his speech of gratitude
Despite the chaos, Gal Gadot remained focused on the meaning of recognition. “I am just a girl from a city in Israel. This star will remind me that with hard work, passion and a little faith, everything is possible “said excited in front of the public. The actress then thanked Vin Diesel and the director Patty Jenkins for believing in her since the beginning of her career.
The support of Gal Gadot in Israel
Before embarking on a film career, Gal Gadot served in the Israeli defense forces And it was one of the most active celebrities in support Israel after Hamas’ attack of 7 October 2023. Last month, during an event of the Anti-defamation Leaguesaid: “I never imagined I seein the streets of the United States and many cities in the world, people justify and applaud a massacre of Jews». His support open to Israel has generated conflicting reactions, with some who accuse her of not condemning the actions of the Israeli government to Gaza enough.
Protests and the climate stretched to Hollywood
The demonstrations at the Walk of Fame of Gal Gadot arrive in a moment of strong tensions in Hollywood. Recently, Pro-Palestine activists have also protested against the Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World, asking for the removal of the Israeli character Sabraplayed by Shira Haas. In the meantime, The actress will soon return to the big screen in the role of the bad queen in the live-action of Snow Whitewhich has already attracted controversy for the casting and the representation of the seven dwarfs. The release of the film is scheduled for Friday 22 March.
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