Gal Gadot's Ralph Lauren Campaign Sparks Antisemitic Backlash Online
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Ralph Lauren's Instagram campaign featuring Israeli actress Gal Gadot has sparked an antisemitic online backlash, with users calling for boycotts. Some commenters ironically noted that the brand's founder, Ralph Lauren, is Jewish.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Ralph Lauren's campaign featuring Gal Gadot drew antisemitic comments.
- Users called for boycotts and expressed anti-Israel sentiments.
- Some commenters highlighted the irony of boycotting a Jewish designer.
- Gadot appeared in a golden dress from the fall 2026 collection.
International fashion house Ralph Lauren is facing online backlash after featuring Israeli actress Gal Gadot in a campaign for Modern Luxury magazine. A post on the brand's official Instagram, showcasing Gadot in a golden dress from the fall 2026 collection, garnered millions of views but also triggered a wave of antisemitic comments from users. The post, which included a photo by Tal Avdiev, praised Gadot, stating she was "shining on the cover of Modern Luxury." However, this recognition quickly turned into an attack, with many users calling on Ralph Lauren to disavow its association with the actress.
Among the numerous reactions were calls to boycott the fashion company, alongside anti-Israel sentiments. Comments like "Bye bye Ralph Lauren," "Only not Zionists," and "Big disappointment" were prevalent. Some users declared they would block the brand's account and cease purchasing its products due to Gadot's appearance in the campaign.
Amidst the negative responses, some users responded with irony, pointing out a detail they found particularly absurd about the boycott calls. "What funny comments, nobody probably knows that Ralph Lauren himself is Jewish," one user wrote. Similar comments emerged, with users questioning the boycott against the brand specifically for featuring photos of an Israeli actress.
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