Livia Giuggioli calls out Gwyneth Paltrow over Israeli property ad
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Livia Giuggioli, ex-wife of Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth, has publicly condemned actress Gwyneth Paltrow over her endorsement of an Israeli luxury real estate development, calling the move ‘completely unacceptable’ and announcing she had cancelled a planned farm visit by Paltrow. The confrontation, which unfolded on Instagram on 14 June, has drawn fresh attention to Hollywood figures and their stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
What Triggered the Fallout
Gwyneth Paltrow had recently promoted 51 Park, a luxury real estate project in Israel. The property is reportedly located a few miles from areas where Palestinians are being killed and displaced, according to Giuggioli’s post. Giuggioli, an activist and sustainability advocate, had previously invited Paltrow to her farm for a soil-to-fork experience before withdrawing the invitation in light of the endorsement.
Livia’s Instagram Statement
In a lengthy post, Giuggioli wrote: “I just cancelled Gwyneth Paltrow. She was supposed to come to the farm in a couple of weeks’ time on a tour, a soil-to-fork farm experience. And we just cancelled her because what she did is completely unacceptable.”
She went on to appeal to the broader Hollywood community, stating: “I actually have an appeal for everyone in Hollywood, who for so many years cancelled people who were speaking out about the genocide. Even me. I remember being at the Green Fashion Awards and I was told by lots of agents that you shouldn’t post on Instagram what you do, your activism. And I was like ‘f*** off’, of course I’m going to keep speaking.”
Giuggioli added: “Now, I hope the reverse is going to happen, that Hollywood and people in Hollywood are going to start cancelling those who actually support the genocide. Because it’s not even being silent.”
Direct Words for Paltrow
Giuggioli did not hold back in her direct address to Paltrow, writing: “There is no excuse for being silent anymore — and many, many people are silent. She actually actively promoted the genocide, so it’s totally complicit. Making an ad for a luxury condo is as disgusting as it can be for someone with privilege. It’s like how detached are you from reality? You’re either so detached that you need to be cancelled, because you live in another world. Or you’re actually a really, really nasty person. Or you are stupid. Which of the three are you, Gwyneth Paltrow? And definitely you are not coming to our farm.”
Background
Colin Firth and Livia Giuggioli were married for 22 years before separating in 2019. Giuggioli has been a vocal activist on environmental and humanitarian causes. This is not the first time a Hollywood figure has faced public pressure over perceived silence or active association with parties to the Israel-Palestine conflict, which has generated sustained debate across the global entertainment industry since late 2023.
Paltrow’s Position
As of the time of reporting, Gwyneth Paltrow had not issued a public response to Giuggioli’s statements. Whether the controversy affects Paltrow’s brand partnerships or public standing in Hollywood circles remains to be seen.