Hollywood is in turmoil after the outspoken and indignant statement of film legend Morgan Freeman aimed at Gal Gadot – the actress famous worldwide for her role as Wonder Woman. In a recent interview, Morgan Freeman stunned the media when he said that Gal Gadot “was supported by America to become famous”, but turned her back on the humanitarian values that Hollywood always upholds.
Specifically, he said that in the context of the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, Gal Gadot still often speaks out in support of Israel in an extreme way, despite the heartbreaking images from the Middle East. Morgan Freeman clearly said: “I respect freedom of speech, but when she uses the fame brought by Hollywood to promote violence, it is shameful. She was supported by America, but now she uses her voice to divide the world.”
This statement immediately created a storm of fierce controversy on social networks. Many Freeman supporters said he was only speaking the truth that no one else dared to speak. A hashtag called #BoycottGalGadot quickly spread, with hundreds of thousands of comments calling for a boycott of film projects featuring her.
However, Gal Gadot’s supporters also reacted strongly. They said the actress was only expressing her personal views and love for her homeland, and criticized Morgan Freeman as “hypocritical” for deliberately taking advantage of the political situation to attack an Israeli woman.
However, many critics said that Freeman was not wrong. Gal Gadot was born and raised in Israel, served in the Israeli army, and has always expressed a clear stance in support of the Israeli government in all her statements. Meanwhile, Hollywood – considered a symbol of freedom and human rights – is gradually turning its back on artists whose stance is considered “inhumane” in the context of escalating conflicts.
A media expert commented: “The problem is not that Gal Gadot is patriotic, but how she expresses it. When she uses her global platform to justify actions that are criticized internationally, she has lost her image in the US.”
In the face of this wave of outrage, Gal Gadot has remained silent. There has been no official response from her or her management team, making the public even more curious. Meanwhile, many believe that Morgan Freeman’s words are just the opening shot for a stronger wave of criticism from American artists.
Currently, some inside sources in Hollywood said that producers are reconsidering working with Gal Gadot on upcoming projects, due to concerns about negative reactions from the public. If this becomes true, this will be the darkest turning point in the career of the “Wonder Woman goddess”.
From a feminist icon, Gal Gadot is now seen as “a person America has turned its back on” – and perhaps, Morgan Freeman’s warning has touched on her biggest fear: losing her position, reputation and trust from the audience who once loved her.
