Golden Globes respond to Gal Gadot's claim: “This is a Lie, We Did Not Ban Her from Wearing a Pin”

In an official response, the Golden Globes stated, “There is no policy against wearing pins or other symbols supporting political or social causes.” They further clarified that no message was communicated to Gadot or any other presenter/attendee regarding restrictions on wearing a ribbon or pin during the event. “Any suggestion to the contrary is categorically false,” they added.

The controversy arose shortly after the ceremony, when Gadot's absence of the yellow pin prompted criticism in Israel. Gadot’s team quickly issued a clarification, explaining that she could not wear the pin due to the rules of the Golden Globes. However, the Golden Globes refuted her claim, emphasizing that no political accessories had been banned, including Gadot's case.

“The Golden Globes has never prohibited the wearing of pins or ribbons supporting causes,” they affirmed. “Questions have arisen regarding our policy on wearing symbols at the ceremony, particularly in relation to Middle Eastern issues. We do not restrict what our guests choose to wear, and this includes pins or symbols supporting any cause.”

Gadot had addressed the issue earlier in the day on her Instagram, where she shared a heartfelt message about the hostages. With 108 million followers, she wrote, “As I prepare for an exciting evening, my heart is heavy and my soul tormented by the fact that the hostages are still there. Every day that passes without an agreement endangers their lives. They must return home.”

In a statement released after the ceremony, Gadot's representatives explained that while she couldn’t wear the pin, she had chosen a creative alternative—a yellow ring—to show her support for the hostages while adhering to the rules.

The decision to not wear the pin sparked a backlash from Israeli television host Ofira Asayag, who criticized Gadot for not taking a stronger stance. On Instagram, Asayag wrote, “One important pin! One small pin, but with great significance in the eyes of the whole world, wouldn't have ruined your dress, Mrs. Gal Gadot. Shame on you, hypocrisy is rampant!” In a follow-up video, Asayag continued, “You would have come out a hundred times greater if you had said, ‘Without the hostages’ pin, I’m not going on stage.’”

While Gadot’s choice to wear the yellow ring was an attempt to honor the hostages while respecting the Golden Globes' rules, the debate continues to stir emotions, especially among those who feel she missed an opportunity to make a bold statement.