Gal Gadot has shared her perspective on why Disney’s live-action Snow White remake did not perform as expected at the box office. The actress revealed that part of the film’s struggles stemmed from pressures in Hollywood for celebrities to speak against Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Palestine. Gadot acknowledged her disappointment, explaining that external political expectations affected audience perception and, in turn, the movie’s commercial results, though she stressed multiple factors influence a film’s success.
Key Highlights
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Gal Gadot attributed part of Snow White’s underperformance to Hollywood pressures regarding Israel.
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She appeared on Israeli TV program The A Talks, interviewed by individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Gadot clarified on Instagram that the film’s struggles were not solely due to external pressures.
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The live-action cast included Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, Patrick Page, and Ansu Kabia.
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Variety critic Owen Gleiberman praised the film as one of the better live-action Disney adaptations.
Gadot Addresses Hollywood Pressures
During her appearance on The A Talks, Gadot explained the impact of political pressures on her work and the industry.
“You know, this happens a lot in various industries, including Hollywood. There’s pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel. And, you know, it happened.” – Gal Gadot
She noted that while she always tries to give context about the situation in Israel, public perception often frames her first as an Israeli rather than as an actress. Gadot admitted the external pressures affected the film’s box office, leaving her disappointed.
“I can always explain and try to give context about what’s happening here. And I always do that. But in the end, people make their own decisions. 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 that’s how it goes. You win some, you lose some.” – Gal Gadot
Instagram Clarification
Following the interview, Gadot took to Instagram Stories to clarify her comments, emphasizing that Snow White’s performance was influenced by multiple factors.
“I was honored to join an extraordinary interview with inspiring interviewers, whose questions go straight to the heart. Sometimes we respond to questions from an emotional place. When the film came out, I felt that those who are against Israel criticized me in a very personal, almost visceral way. They saw me first and foremost as an Israeli, not as an actress. That’s the perspective I spoke from when I answered the question.” – Gal Gadot
She also stressed that while external pressures played a role, they were not the sole reason for the movie’s underwhelming reception.
“Of course, the film didn’t fail solely because of external pressures. There are many factors that determine why a film succeeds or fails, and success is never guaranteed.” – Gal Gadot
Film Cast and Critical Reception
Snow White featured Rachel Zegler in the titular role, Andrew Burnap as Prince Charming’s stand-in Jonathan, Patrick Page as the Magic Mirror, and Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman. Despite commercial underperformance, critics found merit in the adaptation.
Variety critic Owen Gleiberman offered a positive review, noting the film as a standout among live-action Disney adaptations.
“With all the turmoil besetting the real world, you’d think there might be more important things to inflate into controversies than the pre-release kerfuffles that have plagued ‘Snow White.’ As it turns out, this is one of the better live-action adaptations of a Disney animated feature. And I say that as someone who mostly doesn’t like them.” – Owen Gleiberman
The film’s production values, casting choices, and narrative approach were praised, despite the challenges faced during its release.
News in Brief: Gal Gadot’s Snow White Revelations
Gal Gadot attributed Disney’s live-action Snow White box office struggles partly to Hollywood pressures to speak against Israel. She explained her perspective on The A Talks, interviewed by individuals on the autism spectrum, and clarified on Instagram that multiple factors contributed to the film’s underperformance. The movie starred Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, Patrick Page, and Ansu Kabia. Critic Owen Gleiberman praised it as one of the better live-action Disney adaptations.
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