Gal Gadot is pulling back the magic mirror on the disappointing box office performance of Disney’s live-action Snow White, and she isn’t holding back on why she thinks the film failed to find its happily ever after.
The Wonder Woman star, , recently sat down for a candid conversation on the Israeli TV program The A Talks, where she addressed the viral firestorm that surrounded the film’s release.
While Disney remakes are usually guaranteed hits, Snow White struggled to gain traction, earning a modest $ million domestically and totaling just $ million worldwide. To put that in perspective, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake—released just two months later—surpassed the $ billion mark globally.
According to Gadot, the film’s performance was deeply impacted by the intense political climate surrounding her home country and her past service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
“You know, this happens a lot in various industries, including Hollywood,” Gadot shared during the interview. “There’s pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel. And, you know, it happened.”
The actress, who has been a vocal supporter of Israel, explained that she often tries to provide context to her peers and the public, but the narrative eventually took on a life of its own on platforms like X and TikTok.
“I can always explain and try to give context about what’s happening here. And I always do that,” Gadot added. “But in the end, people make their own decisions. I was disappointed that the movie was incredibly affected by all of that and that it didn’t do well at the box office.”
The film was also plagued by a perceived “clash” between its two leads. While Gadot remained firm in her stance, her co-star Rachel Zegler, who played the titular princess, has been a vocal supporter of the “Free Palestine” movement.
Fans on social media were quick to point out the tension, with many claiming the behind-the-scenes political divide overshadowed the movie itself.
Zegler also faced her own share of viral controversies, ranging from her vocal criticism of Donald Trump supporters to her comments reimagining the original classic. The West Side Story actress also dealt with a wave of hateful online commentary regarding her Colombian heritage.
Despite the “disappointing” numbers and the online noise, Gadot is maintaining a pragmatic outlook on her Hollywood journey.
“That’s how it goes,” she told the outlet. “You win some, you lose some.”
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