Gala Montes Criticized for Video With Convicted Abuser Eleazar Gómez

Gala Montes faced a wave of criticism after posting a video on X showing her singing in a jacuzzi alongside Eleazar Gómez, an actor convicted of domestic violence. The backlash centered on the perceived contradiction between her public feminism and her association with Gómez.

What happened

On July 16, 2026, Montes shared a video of herself singing her upcoming single "La Mala" while in a jacuzzi with friends, including Gómez and Emiliano Aguilar Source: Excelsiormx. She captioned it "Uno de mis días favoritos" Source: Infobae. Within hours, the post drew hundreds of critical replies.

The backlash

Users accused Montes of hypocrisy, citing her history of feminist activism. Commenters wrote:

• "Cómo puedes usar la bandera de feminismo y estar con un maltratador" Source: Infobae
• "Eres super incongruente" Source: HeraldoMX
• "Por fin se te cayó la máscara" Source: HeraldoMX

Many called the video contradictory, with some demanding she "go to therapy" Source: Excelsiormx.

Eleazar Gómez's past

In November 2020, Gómez was arrested after his ex-partner Stephanie Valenzuela accused him of attempted strangulation and domestic violence Source: Infobae. He spent nearly five months in the Reclusorio Norte prison. In March 2021, he pleaded guilty and received a three-year suspended sentence, requiring psychological treatment and victim restitution . His past has made him a polarizing figure in Mexican entertainment.