Ms Rachel has turned a celebrity donation race into open conflict, matching Macklemore's $1 million (£740,000) Gaza pledge on Thursday and daring every wealthy star to follow her lead with matching gifts, after his removal from Ed Sheeran's US tour split the music world.
In 2026, backing Gaza relief has become a line in the sand for Hollywood, splitting stars into rival camps of donors, walkouts, and fundraisers. Macklemore's onstage 'free Palestine' speech drew condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League and a petition from the Israeli-American Council, yet it also triggered a wave of solidarity. Here is the full list of 12 celebrities who put money or their careers on the line for the cause this year.
