Gal Gadot win’s Israel’s Genesis Prize for her wartime support

Gal Gadot wins Israel Genesis Prize for wartime support

Israeli actor Gal Gadot, who has faced backlash for her support of Israel throughout the Gaza war, has been awarded Israel's Genesis Prize for her advocacy.

Gal Gadot wins $1 Million Genesis Prize, dedicates funds to heal Israel

Stan Polovets, founder and chairman of the Genesis Prize Foundation, commended Gadot’s selection, noting that the prize is an affirmation of her moral fortitude. By Eliana Fleming, JFeed Gal Gadot, the most successful Israeli actress in Hollywood, has been named the 2026 Genesis Prize Laureate. The star announced she will donate the entire $1 million award to Israeli organizations dedicated to “healing the physical and psychological wounds of so…

Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Israel’ as Gaza war divides Hollywood

Actor Gal Gadot has won the Genesis Prize, sometimes called the “Jewish Nobel,” for supporting Israel even as backlash against the country’s actions in Gaza rocked Hollywood. Since Oct. 7, 2023, Gadot has been an outspoken advocate for Israelis taken captive by Hamas. Calling herself “a proud Jew and a proud Israeli,” she said in a statement that she would dedicate the $1 million award to “organizations who will help Israel heal.”  Recipients of…

Gal Gadot wins Israel's Genesis Prize – 'Jewish Nobel' – for wartime support

During Israel's war with Hamas, Gadot campaigned for the release of hostages and met with their families, and helped promote the screening of a graphic film in Los Angeles, documenting the Hamas attack on October 7 – but not without international backlash amid rising anti-Israel sentiments

Gal Gadot Wins Genesis Prize for “Steadfast Defense” of Israel

Hollywood actress Gal Gadot awarded Israel’s 2026 Genesis Prize to recognize her 'steadfast defense of Israel at great personal and professional risk.