Gal Gadot, known for her role in Red Notice, now admits that she regrets the decision to organize a well-intentioned but ultimately misguided quarantine cover of John Lennon’s Imagine during the global shutdown in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on the video, the 36-year-old actress and mother-of-three acknowledges that it was premature and not the right move at the time. In an interview with InStyle’s February edition, set to be released on January 14, Gadot expressed regret for the poorly timed and distasteful nature of the video, despite her good intentions. She humbly acknowledges that sometimes things don’t go as planned, even with the best of intentions.
“It was too early,” said Gal Gadot, reflecting on her decision to organize the cringe-worthy quarantine cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine” in March 2020 when the world was shut down due to the coronavirus. Together with her famous friends like Kristen Wiig, Sarah Silverman, and Will Ferrell, they sang about ‘no possessions’ from their mansions, sparking criticism.
To lighten the mood and make fun of herself, Gadot playfully sang a few lines of Imagine while accepting an award at ELLE’s 2021 Women in Hollywood event on October 19. “Yeah. Might as well. They had a mic there!” she joked. “It just felt right, and I don’t take myself too seriously. With the whole Imagine controversy, I felt like I wanted to take the air out of it, so that event was a great opportunity to do that.”
In the latest issue of InStyle, a 36-year-old mother of three admitted that her recent decision wasn’t the best choice. She acknowledged that while her intentions were good, the timing and execution were off. Sometimes even with the best intentions, things don’t always turn out as planned, don’t you agree?
Wow! Gal wasn’t the only one in the group who caught some attention for singing about having ‘no possessions’ from their lavish homes. Her famous pals like Kristen Wiig, Sarah Silverman, Will Ferrell, Mark Ruffalo, Zoë Kravitz, Natalie Portman, Kaia Gerber, and Jimmy Fallon all seemed to be on board with the idea.
“Sure, why not? They had a microphone ready!” Gadot playfully teased herself as she broke into a rendition of Imagine while receiving her award at the ELLE 2021 Women in Hollywood event on October 19th.
The actress who brought Wonder Woman to life reminisced about a recent event, mentioning that she doesn’t take herself too seriously and wanted to lighten the mood surrounding the Imagine controversy. The event provided her with the perfect opportunity to do just that.
In her InStyle photo shoot with Giampaolo Sgura, Gal looked stunning in a Valentino coat and By Far Mary Janes handpicked by stylist Elizabeth Stewart.
Gal adores being a mother to her three daughters, Alma, Maya, and Daniella, whom she shares with her husband Yaron ‘Jaron’ Versano. Despite finding childbirth to be magical and would do it once a week if possible, she also finds pregnancies to be tough, experiencing sickness and migraines. She opts for epidurals during labor to make the process more bearable, emphasizing the incredible feeling of creating life.
Tall woman: In the photo shoot for InStyle captured by Giampaolo Sgura, Gal donned a stylish Valentino coat and rocked a pair of By Far Mary Janes hand-picked by her stylist, Elizabeth Stewart.
On June 29, Gadot shared a family photo that captured her joy in motherhood. She expressed her love for her three daughters – Alma, Maya, and Daniella – whom she shares with her husband and producing partner Yaron ‘Jaron’ Versano. Their 13-year marriage has brought them a beautiful family that Gadot cherishes deeply.
The 5ft10in brunette effusively spoke about her experience with childbirth: “I absolutely love it and wish I could do it more often. It’s truly magical. I always opt for epidurals, so the pain is manageable. The moment you realize you’re bringing a new life into the world is absolutely incredible. However, my pregnancies are quite difficult for me – I experience nausea and migraines. It’s just not my strong suit.”
Gal feels that the most impressive thing she does is “balancing my family life with my acting career.” She described the feeling of being on set as being like a kite, soaring high and trying to catch the wind. But when she goes back home, her main focus shifts to being a mother. “It’s not about me anymore; it’s all about taking care of my children – bathing Maya, feeding Alma, putting Daniella to bed.”
Discovering equilibrium: Gal finds that her most impressive feat is managing to balance both her family obligations and her thriving acting career.
Coming to theaters in the US and UK on February 11th! Interestingly, Gadot remained tight-lipped about her character, Linnet Ridgeway Doyle, alongside Armie Hammer in Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile.
Interestingly, the former Miss Israel 2004 did not mention her recent role as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle alongside Armie Hammer in Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming Agatha Christie murder mystery, Death on the Nile. The film is set to be released in US/UK theaters on February 11 and features a star-studded ensemble cast including Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders, and Letitia Wright.
On a different note, Gal also hinted at the future plans for Wonder Woman 3, mentioning that they are currently working on the script and production is expected to begin in approximately a year and a half.
Excited for more Diana Prince action? The former Miss Israel 2004 mentioned that they are working on the script for Wonder Woman 3 and production might kick off in about a year and a half.
Gal Gadot’s upcoming role as Cleopatra has stirred some controversy in a time where authentic casting is a hot topic. Despite this, the Israeli actress and former IDF member is determined to bring the Cleopatra story to life in a way that showcases not just her beauty, but also her intelligence, strategic mind, and lasting global impact. Gadot believes that the world needs to hear Cleopatra’s story now more than ever, and is eager to share it with audiences in a new light.
‘We’re gearing up to honor the Cleopatra tale!’ It’s expected that there will be a lot of chatter surrounding Gal being cast as the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a biopic during a time when genuine casting is of utmost importance.
Gadot expressed, “Our goal is to not only portray Cleopatra as alluring and captivating, but also highlight her intelligence, strategic thinking, and the significant influence she had and continues to have on our world today. While I have seen all the Cleopatra films from the past, I truly believe that our version is the one that resonates most with the current times.”