Progressive political commentator Hasan Piker has sparked intense controversy with a recent on-air critique of actress Gal Gadot, calling her a “dogsht actress”* and questioning her presence at the Oscars. The comments have ignited a heated conversation across social media, with reactions ranging from applause for his boldness to outrage over the personal nature of the attack.

During his livestream, Piker mocked Gadot’s film career, saying:
“She has no business [being at the Oscars] for the crime of what she has done to not only the DC franchise, but really any movie she’s been in.”

While the initial comments targeted her acting ability, Piker quickly expanded the critique to Gadot’s broader cultural influence, connecting her public persona to geopolitical issues. He explained:

“All jokes aside, Gal Gadot serves an important role in normalizing Israel as not a fascist ethno-state, but instead a place where a lot of beautiful women come from. And those beautiful women happen to serve in the IDF, because there’s also this weird sexualization of the forces as well that takes place, and it plays another role in normalizing Israel and its activities and actions, and whitewashing it.”

This combination of personal critique and political commentary has put Piker at the center of a firestorm. Many of his followers praised him for daring to address what they perceive as the intersection of Hollywood glamour and politics, arguing that celebrity images can influence public perception of controversial international issues. Others, however, criticized Piker for attacking Gadot personally and reducing her entire career to a political talking point, calling his language unnecessarily harsh and disrespectful.

Gal Gadot, internationally recognized for her role as Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe, has not publicly responded to Piker’s remarks. Her career, often lauded for breaking barriers in blockbuster cinema, now finds itself entangled in a larger cultural debate surrounding celebrity influence, media, and geopolitics.

Experts note that Piker’s commentary reflects a broader trend in media where political analysts increasingly scrutinize Hollywood figures not just for their work in film but also for their perceived influence on global narratives. “We’re living in an era where pop culture and politics are inseparable,” says media analyst Dr. Lila Martinez. “Actors like Gadot are not just entertainers—they are symbols that can shape public perception, intentionally or not.”

The timing of Piker’s remarks—just before major awards season events such as the Oscars—further amplifies the conversation, raising questions about how public figures are evaluated in the age of social media and instantaneous critique.

Whether one agrees or disagrees with Piker, the exchange highlights the increasingly blurred lines between art, celebrity, and politics. It also demonstrates the powerful role social media plays in amplifying voices that challenge cultural norms, even if their approach is provocative or polarizing.

As this debate unfolds, fans, media critics, and political commentators alike are watching closely to see whether Gadot will respond or if the conversation will evolve into a larger cultural reckoning about Hollywood, international politics, and celebrity accountability.