We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Understanding the backlash to Gal Gadot's recent tweet It's a lot to unpack — but here's a start. To call Gal Gadot a controversial figure feels simplistic, but the Wonder Woman star has carved out a special niche. First, she irked many with her viral 'Imagine' video in the first weeks of lockdown, where she and her celebrity friends aimed to bring everyone together by singing to us from their luxury mansions. While hardly a crime – and well-intentioned – it was viewed by many as insensitive. Her latest foray into public statements on social media has gone down even worse, unsurprisingly.