Israeli Actress Gal Gadot, Family Face Pro-Palestinian Protesters At Her Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony

Gal Gadot received one of Hollywood's highest honours. The Wonder Woman actress was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. Standing by her side were her husband, Jaron Varsano, and their four daughters--Alma, 13, Maya, 8, Daniella, 3, and 13-month-old baby Ori. Gadot's Fast Five co-star Vin Diesel also joined her as she received the honour in Los Angeles. However, the gathering turned controversial as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the ceremony, prompting police action.

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Protesters by the dozen gathered ahead of the ceremony for Gal Gadot. The actress is an outspoken supporter of the Israeli military. She has also served for two years in the Israel Defense Forces before making it big in Hollywood.

According to Variety, protesters held signs that read 'Heroes Fight Like Palestinians', 'Viva Viva Palestina' and 'No Other Land Won Oscar'. No Other Land is a film about Palestinians fighting to protect their homes from demolition by Israel’s military. It won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature earlier this month.

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In viral videos, protesters were seen chanting “shame on Gal Gadot”. Police intervened and handcuffed multiple protestors at the venue. “Up up with liberation, down down with occupation," the crowd shouted, alongside sloganeering, “Not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel’s crime.” The demonstrations delayed the ceremony by about 15 minutes, according to Variety.

Gal Gadot jokes about pregnancy, talks about her Hollywood journey during Hollywood Walk Of Fame speech

During her speech, Gal Gadot spoke about her journey in Hollywood and the importance of family. She joked that every time her career took off, she got pregnant. "Whenever my success grew, I always got pregnant, I needed to ground myself. That's what I tell my agents. It's either I'm making movies or making babies -- no more babies. But Jaron always reminded me to dream and to be free to do whatever it is that I want to do," Gadot said according to People.

"Our daughters, Alma, Maya -- whose birthday's today, she's 8, mazel tov! Dan Dan, and baby Ori, everything I do, I do for you. Being your Ima is my greatest, greatest privilege and the most meaningful thing I've ever done. Thank you for being part of the circus like we always say, you allow me to fulfill my dreams and I hope that you know that you can do the same. You inspire me every day to strive to be a better person to be strong and kind and brave just the way you are, and I hope that you're proud," the actress, set to feature in live-action adaptation of Snow White with Rachel Zegler, said.