Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who played Wonder Woman in the movie, isn’t all lassos and truth. Here are 10 times she caused controversy as DC’s beloved comic book hero.
1“Imagine All the People” Video
In 2020, Gadot enlisted her famous friends to sing John Lennon’s “Imagine” during the height of lockdown. Though meant to foster unity, many criticized it as out of touch with people’s real struggles.
2Miss Universe 2016 Comments
While hosting Miss Universe, Gadot made remarks about peace in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that some saw as dismissive of a complex issue.
3Wonder Woman 1984 Representation
The sequel was accused of perpetuating negative stereotypes about Middle Eastern characters.
4Social Media Posts on Israel-Palestine Conflict
Gadot has faced backlash for social media posts expressing support for the Israeli military amid ongoing conflict with Palestine over disputed territories.
5Cleopatra Casting
Gadot’s casting as Cleopatra, a Greek queen who ruled Egypt, reignited debates over Hollywood’s habit of whitewashing stories and failing to represent history accurately on screen.
6Whedon’s Comments on Justice League Reshoots
Director Joss Whedon revealed he clashed with Gadot during reshoots for “Justice League,” but did not go into further detail.
7Salary Disparity with Chris Pine
Reports that Pine earned significantly more than Gadot for reshoots of their scenes together in “Wonder Woman” fueled outrage and drew attention to Hollywood’s gender pay gap problem.
8Fast X Cameo
Gadot’s brief appearance in a “Fast & Furious” movie after her “Wonder Woman” character was killed off left fans scratching their heads about continuity.
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