Gal Gadot in an Elie Saab Dress Prompts Backlash

Gal Gadot in an Elie Saab dress as pictured in an awards show photo has prompted a backlash by some on social media who complained about the Israeli "Wonder Woman" actress wearing a garment from a Lebanese designer.

Gadot recently wore the dress to the National Board of Review Awards in New York, where she and "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins were given the Spotlight Award for their work on the film, the BBC News reported.

The broadcaster noted that Israel and Lebanon have technically been at war since 1948 and Lebanon current boycotts the country. Gadot served as a soldier with the Israeli Defense Forces for two years, where military service is mandatory, before becoming a Hollywood actress, the Daily Mail reported.

Saab posted the picture on the designer's Instagram account, which was later taken down, the BBC News said. That didn’t prevent or slow complaints on social media.

I don’t have a problem with her wearing @ElieSaabWorld but I do have a problem with posting her picture from Elie Saab’s account and bragging about an ex Israeli soldier wearing his dress! Don’t ruin one the few things that make us proud Lebanese people! Elie Saab makes us proud. pic.twitter.com/V5VGpDyS8o

— Farah Shami (@FarahShamii) January 10, 2018

Good that he removed it because it’s shameful to advertise it. I hope he didn’t ask her to wear it but her stylist did.

— Farah, Rita (@Rimyasmin) January 10, 2018

It’s not about who did a bigger mistake, Elie Saab team praised Gal Gadot in their post too, yet they were smart enough to remove the post when people started commenting. Anyway they should be more cautious.

— Heba Bitar (@HebaBitar) January 10, 2018

It is good to build bridges. Israel and Lebanon will always be neighbours- best too try to be good neighbours

— Stanley Kaye (@poultryinfo) January 11, 2018

Wouldn't it be a miracle if something so simple as a beautiful dress on a gorgeous woman became a symbol and the catalyst for two countries coming together to begin a process of healing a painful past to build a brighter future?

— Tina Michels Nelson (@tlmichels1) January 11, 2018

How crazy are you that you want to infuse politics into fashion? She is a beautiful, talented actress with worldwide exposure and @ElieSaabWorld is an extremely talented designer with a worldwide following. Get a life.

— (((Alden Mamann))) (@aldenmamann) January 12, 2018

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