Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Tuesday was disrupted by protestors due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators spilled onto Hollywood Boulevard, causing a temporary delay and drawing a heavy police presence to manage the situation. Videos captured by KTLA 5 showed tension escalating to physical conflicts, with incidences such as the theft of a flag from one group leading to further violence. Despite the unrest, Gadot, an Israeli actress, proceeded with the ceremony, where she was joined by her "Fast X" co-star Vin Diesel and "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins.
Amidst the ceremony, divided opinions surrounding Gadot's stance were visible, with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator calling a pro-Israel activist "a Nazi," according to footage obtained by KTLA 5. Notorious for her strong support for Israel, Gadot was honored as the 2,804th star on the Walk of Fame, having recently starred in the live-action remake of Disney's "Snow White." The actress reflected on her journey, "I'm just a girl from a town in Israel ... and I could never imagine such moment," she said, as reported by CBS News Los Angeles.
The commotion at the ceremony comes as recent airstrikes in the Gaza Strip by Israel prompted criticism from various human rights groups and further escalated tensions. Despite the disturbances, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which oversees the Walk of Fame ceremonies, has not commented publicly on the incidents, as per the New York Post. During the ceremony, Gadot acknowledged her Israeli heritage and spoke against the rise in antisemitism globally in events such as the Never is Now 2025 Summit on Antisemitism and Hate earlier this month, where she received the International Leadership Award from the Anti-Defamation League.
The juxtaposition of a celebratory atmosphere inside the tent where the star was being awarded and the protests outside was stark. At times the ceremony was audible from the chants of the demonstrators, as described in TMZ's report. Amidst the disruption, there were no arrests made, an LAPD spokesperson confirmed to the New York Post. Despite differing views, Gadot graciously accepted her Walk of Fame star, celebrating the professional success and personal joy it represented, even joking with those in attendance about her family life: "I'm making movies or I'm making babies. No more babies!" as she told the New York Post.
