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This ideological rift intensifies because Hollywood stars and creators often see themselves as empathetic and morally upright, yet they struggle with nuanced understanding when faced with opposing views. Artists’ typical left-leaning stance, rooted in a desire for social justice and empathy, now conflicts with their personal or cultural solidarities.
The case of Gadot is especially telling. As a Jewish woman and Israeli citizen, her support for her homeland complicates her position in a Hollywood that is predominantly Jewish and liberal. Public backlash, protests, and vandalism threaten to transform her into a symbolic figure of the polarization, overshadowing her work and contributions.