New experiences keep life challenging and fresh. From something as fun as trying a new restaurant or as thrilling as skydiving, change is necessary for growth. Gal Gadot knows this too. For her 2017 appearance on the “Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, Gal admitted that she had never tried Reese’s peanut butter cup.
Fallon soon rectified the situation and presented Gal with the candy. Though it wouldn’t have been a culinary challenge, Gal took the opportunity to try something new, live, on camera, for the first time in her life.
Her Endorsements
Companies know that famous faces help sell their products and, these days, celebrities are supplementing their careers with product endorsements, from cars to alcohol and almost everything in between.
Gal also got in on the action and, in 2020, she became the new face of SmartWater. Jennifer Aniston had been the brand ambassador since 2008, but the baton was then passed on to Gal. For Gal, she certainly can’t go wrong by endorsing water!
Wonder Woman And The World
Gal’s embodiment of Wonder Woman for a new generation not only bolstered her international fame but also made her a role model for young girls. In fact, it was even celebrated at the United Nations in 2016. Gal, Lynda Carter (the original Wonder Woman), along with the President of DC Entertainment Diane Nelson, and director Patty Jenkins all attended.
The women were invited to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Wonder Woman’s first appearance. At the event, Wonder Woman was named an honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls. Sadly, the decision was met with protests, and the title was removed just months later.
Making The Most Of The Situation
With the events of 2020, collective encouragement became a popular movement. Gal and fellow celebs like Kristen Wiig tried to cheer up their viewers with a rendition of the well-known song "Imagine" by John Lennon. Unfortunately, the well-meaning gesture was not received well at all.
Floods of social media backlash posts came in, citing that the celebrities were out of touch with how ordinary people were coping with the pandemic. They instead communicated that they wanted more practical support in the form of donations of food or money instead of a song.
More Controversy
When Gal appeared in "Maxim" magazine wearing a bikini with her fellow females of the IDF, controversy quickly brewed. It was thought that the photoshoot could increase tourism to Israel, but instead, it caused an international drama.
Female politicians around the world were outraged by the images. A member of parliament for the Labour party in the UK described the photos as “pornographic” while Maxim defended their publication choices. Gal also was shocked by the unintended drama.