2026 Genesis Prize

The 2026 Genesis Prize was awarded to Israeli actress and producer Gal Gadot for her advocacy for hostages, support of Israel and empathy for all innocent people affected by the October 7 War.[1] [2]

2026 Genesis Prize laureate Gal Gadot

Background

In November 2025,[3] Gadot was announced as the 2026 Genesis Prize laureate.[4] [5] Gadot had been shortlisted for the 2021 Genesis Prize that was won by Steven Spielberg.[6] Gadot is the third female to win the prize following fellow actresses Natalie Portman[7] and Barbra Streisand.[8]

Aftermath

In the aftermath of the October 7 war,[9] Gadot wanted to use the prize money to help Israelis heal, rebuild, and recover.[10][11][12]

The $1 million prize was doubled to at least $2 million[13] via a joint Genesis Prize Foundation-Jewish Funders Network matching-gifts program.[14]

The money will be granted to Israeli NGOs, nonprofits, and professionals assisting Israelis in their recovery from trauma and mental health issues connected to the war.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Gal Gadot wins Israel's Genesis Prize for her wartime support". AP News. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  2. ↑ "Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her 'defense of Israel' as Gaza war divides Hollywood". JTA. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  3. ↑ "Gal Gadot named 2026 Genesis Prize laureate for support of Israel, advocacy for October 7 victims". YNet News. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  4. ↑ "Why was Gal Gadot Chosen to be the 2026 Laureate of the $1 Million Genesis Prize?". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  5. ↑ "Gal Gadot wins 'Jewish Nobel Prize' for hostage advocacy, defense of Israel". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  6. ↑ "Gal Gadot, Spielberg Among Shortlisted Nominees For Genesis Prize". No Camels. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  7. ↑ "Gal Gadot Wins Genesis Prize for Defense of Israel in Divided Hollywood". Jewish Exponent. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  8. ↑ "Genesis Prize marks tenth anniversary by honoring Barbra Streisand". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  9. ↑ "Gal Gadot honoured with Israel's Genesis Prize for her wartime activism". MSN. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  10. ↑ "Gal Gadot wins 2026 Genesis Prize, will donate $1 million proceeds to help Israelis heal". Times of Israel. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  11. ↑ "Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her 'defense of Israel' as Gaza war divides Hollywood". Forward. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  12. ↑ "LaureateHow Stan Polovets and The Genesis Prize Foundation Selected Gal Gadot as the 2026 Laureate". LA Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  13. ↑ "Gal Gadot's Genesis Prize impact set to double to $2 million". JNS. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  14. ↑ "Gal Gadot directs Genesis Prize toward Israel's post-October 7 recovery". Yahoo. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  15. ↑ "Gal Gadot's $1 Million Genesis Prize to Be Doubled to Help Israelis With Trauma Post-Oct. 7". Algemeiner. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
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