US EditionGal Gadot Clarifies ‘Snow White’ “Didn’t Fail Solely” Because Of Israel Support, Despite “Almost Visceral” Fan Response
Gal Gadot cited on-set tensions and political differences with co-star Rachel Zegler as key factors in Disney's Snow White losing $115 million, reflecting broader industry pressures.
- Gal Gadot, Israeli actress and star of Disney's 2025 live-action Snow White, clarified that the film's box office failure was due to multiple factors, not solely external pressures.
- The film released in March 2025 faced controversy as Gadot supported Israel amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war after the October 7, 2023 attacks, while co-star Rachel Zegler expressed pro-Palestine views, escalating tensions.
- Gadot explained she was primarily seen as an Israeli rather than an actress, felt personal criticism from opponents of Israel, but stressed that many factors influence a film's success and that success is never guaranteed.
- Snow White, which cost up to $270 million to produce, earned about $206 million globally, leading to a loss estimated at $115 million, and faced boycott efforts connected to Gadot's political views.
- Disney paused other projects, including Tangled's remake, reflecting the financial impact, while Gadot backtracked some comments, emphasizing the complexity behind the film's reception amid heightened political pressures.
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Gal Gadot walks back Snow White comments after tying flop to anti-Israel sentiment
'I was sure this movie was going to succeed,' Gadot said in an interview with an Israeli outlet before connecting the Snow White film's poor performance to the 'pressure put on celebrities, actors and creators to post things against Israel' after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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In a recent interview with an Israeli program, Gal Gadot said that Snow White was a flop due to Hollywood's pressure to speak against Israel
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