Hollywood is in an uproar after Oprah Winfrey, America’s most powerful media icon, suddenly criticized Gal Gadot, the star of Wonder Woman, in a live interview broadcast nationwide. Oprah’s blunt, unabashed statement immediately became the hottest topic on social media, once again putting Gal Gadot’s name in the center of a storm of criticism.
During the conversation, Oprah was asked about her opinion on many Hollywood stars choosing to side with Israel amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Without hesitation, she directly mentioned Gal Gadot’s name and said:
“She was supported by America, became famous thanks to Hollywood, is loved by millions of Americans… but instead of using her influence to call for peace, she constantly defends Israel while the world is suffering. I find that disappointing.”
This statement immediately caused a stir globally, especially in the community of movie fans. Oprah, who is known for her calm and tactful image, rarely criticizes an individual in public. Her direct targeting of Gal Gadot shows the seriousness of the incident and her true feelings towards the Israeli actress’s “insensitive” attitude.
Immediately after the program aired, social media exploded in a wave of fierce controversy. A series of comments supporting Oprah appeared:
“Finally someone dared to speak the truth about Gal Gadot.”
“Hollywood does not need people who only know how to exploit America’s reputation and turn their backs on humanitarian values.”
The hashtags #SendGalGadotBack and #BoycottWonderWoman quickly became the top trending topics on Twitter (X), attracting millions of discussions.
However, many people also sided with Gal Gadot. They said that she was only expressing her love for her homeland and did not deserve to be attacked so harshly. Other celebrities, including Chris Pine and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins, are said to have expressed sympathy and urged the public to “look at the issue more fairly.”
However, experts say Oprah Winfrey has “touched the right chord” in Hollywood today – where political statements can determine the future of a star’s career. An industry source revealed that several major studios are temporarily suspending negotiations with Gal Gadot, fearing that working with her at this time will cause a fierce boycott.
A famous critic commented: “Oprah is not a person who speaks harshly, so when she speaks up, it is a sign that Hollywood’s patience is exhausted. Gal Gadot is putting herself out of the center of the American entertainment industry.”
Currently, Gal Gadot remains silent, with no official response. But silence, in this case, may be a double-edged sword – because the longer she does not speak up, the more her image in the public eye will be severely damaged.
If the negative reactions continue to increase, Gal Gadot may face a “silent boycott” in Hollywood – something that has caused many other famous stars to withdraw from the entertainment industry.
From a revered “feminist icon”, Gal Gadot is now on the verge of being turned away by the United States. And with Oprah Winfrey’s cold statement, perhaps Hollywood is sending a clear message: “Fame cannot obscure moral responsibility.”
