Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Gal Gadot Honored with Genesis Prize for Wartime Support of Israel
Gal Gadot, the actress who played Wonder Woman, is getting a big award in Israel called the Genesis Prize.
It's like a special award given for doing good things and supporting Jewish values.
She's getting it because she strongly supported Israel during a tough time, especially with the war.
Many people in Hollywood have been critical of Israel, but Gal Gadot spoke out in support.
She even served in the Israeli army when she was younger.
She said she's proud to be Jewish and Israeli.
The prize money, which is $1 million, will be given to groups that are helping Israel heal and rebuild after the war.
She believes her support has sometimes caused her trouble in her career, like with a movie not doing well, and people protesting when she got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
But the people giving her the award said she showed bravery and love for Israel, even though it was risky.
Israeli actor Gal Gadot has received the Genesis Prize for her strong wartime support of Israel.
Gadot, who identifies as a "proud Jew and a proud Israeli," will donate the $1 million prize to organizations aiding Israel's recovery.
The Genesis Prize, nicknamed the "Jewish Nobel," recognizes professional achievements, contributions to humanity, and commitment to Jewish values.
Gadot's vocal support for Israel, including campaigning for hostage release, has occurred amidst significant international criticism of the Gaza war and negative sentiment in Hollywood.
She has faced personal and professional risks due to her advocacy, including pressure and criticism from some industry figures.
- Who
- Israeli actor Gal Gadot
- What
- Awarded the Genesis Prize for her support of Israel during wartime
- When
- Award announced on Tuesday; ceremony to be held next year
- Where
- Israel
- Why
- For her strong support of Israel, professional achievements, contributions to humanity, and commitment to Jewish values, particularly at a time of criticism against Israel.
Criticism of Israel
Support for Israel
International Opinion on Gaza War
Criticism of Israel
Global opinion turned against Israel as its retaliatory offensive in Gaza intensified, with health officials reporting over 69,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction.
Support for Israel
Israel faced criticism but Gadot remained a fervent advocate, campaigning for hostage release and promoting screenings of a film documenting the Hamas attack.
Hollywood Reaction
Criticism of Israel
Hundreds of Hollywood industry workers pledged to boycott the Israeli film industry due to negative sentiment towards Israel.
Support for Israel
Gadot faced pressure and criticism for her support of Israel, with some calling for her to be boycotted from events like the Venice Film Festival.
- Award
- Genesis Prize
- Recipient
- Gal Gadot
- Prize Amount
- $1 million
- Reason for Award
- Strong support for Israel during the war, recognition of contributions to humanity and Jewish values
- War Context
- Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel's retaliatory offensive in Gaza
- Gadot's Past Service
- Served in the Israeli military after high school