Gal Gadot Faces Backlash and Boycott Calls Over Ralph Lauren Campaign
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli actress Gal Gadot is facing online backlash and boycott calls after appearing in a Ralph Lauren Instagram post. While some users criticized her and the brand, others defended Gadot and noted the brand's founder is Jewish.
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- Gal Gadot's Ralph Lauren Instagram post triggered widespread online backlash.
- Critics launched harsh attacks and called for a boycott of the fashion brand.
- Supporters defended Gadot, praising her appearance and the collaboration.
- Some noted the brand's founder, Ralph Lauren, is Jewish.
Israeli actress and model Gal Gadot has sparked a significant online controversy following her appearance in a post on the official Instagram account of the global fashion house Ralph Lauren. The post, featuring Gadot, quickly garnered thousands of furious reactions, including sharp criticism from anti-Israel users and calls for a boycott against the international brand.
Angry commenters flooded the post's comment section with harsh critiques of the choice to feature Gadot. Among the severe remarks were statements like "A very bad choice," "Are you serious?" "This is very disappointing," "Goodbye forever Ralph Lauren," and "Anyone else but her." Many declared they would cease purchasing products from the company due to the collaboration.
Alongside the vitriol and boycott demands, numerous users rallied in defense of Gadot, filling the post with warm words and support. Supporters described the collaboration as a "perfect match" and praised the actress's stunning appearance.
Furthermore, some commenters pointed out the historical fact that the brand's founder, Ralph Lauren (born Ralph Lifshitz), is himself Jewish and previously attended a religious high school. They suggested that the objections based on Gadot's Israeli and Jewish identity primarily reveal the ignorance of the critics.
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