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NZ Herald
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Israeli actor Gal Gadot's Hollywood star defaced with slur, graffiti removed
The Hollywood star dedicated to Israeli actor Gal Gadot has been defaced with the words 'baby killer'. Vandals used a black permanent marker to write the slur against Gadot, a former member of the Israeli Defence Forces. They also changed her surname from Gadot to 'Greestien' – a misspelling of
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gal Gadot sports a bloodied face as she runs through central London while filming thriller The Runner after pro-Gaza demonstrations disrupt filming
Gal Gadot sported a bloody face as she filmed tense scenes for the upcoming action thriller The Runner in London on Thursday. The actress, 39, had fake blood on the side of her face as she ran down the street near Temple tube station. The Snow White star cut a casual figure in a blue top along with a pair of black leggings and red trainers. At one point, the actress was seen hunched over near the tube station as her character appeared to catch her breath. She carried a bottle of water and a light jacket with her while chatting with crew members in between takes. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Runner sees Gal play a successful London lawyer who is thrust into a dangerous chase across the city when her son is abducted. She is forced to obey a series of mysterious demands from an unknown caller as she attempts to save her son. The film, which will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, also stars Damien Lewis. In recent weeks, police say demonstrators have repeatedly targeted filming locations of The Runner across the capital due to Gal's Israeli nationality. Gal, who served in the Israel Defense Forces, has previously voiced strong support for Israel's invasion of Gaza, following the October 7 Hamas attacks - a stance that has sparked outrage among pro-Palestinian campaigners. Officers from the Met were deployed on Wednesday to the central London set, aiming to identify suspects linked to earlier protests and to prevent fresh disruption. They arrested five people for harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, which prohibits obstructing access to a workplace. Of those arrested, two were wanted in connection with previous incidents, while three were detained for offences that occurred on Wednesday. She carried a bottle of water and a light jacket with her while chatting with crew members in between takes Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who led the operation, said: 'While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality. 'We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved. 'I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London.' All five suspects remain in custody. Despite the unrest, Gadot has been spotted back on set this week, filming scenes for the high-stakes thriller in the heart of London. Meanwhile, in May Gal's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was hit by warring protestors amid ongoing controversy over her 'woke' film Snow White. The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler's Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade - but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding. In dramatic video captured by, police were seen running after a member of the public amid claims 'a pro-Palestine protestor stole a pro-Israel protester's flag.' Pro-Palestine protestors gathered outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: 'Heroes fight like Palestinians' and 'Viva Viva Palestina.' Israeli actress Gadot who formerly served in the IDF - is staunchly pro-Israel. The unidentified man was seen being grabbed by police and pushed against a wall, as screams rang out from the crowd. Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and Zegler - who is pro-Palestine - over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony. Gal seemed unaware of the altercation unfolding outside as she posed with her husband Jaron Varsano and their four daughters, as well as Fast & Furious co-star Vin Diesel and Wonder Woman director Patti Jenkins. In an interview published Tuesday with Variety, Gal spoke about how she felt compelled to speak out on politics after the October 7 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. She said: 'After October 7th [2023], I don't talk politics — because who cares about the celebrity talking about politics? I'm an artist. I want to entertain people. I want to bring hope and be a beacon of light whenever I say anything about the world. 'But on October 7th, when people were abducted from their homes, from their beds, men, women, children, elderly, Holocaust survivors, were going through the horrors of what happened that day, I could not be silent. 'I'm not a hater. I'm a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor who came to Israel and established his family from scratch after his entire family was erased in Auschwitz. And on the other side of my family, I'm eighth generation Israeli. I'm an indigenous person of Israel. 'I am all about humanity and I felt like I had to advocate for the hostages. I am praying for better days for all,' she continues. 'I want everybody to have good life and prosperity, and the ability to raise their children in a safe environment.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
London police arrest five protesters attempting to disrupt production of Israeli actor Gal Gadot's new film
Five anti-Israel protesters were arrested Wednesday for disrupting the filming of Gal Gadot's new movie 'solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli,' according to London police. The five, who have not yet been identified, included three who targeted the set of Gadot's upcoming film 'The Runner' in Westminster, close to Big Ben and Parliament, on Wednesday, London's Metropolitan Police said. 3 Gal Gadot is currently filming 'The Runner' in London. Click News and Media / BACKGRID Advertisement Two others were arrested and charged for previous chaos on the set. All five were charged with harassment and obstructing access to a workplace. 'In recent weeks, protesters have disrupted filming at various locations across London,' the Met police said. 'They have done so solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli.' Advertisement All five were charged them with harassment and obstructing access to a workplace. Gadot, 40, has been supportive of Israel since war erupted with Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, which has led to death threats. The actress revealed earlier this year she was 'shocked by the amount of hate' she received after speaking out after the surprise Hamas attack, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed. 3 A demonstrator in London held a sign calling the actress 'trash.' UnBoxPHD / Advertisement Before accepting her star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in March, Gadot's ceremony was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters, who held up signs reading, 'Heros Fight Like Palestinians,' 'Viva Viva Palestina' and 'No Other Land Won Oscar.' The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel has previously called for the boycott of Gadot's films for supporting Israel in its campaign in Gaza, the BBC reported. Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who oversaw Wednesday's arrests, said while authorities acknowledge the right to peaceful protests they must 'intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality. 3 Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted filming at various locations in recent weeks, London police claimed. UnBoxPHD / Advertisement 'We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved,' Holyoak said. 'I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London,' he added.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Five arrested in UK for disrupting film starring Israeli actor Gadot
LONDON: London police on Wednesday arrested five people for trying to disrupt the filming of a movie starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, a statement said. Gadot, star of 'Wonder Woman' and in 'Fast and Furious' is in London to film a new thriller 'The Runner'. She has been criticised by pro-Palestinian groups for expressing her support of Israel since the Gaza war erupted in 2023. Police said officers were deployed to a 'filming location' in Westminster 'to identify suspects wanted in connection with offences at previous film set protests and to deal with any new offences.' The arrests were for blocking an access to a place of work. Police said in a statement posted on social media that two of the arrests were for previous protests and three for action carried out Wednesday. 'While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality,' said Superintendent Neil Holyoak in the statement. 'I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London,' the officer added. Pro-Palestinian protesters also disrupted a Hollywood ceremony in March when Gadot's star on the Walk of Fame was unveiled.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Five protesters arrested for disrupting filming of new Gal Gadot movie
Five protesters arrested for disrupting filming of new Gal Gadot movie Demonstrators have disrupted filming at various locations across London in recent weeks, the Metropolitan Police said The Met Police said that the filming was targeted 'solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli' (Image: 2025 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin ) Five protesters have been arrested after they targeted the filming of new Gal Gadot movie in central London. Demonstrators have disrupted filming at various locations across London in recent weeks, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said the film was targeted "solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli". The 40-year-old, who has been vocal in her support of Israel, is believed to currently be filming action thriller The Runner. Police were deployed to a filming location in Westminster on Wednesday to identify suspects wanted in connection with offences at earlier protests and to deal with any new offences, Scotland Yard said. Five people were arrested for harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, which deals with wrongfully and unlawfully obstructing access to a workplace. They remain in custody. Two of the arrests relate to incidents at previous protests while three relate to offences that took place on Wednesday, the force said. Superintendent Neil Holyoak said: "While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality. Article continues below "We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved. "I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London."
