Gal Gadot spoke openly about the backlash surrounding Disney’s Snow White and the film’s disappointing box office results during an appearance on Israeli talk show The A Talks. The actress shared how events on October 7 affected the movie’s reception and the pressures placed on entertainers globally.
Gadot said,
I really enjoyed filming that movie; I really had fun,
and described her positive experience working with co-star Rachel Zegler. However, she explained how external political pressures complicated the film‘s launch:
Even working alongside Rachel Zegler. We laughed and we talked; we had fun. I was positive the movie was going to be a huge hit. And then Oct. 7 happened, and what happened all over in different industries, not just Hollywood, was that there was a lot of pressure put on celebrities, actors, and creators to post against Israel. And it happened. I can always explain and try to give people in the world context about the situation and the reality in Israel, and I always do that. But at the end, people make up their own minds. And I was disappointed that the movie was incredibly affected by all of that and that it didn’t do well at the box office. But it is what it is; you win some, you lose some.
Insights Into Gadot’s Career and Personal Struggles
The conversation also explored Gadot’s broader career highlights and difficulties, including her recent emergency brain surgery in March 2024. Reflecting on her breakthrough role, Gadot revealed frustrations over pay disparities:
Chris Pine got paid more than me, and I was Wonder Woman!
She further discussed one of her least enjoyable work experiences, stating,
I hated filming Entourage; I didn’t have fun at all,
and disclosed that inappropriate behavior on set led her to quit filming midway:
Some guy was inappropriate with me on set until it reached a point where I quit in the middle, left the set and never went back to film with them.
Gadot Shares Perspective on Her Acting Strengths
When asked about her skills as an actress, Gadot answered with humility and resolve:
I think I’m solid; I’m alright. There are those who are more talented than me. But if you cast me, you cast well. Because my biggest strength is that I am not afraid to work hard and that I never let anything stand in my way. I just go, go, go.
Upcoming Projects and Future Endeavors
Gal Gadot has recently completed filming on two anticipated movies, The Runner and In the Hand of Dante. The Runner, an action thriller directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Mark Gibson, stars Gadot alongside Damian Lewis. In the Hand of Dante features a star-studded cast including Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, John Malkovich, Louis Cancelmi, Fortunato Cerlino, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Benjamin Clementine, Martin Scorsese, and Al Pacino. Gadot is also preparing for her role in the upcoming film Ruin.
The actress’s openness about the challenges faced with Snow White and her ongoing projects highlight the complexities of working within an industry affected by global events while underscoring her resilience and commitment to her craft.
