Glamour Dubbed ‘Out of Touch’ As Anti-Israel Stars Crowned ‘Women of the Year’
‘Is this what passes for role models in 2025?’-Prominent X (formerly Twitter) user @PatriotMom76 posted, echoing the fury of thousands after Glamour magazine announced its latest ‘Women of the Year’ winners. The decision has lit conservative circles ablaze, as it spotlights Hollywood darling Rachel Zegler and children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel-two left-leaning figures who have stoked deep offense with their stances on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
In a breathtaking display of progressive Hollywood groupthink, Glamour magazine has named Rachel Zegler and Ms. Rachel as its 2025 “Women of the Year”. The move came as a slap in the face to countless American families committed to traditional values and unwavering support for Israel-values all too often trampled by today’s media elite.
Rachel Zegler-best known to many for her roles in West Side Story and Disney’s disastrous Snow White reboot-has sparked ongoing public uproar after publicly posting ‘Free Palestine’ in bold letters at the height of the Israel-Hamas war. Alongside her, Ms. Rachel (real name Rachel Griffin Accurso), a children’s entertainer trusted with the screens and social development of millions of toddlers, has come under fire for actively pushing so-called ‘prayers for Palestinian children’ and sharing messages conservative watchdogs call blatant Hamas apologism.
Despite a mountain of backlash, Glamour’s progressive editorial board and Hollywood influencers have doubled down, spinning their latest awards as a tribute to ‘sisterhood,’ unity, and social activism. With legions of American parents and Israel supporters left shocked, many are asking: Who is Glamour really honoring-and why?
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Even mainstream outlets admit the situation is controversial: Both Rachel Zegler and Ms. Rachel have faced online firestorms for their pro-Palestinian activism, with Zegler tagged for ‘building a powerful platform rooted in integrity and activism’-even as those same actions angered half the country.
Rachel Zegler’s profile in Glamour, penned by Dame Helen Mirren herself, tries to paint Zegler as Hollywood’s bold new voice. The magazine’s glowing piece notably glosses over Zegler’s infamous ‘Free Palestine’ statement, issued just days after Israeli families were rocked by Hamas terror attacks. Critics say this amounts to giving a free pass to antisemitic undertones, or worse-rewarding stars for fanning the flames of division.
Ms. Rachel, meanwhile, is hailed for racking up over 10 billion YouTube views teaching toddlers speech, songs, and emotional skills. But behind the singalongs, observers see a darker agenda. Accurso’s relentless advocacy for Gaza, complete with social media prayer circles, has led many parents to question what hidden messages slip into children’s programming-and why left-wing causes dominate even the most innocent spaces.
Conservative commentator James Richardson put it bluntly on Fox News: ‘It used to be that ‘Woman of the Year’ went to mothers, teachers, and nurses striving for family values. Now? You can’t get the title unless you’ve hashtagged ‘Free Palestine.’
The growing radicalization of media awards sends a direct message: push woke causes, even when it means trampling America’s closest allies, and you’ll be celebrated. Ignore it-and you’ll be erased. The lessons for young girls could not be more dangerous, critics warn.
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Within moments of the announcement, social media erupted. X and Facebook feeds overflowed with heated takes, with phrases like ‘GlamourGoWoke’ and ‘IgnoreGlamour2025’ trending nationwide. The backlash hasn’t been limited to nameless posters-dozens of Jewish organizations, prominent Republicans, and child advocacy groups have gone on record slamming the magazine’s decision.
As online users unearthed the anti-Israel posts from both Zegler and Ms. Rachel, calls for boycotts of Glamour’s advertisers surged. One viral meme paired screenshots of Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ post with news photos from Israel, challenging the magazine’s supposed commitment to unity and empathy.
‘Do sisterhood and ‘lived experience’ only count if you march with the far left?’ asked activist Sharon Goldstein. ‘Where is empathy for Israeli women, or the mothers of children kidnapped?’
Adding fuel to the controversy, the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year gala, scheduled for November 4 at The Plaza in New York, is set to be livestreamed across TikTok and YouTube-platforms infamous for amplifying anti-Western rhetoric. The event promises glossy speeches on ‘female empowerment,’ but many say it’s another opportunity for Hollywood to double down on left-wing politics while silencing dissenting voices. As BroadwayWorld reports, this year’s theme is ‘Sisterhood’-a stark contrast to what many describe as a carefully curated echo chamber.
The collective snub of pro-Israel heroines-women like IDF veterans, Israeli doctors, or American volunteers-was not lost on the conservative movement. Many pointedly asked why Glamour’s ‘Sisterhood’ excludes those defending actual lives under threat.
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For the American right, Glamour’s 2025 picks are infuriating-but hardly surprising. The elevation of Zegler and Ms. Rachel epitomizes a cultural establishment happy to ride waves of viral controversy at the expense of core values, including support for Israel and the condemnation of terrorism.
Last year, the mainstream media cheered as megastars used red-carpet platforms to call for ‘ceasefires’ and ‘equity’ in Gaza, rarely mentioning the Americans killed or kidnapped by Hamas. Now, that mindset has been codified into one of the year’s most commented-on media events. This, critics say, perfectly illustrates how elite tastemakers seek to weaponize award ceremonies-rewarding only those who toe the line of social justice politics and canceling all who question the script.
But something is changing. As outrage boils over in living rooms and PTA meetings, conservatives say enough is enough. Already, pro-Israel and pro-America groups are launching counter-campaigns, highlighting mothers, faith-based educators, and community leaders overlooked by establishment platforms. Some are using #RealWomenoftheYear across social media, nominating figures whose examples inspire patriotism and moral clarity.
‘Awards matter because they shape pop culture-and pop culture shapes the next generation,’ observed columnist Lisa Arnett. ‘Let’s make sure our daughters know you don’t have to adopt radical causes to make a difference.’
As the country looks toward the 2026 midterms, the split between traditional values and progressive spectacle is sharper than ever. From the halls of Congress to the halls of high schools, the question remains: Who gets to define American womanhood-and does Hollywood’s elite have any place in the answer? One thing is certain: millions of conservative voices are demanding to be heard, no matter how loud the glitterati may shout.
