The Golden Globes reportedly blocked Hollywood star Gal Gadot from wearing a yellow ribbon pin to show solidarity with Israeli hostages in Gaza – but allowed others to wear a pro-Palestinian “red hand” pin.
The red hand, which also appeared at awards ceremonies in 2024, is considered highly offensive by Israelis and Jews – not because it calls for a ceasefire, but because its symbolism dates back to the lynching of two Israeli reservists in 2000.
Films with Israeli and Jewish themes performed well at this year’s Golden Globes. But tycoon Jay Penske, who owns the awards ceremony, is known for his anti-Israel views.
According to online media outlet Kveller, the reason Gadot was not allowed to wear the yellow pin was because she was a presenter at the ceremony: “Gadot, like the other presenters, was not allowed to share political regalia on stage, so she had to forgo wearing a yellow ribbon for the hostages, but it was reported that she prominently wore a yellow diamond ring in their honor.
But viewers noted that others, like Australian actor Guy Pearce, were able to wear the “red hand” pin prominently.
Some Israelis were disappointed that Gadot did not wear the hostage badge, even though she has been outspoken on the issue on social media and at other events.
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