Gal Gadot's Walk of Fame Ceremony Disrupted by Pro-Palestine and Israel Protests

Late Tuesday morning, just before the beginning of Gal Gadot's Walk of Fame ceremony, around a few dozen protestors flooded the street of Hollywood Boulevard while carrying signs, calling the pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups that railed against the induction ceremony of the "Snow White" actor.

With "Heros Fight Like Palestinians" and "No Other Land Won Oscar" on some signs, while others waved the Israeli flag. A pro-Palestinian protestor allegedly snatched an Israeli flag, said Variety, prompting police intervention. According to the video shared by correspondent Katcy Stephan, LAPD officers chased after one man who was also fleeing from other protesters. Another video shows police apprehending demonstrators, with The Times citing an LAPD public information officer stating no arrests were made.

Gadot, 39, who played Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe, is the first Israeli actor to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "I'm just a girl from a town in Israel," she said, as the crowd erupted with loud cheers. "I could never imagine such a moment. I never dreamt of becoming an actress, and I never knew that these things are possible. ... This star will remind me that anything is possible with hard work, passion, and some faith."

Steve Nissen hosted the ceremony, and those present included Gadot's "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins and "Fast and Furious" co-star Vin Diesel. Gadot's four young daughters and husband Jaron Varsano were also present.

The actor starred in Wonder Woman, serves in the Israel Defense Forces, and has been very vocal about her support of her country since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that began on October 7. On March 4, Gadot received the Anti-Defamation League's international leadership award.

In her keynote speech at the ADL Never Is Now 2025 Summit, she said, “Never did I imagine that on the streets of the United States, and different cities around the world, we would see people not condemning Hamas but celebrating, justifying and cheering on a massacre of Jews.”

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was supposed to be a celebration of her career. Instead, it turned into a reflection of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Protesters from both sides clashed, turning the event into a heated political moment. This disruption highlights how deeply emotional and divisive the issue remains. It also shows the challenges celebrities face when their personal identities and political conflicts collide on a global stage.

This protest comes days ahead of the nationwide release of Disney's live-action Snow White on Friday. From the racist backlash against Rachel Zegler being cast as the title princess to protests against Zegler's comments about the film, all the way to the much-debated representation of the seven dwarfs, the film has encountered controversy from all angles.