
In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly (opens in new tab), Gal Gadot discusses the incredible success of her solo Wonder Woman movie, and she even teases the film's much anticipated sequel. And for the first time ever, Gadot finally addresses James Cameron's criticisms of Wonder Woman which garnered him a lot of media attention in August 2017.
In an interview with The Guardian (opens in new tab), of the new Wonder Woman, Cameron said, "She’s an objectified icon, and it’s just male Hollywood doing the same old thing! I’m not saying I didn’t like the movie but, to me, it’s a step backwards." His misguided comments were met with a lot of criticism but, notably, Gadot never responded. Until now.
A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) (opens in new tab)
A photo posted by on
As Gadot tells Entertainment Weekly (opens in new tab), she didn't respond at the time "because I didn’t want to give him the stage." Which is the best reason not to rebut Cameron's opinions. Basically, why give him more unnecessary media attention, regarding a topic that has nothing to do with him?
But Gadot was extremely fair in her response, as she continued, "I’m a big fan of his work. His movies are great. He was very innovative in many things that he did, and I’ve got nothing but great things to say about the creative and professional side of his work." Fair enough.
But as for when he came for Wonder Woman, Gadot is pretty clear about his intentions: "When it happened, the timing of when it happened, he was promoting another movie of his. It was like he was looking for publicity and I just didn’t want to give him the stage."
A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) (opens in new tab)
A photo posted by on
Wonder Woman was an awesome success. James Cameron didn't deserve any of the limelight regarding the movie, so Gadot didn't give it to him. Perfect.
Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.
-
Salma Hayek Says Channing Tatum Almost "Killed" Her During a Lap Dance for 'Magic Mike's Last Dance'
LOL, Salma.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston Are Body-Swapping in an Upcoming Comedy, And It Might Be the Best News I've Ever Received
Clearly, I've lived an uneventful life.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Anne Hathaway Says It's "Thrilling" to See How Excited Fans Are for 'Princess Diaries 3'
So is it out yet, or...?
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Seyfried Had a 'Mean Girls' Reunion and Discussed Whether Tina Fey Is Too Busy for a Sequel
At this point, this movie is going to be crowdfunded...
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Sarah Hyland and Adam Devine Play 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?'
The 'Modern Family' stars reunited for the 'Pitch Perfect' spinoff series.
By Brooke Knappenberger
-
Jamie Lee Curtis Would Love to Film a 'Freaky Friday' Sequel
Let's do it, then???
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
The 78 Best Celebrity Couple Halloween Costumes of All Time
Honestly, we're impressed.
By Charlotte Chilton
-
Super Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth as a Young Woman
From childhood snapshots to portraits as a young princess, beautiful and rare photos of the late Queen Elizabeth as a young woman.
By Mehera Bonner