Goya Critics Reject Palestine Support at Spanish Film Awards

Macarena Gómez and Aldo Comas rejected the widespread support for Palestine at the 2026 Goya Awards gala, arguing that a film event is not the place to discuss war. Aldo Comas added that "no one talks" about the recent 50,000 deaths in Iran and suggested that "perhaps it is necessary to end theocratic regimes."

## A Red Carpet with Pins and Flags
The 2026 Goya Awards ceremony was held in Barcelona and brought together much of the Spanish film industry. Many professionals wore pins with the slogan Free Palestina or Palestinian flags. This was the dominant gesture of the night.

**Macarena Gómez** and **Aldo Comas** chose the opposite path. They harshly criticized this massive support for Gaza. The actress summarized her stance in one sentence: a film gala is not the place to talk about war. Europa Press and El Correo reported their statements.

## The Figure Aldo Comas Cited Regarding Iran
Aldo Comas denounced that "no one talks" about the recent **50,000** deaths in Iran. That figure is his assertion, not data confirmed by an independent organization in the collected statements. He made the claim on the same red carpet.

He also suggested that "perhaps it is necessary to end theocratic regimes." He said this in reference to the joint attack by the **United States** and **Israel** against Iran. The couple thus aligned themselves with Donald Trump on an issue where most attendees chose to highlight Gaza.

## The Clash Between Activism and Showcase
The debate is not new: should an awards gala become a political platform? Part of the Spanish film industry has been using red carpets for years to raise awareness for causes. Another part maintains that the stage should remain strictly professional.

**Macarena Gómez** defended that it is not the place for war discussions. Her husband, **Aldo Comas**, preferred to speak about Iran and theocratic regimes. The result was an uncomfortable photograph: the same night, the same spotlight, two opposing narratives.