The fairest of them all is officially firing back.
Gal Gadot is dropping the diplomat act and speaking her mind as the press tour for Disney’s live-action Snow White turns into a total digital battleground. The -year-old actress, who plays the Evil Queen, is making it crystal clear that she’s tired of being the internet’s political punching bag.
In a move that has sparked instant buzz on X and TikTok, Gadot questioned the weight the public places on Hollywood opinions. “Who actually cares about what a celebrity has to say about politics?” she asked during a recent press blitz, positioning herself as a pure artist who just wants to be a “beacon of light.”
The comments come after months of intense social media scrutiny regarding Gadot’s heritage and her previous service in the Israel Defense Forces. While she’s trying to play the neutrality card, fans aren’t so sure—especially given the perceived tension with her co-star, Rachel Zegler.
Insiders tell PEOPLE that the atmosphere on the Snow White production has been anything but a fairy tale. While Gadot is a mother of four and an industry veteran, -year-old Zegler is a vocal Gen Z star who frequently uses her massive platform to advocate for political causes that often sit in direct opposition to Gadot’s background.
“They have absolutely nothing in common,” a source close to the production says of the lead duo. “Between the age gap and the political chasm, Disney executives are reportedly terrified it will impact the box office.”
The drama reached a fever pitch when Gadot was a no-show at the European premiere in Spain. While reps insist she was simply busy with press in New York, the rumor mill is spinning. The two did appear together at the Oscars to present an award, but sources suggest it was a “calculated performance” to keep the peace.
“You can tell they are just tolerating each other for the paycheck,” one fan commented on Instagram, echoing a sentiment shared by thousands of onlookers.
To justify her stance on staying out of the fray, Gadot is leaning into her family history. As the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor and an eighth-generation Israeli, she considers herself an indigenous person of the region. She has been a fierce advocate for the release of hostages following the October attacks, a position that has made her a lightning rod in a polarized Hollywood.
Behind the scenes at the Mouse House, the panic is real. After spending hundreds of millions on the remake, Disney is reportedly micromanaging every interview to avoid a total PR meltdown. They wanted a family-friendly musical, but they’ve ended up with a tabloid-heavy drama.
As the release date looms, all eyes are on the red carpet. Will the Evil Queen and the Princess find common ground, or will this press tour end in a “poison apple” disaster?
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