Gal Gadot is getting remarkably candid about the “disappointing” theatrical run of Disney’s live-action Snow White.
The Wonder Woman star, who took a villainous turn as the Evil Queen in the reimagined classic, is speaking out about why she believes the film failed to connect with audiences. According to Gadot, the movie’s lackluster performance wasn’t about the storytelling—it was about the intense political climate surrounding it.
Appearing on the Israeli celebrity interview program The A Talks, per The Jerusalem Post, Gadot addressed the elephant in the room: the film’s status as a box office “bomb.” When asked if she was angry about the dismal performance, Gadot shifted the focus to the “pressure” celebrities face regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
“First of all, I have to say that I really enjoyed filming this movie,” Gadot shared in Hebrew. “I was sure that this movie was going to be a huge success.”
However, the actress noted that the landscape changed significantly following the events of October . Gadot, who served two years as a combat fitness instructor in the Israel Defense Forces, suggested that Hollywood and the public’s reaction to the conflict played a major role in the film’s reception.
“What’s happening in all kinds of industries, and also in Hollywood, is that there’s a lot of pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel,” she explained.
Gadot admitted that while she tries to provide “context” to those who will listen, she believes the film paid the price for the public’s stance. “I was disappointed that the movie was greatly affected by that and didn’t do well at the box office,” she added.
The tension wasn’t just happening at the box office; it was also brewing online and on set. While Gadot’s co-star Rachel Zegler has been a vocal supporter of Palestine and Gaza, Gadot insisted there was no “bad blood” between the two leads.
“I even enjoyed working with Rachel Zegler,” Gadot noted. “We laughed, we talked and it was fun.”
Despite the fun on set, the off-screen headlines were hard to ignore. Zegler’s advocacy reportedly caused friction with producer Marc Platt during the film’s promotion. Meanwhile, Gadot herself has faced targeted protests, including an incident in London on the set of her upcoming movie The Runner and a delay of her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony earlier this year.
Ultimately, the “fairest of them all” ended up being a costly endeavor for the House of Mouse. Disney reportedly weathered an estimated $ million loss on the production, making it one of the most talked-about stumbles in the studio’s recent history.
As fans continue to debate the film’s legacy on X and TikTok, one thing is clear: the drama surrounding Snow White was far more complicated than a simple poisoned apple.
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