MUNA members respond to their appearance as musical guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with actress Gal Gadot. Naomi McPherson says the band did not know who the guests would be that night, and she expresses opposition to Gadot’s politics, framing their stance around support for “Free Palestine.”
Both outlets report that MUNA has previously aligned with anti-genocide messaging, including joining an Israel streaming boycott referred to as “No Music For Genocide.” In earlier social media communication, the band indicates it does not share Gadot’s views. The central difference in emphasis between the accounts is the specific wording and framing of McPherson’s reaction, but both describe the band’s claim that they were not informed about the lineup of guests in advance.
Overall, the reports place the controversy in the context of ongoing public debate about artists’ political positions and associated media appearances, with MUNA asserting it lacked prior knowledge about Gadot’s involvement on the program.
