Gal Gadot plays up svelte frame in dark robe coat in LA

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Gal Gadot cut a stylish figure when she was spotted stepping out in the Los Angeles suburb of Studio City this week.The 36-year-old superstar emphasized her enviably svelte frame in a dark robe coat that she cinched in around her trim waistline with a sash.Her latest outing comes after she defended her upcoming Cleopatra movie, which has generated blowback on account of her being white.

Legging it:Gal Gadot cut a stylish figure when she was spotted stepping out in the Los Angeles suburb of Studio City this weekGal, an Israeli who served in her country's military in accordance with its draft, is playing the legendary queen of Egypt.Though she was ethnically of Greek origin, Cleopatra has attracted 'whitewashing' controversies over the white actresses who have played her.

Gal addressed the controversy on BBC Arabiclast month saying: 'First of all if you want to be true to the facts then Cleopatra was Macedonian.'The international film star, who is also a co-producer on the film, claimed: 'We were looking for a Macedonian actress that could fit Cleopatra.

She wasn't there, and I was very passionate about Cleopatra.' Off she goes:The 36-year-old superstar emphasized her enviably svelte frame in a dark robe coat that she cinched in around her trim waistline with a sashShe added: 'People are people, and with me I want to celebrate the legacy of Cleopatra and honor this amazing historic icon that I admire so much.'Gal threw down the gauntlet for other filmmakers to come up with competing versions of the story: 'You know, anybody can make this movie and anybody can go ahead and do it.