Israeli actress Gal Gadot clarified Wednesday that no restrictions were placed on her by the Golden Globes regarding wearing a pin symbolizing solidarity with hostages held by Hamas, retracting earlier claims made by her representatives.
"It's important for me to clarify: I was never forbidden from wearing a pin at the Golden Globes,” Gadot wrote on Instagram. “Some people chose to tell a story that never happened, and I prefer to focus on what's real and truly important - our hostages.”
The statement follows controversy after sources close to Gadot initially claimed that event rules prevented her from wearing the pin while presenting an award. A subsequent email from the event’s organizers directly contradicted this assertion, saying: "There is no policy against political accessories. Any other claim is completely false."
In her Instagram post, Gadot emphasized her personal expression of solidarity. “Everyone expresses their support in a way that suits them. I chose to share a post with global reach and wear a yellow ring as a symbol of solidarity. What truly matters is that the hostages come home now. My heart is with the families waiting for them. May we experience quieter and safer days. Gal.”
Before the 2025 Golden Globes ceremony, Gadot had posted on Instagram to her millions of followers, calling for the release of hostages, including Liri Albag, who had recently sent a sign of life after being abducted on October 7.
Her representatives had initially explained that she could not wear a hostage pin due to event rules for presenters and that she chose to wear a yellow ring as a creative solution. "She worked with her managers to find a way to comply with the rules while still drawing attention to the hostages," they said at the time.