MUNA says its appearance was pre-recorded and the band was unaware of the guest lineup. Naomi McPherson publicly supports Palestine and posts "Free Palestine." American late-night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel encountered significant public backlash following Thursday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which featured 'Israeli' actress Gal Gadot as a primary guest. Gadot's appearance on the show drew sharp criticism from pro-Palestine viewers and activists online, sparking calls to boycott the segment. The episode also featured a musical performance by the American indie pop band MUNA. That's not ok @jimmykimmel , you can't play both sides, choose which side of history you wanna be on because Gal lame actress is a genocide supporter and ex IDF. https://t.co/ElecHxRH4v — Omar Gaza 🇵🇸 (@Omar_Gaza) September 11, 2026 MUNA distance themselves from Gadot Following the broadcast and subsequent viewer outcry, MUNA member Naomi McPherson addressed the band's inclusion in the episode. McPherson explained that the group's musical performance had been recorded days prior to the broadcast and stated that the band members "weren't told who any of the guests were gonna be." Using the moment to respond to fans and address the controversy, McPherson explicitly voiced support for Palestine, publishing the statement: "Free Palestine."
This right here. In all the smoke and mirrors of the US right now, it’s hard to remember that people like Kimmel, despite the public support when the government steps in to try and quell their speech, are still not on the side of the people. They are owned like every other famous person.