Hollywood star Andrew Garfield speaks up for Gaza

In a clip that went viral over the weekend, Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield spoke up for Palestinians on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. (AFP)
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Updated 13 October 2024
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Hollywood star Andrew Garfield speaks up for Gaza

DUBAI: In a clip that went viral over the weekend, Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield spoke up for Palestinians on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast.

Garfield, currently promoting his romantic drama “We Live in Time” alongside Florence Pugh, had an extensive conversation with Horowitz at New York’s 92nd Street Y.

During Thursday’s podcast interview, Horowitz posed an open-ended question asking if Garfield had any personal needs.

Garfield replied by urging people to focus on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, saying that his personal happiness is more than sufficient.

“You know what, out of everyone in the world, I don’t need — I’m so happy,” Garfield said. “Like, we should be putting our energy toward something that actually matters, you know? Yeah, maybe the lives of, I don’t know, Palestinians in Gaza right now. Maybe that’s where we put our hearts and our energy.”

The actor continued: “And anyone suffering, anyone oppressed — anyone that is suffering under the weight of the horrors of our world right now. Anyone who doesn’t have a choice in, you know, living lives of dignity. Yeah — that’s where our energy should be going right now.”

With his stance on Palestine, Garfield joins the ranks of celebrities who have spoken out against Israel’s continuing onslaught in Gaza for the past year, including Palestinian American models and sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid, Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo, “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan, and “Wednesday” actress Jenna Ortega.


 


Gigi Hadid introduces sun-washed knitwear in new Guest in Residence drop

Updated 14 February 2026
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Gigi Hadid introduces sun-washed knitwear in new Guest in Residence drop

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid this week released the first drop of her brand Guest in Residence’s spring/summer collection.

The pictures she shared with her 79.5 million followers on Instagram showed that the new offerings lean into relaxed, sun-washed dressing, blending the brand’s signature knitwear with a more playful, resort-ready mood.

The collection features lightweight cardigans, cropped knits and long-sleeve tops paired with knit shorts, relaxed trousers and soft lounge pieces designed for warm weather.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid)

A palette of coastal blues, butter yellow, soft red, cream and pastel tones runs throughout, complemented by subtle stripes and textured finishes.

Across the images, knits are layered over swimwear or styled as coordinated sets, aligning with the collection’s casual, seasonal direction.

Hadid wrote on Instagram that the newly launched products are now available in stores and retailers worldwide.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid)

The model and entrepreneur’s latest drop was a collaboration with Moon Boot, the Italian snow boot brand. Released in November, Hadid and the brand dropped 16 designs for winter.

A week before that, she launched her winter collection that expanded Guest in Residence’s knitwear offering with cold-weather staples designed for layering.

The range included chunky scarves with fringe finishes, ribbed beanies, knitted socks, striped sweaters, zip-neck tops and relaxed knit polos, alongside straight-leg trousers and casual separates.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid)

A muted winter palette of red, cream, brown, forest green and blue ran throughout, with stripes and textured knits adding visual contrast.

Hadid launched her clothing label, which features soft, colorful knitwear, in September 2022.

“Over the last handful of years, I didn’t want to be backed into starting my own line just because there was an offer on the table or a deal to be made,” she wrote to her followers on Instagram at the time.

“The earliest days of Guest in Residence came about when I started to question the cashmere market, and those answers gave me a path,” she added.

“I believe that because of its sustainable qualities — natural and made to cherish and to pass down — cashmere is a luxury that should be more accessible.”

Celebrities including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift and Bradley Cooper have been spotted wearing the label’s designs.