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Gwyneth Paltrow Appears in Commercial for Herzliya Luxury Development

Verified ad circulation drew fierce online backlash and defenses, exposing reputational risk for celebrities tied to Israeli projects.

Overview

  • The one-minute commercial features Gwyneth Paltrow promoting 51 Park, a two-tower, 51-floor luxury project in Herzliya, and was filmed in New York by the Israeli agency WhyWorry.
  • The ad was publicly shared by developer Aviv by Melisron and agency founder Gabi Attal and multiple fact‑checks confirmed the clip’s authenticity.
  • Social media reaction split sharply on June 10 with critics accusing Paltrow of whitewashing or profiting from Israel while defenders pointed to her Jewish background and past pro‑Israel statements.
  • Many critics linked the campaign to recent international findings and legal actions — including a UN inquiry’s 2025 conclusions and ICC warrants cited in coverage — to argue the optics are damaging.
  • Coverage varies by outlet with some reports focusing on production and marketing details and others emphasizing historical land‑claims, human impact and the broader political and reputational consequences for celebrities.