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Gal Gadot Responds to ‘Whitewashing’ Backlash After ‘Cleopatra’ Casting
New York Post ^ | December 23, 2020

Posted on 12/24/2020 11:09:12 PM PST by nickcarraway

Gal Gadot has defended her casting as Cleopatra after she was met with accusations of “whitewashing” the upcoming biopic.

Critics have said that an Arab or African actress should play the role of the iconic Egyptian leader instead of the 35-year-old Israeli actress.

“First of all, if you want to be true to the facts, then Cleopatra was Macedonian,” Gadot told BBC Arabic. “We were looking for a Macedonian actress that could fit Cleopatra. She wasn’t there. And I was very passionate about Cleopatra.”

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To: gasport

Sgt. Jamal (BeepBop) Jackson of the Yukon.


41 posted on 12/25/2020 5:22:23 AM PST by Mashood
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To: Impala64ssa

In reference to your #15, I’ve been saying that for years.


42 posted on 12/25/2020 5:42:33 AM PST by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: DoughtyOne

Who should play Hamilton


43 posted on 12/25/2020 5:45:55 AM PST by A_Former_Democrat (#LeaveTheGOP. Pass it on )
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To: SkyPilot

Wow! Why did you have to take this class? Did you lose a bet? Merry Christmas.


44 posted on 12/25/2020 5:46:47 AM PST by nwrep
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To: SkyPilot

Then there is only one real solution. Stop it


45 posted on 12/25/2020 5:47:28 AM PST by Chickensoup (Voter ID for 2020!! Leftists totalitarian fascists appear to be planning to eradicate conservatives)
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To: Hypo2

I cancelled them a while back. They should become familiar with the new mantra, “SCREW YOU”!


46 posted on 12/25/2020 5:50:55 AM PST by silent majority rising
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To: SkyPilot

What university?


47 posted on 12/25/2020 6:23:55 AM PST by sphinx
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To: nickcarraway

Gal Gadot is standing up to the bullying and is even mocking the ignoramuses on the other side. She seems to be a typical Hollywood liberal on many issues. Whether that’s from real conviction or just go-along to get-along career building, I don’t know, but she’s steadfast about being Israeli, Jewish and an IDF vet. She may have more grit than most Hollywood types. She may even have learning potential, and she’s far enough along in her career that she doesn’t need to kowtow to anyone. Maybe someone like Dennis Prager or Dave Rubin should get in touch and explore common ground.


48 posted on 12/25/2020 6:37:48 AM PST by sphinx
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To: Hypo2

We can bring cancel culture to Hollywood


49 posted on 12/25/2020 6:42:36 AM PST by joshua c (President Elect joshua_c. Hey if Joe can do it.)
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To: DoughtyOne
Exactly. When they want a woman to play a man, or vice-versa, or insert gay characters, etc. it is considered "bold" and "groundbreaking"... But try to cast someone that doesn't reinforce their agenda and they'll find something to bi*ch about.

Personally I think Ms. Gadot is a fine actress and a beautiful woman. I wouldn't mind seeing her in any role. ;-)

50 posted on 12/25/2020 6:48:01 AM PST by ThunderSleeps
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To: nickcarraway
“First of all, if you want to be true to the facts, then Cleopatra was Macedonian,” Gadot told BBC Arabic.

Indeed. Much ado about nothing.

51 posted on 12/25/2020 7:15:31 AM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.d)
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To: ThunderSleeps
Personally I think Ms. Gadot is a fine actress and a beautiful woman. I wouldn't mind seeing her in any role. ;-)

Same here. If she simply wants to read the phone book out loud that's fine with me.

52 posted on 12/25/2020 7:23:57 AM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.d)
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To: nwrep

I was getting another masters degree, and it was MANDATORY. No choice in the matter. It’s nothing but forced propaganda of the worst sort.


53 posted on 12/25/2020 7:53:36 AM PST by SkyPilot ("I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6)
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To: nickcarraway
Here is my choice for the part of Cleopatra

Gal Galdo is fine actress and she will make a fine Cleopatra too.

54 posted on 12/25/2020 8:04:03 AM PST by jpsb
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To: nickcarraway
Gentlemen with have rules here

Threads about beautiful women ALWAYS get a pic.

55 posted on 12/25/2020 8:09:29 AM PST by jpsb
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To: SkyPilot
Blacks and "POC" invented everything in human history, except the wheel...


56 posted on 12/25/2020 8:56:30 AM PST by Chode (Send bachelors and come heavily armed. )
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To: Alberta's Child
I’m upset that Peter Jackson didn’t use real orcs in the “Lord of the Rings” movies. :-P

In his defense, it's almost impossible to get orcs to remember their lines.

57 posted on 12/25/2020 8:57:27 AM PST by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: HKMk23
"Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhané Wallis as Oliver Warbucks and Annie in Sony Pictures’ 2014 hatchet job."

Never saw it. Have never seen any of the "Annie" productions? Was it a musical? When I was little, I enjoyed the Rogers & Hammerstein broadway shows they turned into movies. I've got most of the soundtracks from them. I also liked the 1961 movie version of "West Side Story," and the 1973 movie version of "Jesus Christ Superstar," and still listen to the soundtracks of both from time to time. The last musical I saw in the theaters was "Phantom of the Opera." I hadn't ever seen the show, or heard the music until then. A friend had tickets to see it, and asked me if I wanted to go with her. I enjoyed it, but don't follow the stuff they produce today. Never saw "Grease," "Mama Mia," etc. Had no desire to.

58 posted on 12/25/2020 9:45:40 AM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: SkyPilot

We Wuz Kangz N Sheeit!


59 posted on 12/25/2020 9:48:27 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: mass55th

Roland the Gunslinger played by Idris Elba.


60 posted on 12/25/2020 10:15:57 AM PST by Organic Panic (Flinging poo is not a valid argument)
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