Adidas Drops Bella Hadid Over Controversy
Adidas has removed pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics. The campaign became controversial given the tragic events of the Munich games. Bella Hadid, vocal about Palestinian rights, was dropped as Adidas reviews the campaign, apologizing for any distress caused.
Adidas has removed pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign for their retro sneakers, originally showcased at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
The Munich games were marred by the massacre of Israeli athletes by the Palestinian group Black September.
Bella Hadid, known for her Palestinian heritage and vocal support for Palestinian rights, became controversial following recent conflicts between Hamas and Israel.
Adidas has apologized for any distress caused by the campaign and will revise it immediately, continuing with other celebrities instead.
The Munich games were marred by the massacre of Israeli athletes by the Palestinian group Black September.
Bella Hadid, known for her Palestinian heritage and vocal support for Palestinian rights, became controversial following recent conflicts between Hamas and Israel.
Adidas has apologized for any distress caused by the campaign and will revise it immediately, continuing with other celebrities instead.
