{"id":1965860,"date":"2025-08-17T22:31:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T22:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1965860"},"modified":"2025-08-17T22:31:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T22:31:50","slug":"gal-gadot-points-finger-at-politics-for-disneys-snow-white-box-office-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/gal-gadot-points-finger-at-politics-for-disneys-snow-white-box-office-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Gal Gadot Points Finger At Politics For Disney\u2019s &#8216;Snow White&#8217; Box Office Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/gal-gadot\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Gal Gadot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Gal Gadot<\/a><\/strong> is speaking out after <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/snow-white\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Disney\u2019s &quot;Snow White&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Disney\u2019s &#8220;Snow White&#8221;<\/a><\/strong> remake bombed at the box office, and she\u2019s placing the blame on anti-Israel sentiment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 40-year-old &#8220;Wonder Woman&#8221; star, who played the Evil Queen in the film, opened up during a new interview in Israel that has since gone viral.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gal Gadot admitted she was stunned by the movie\u2019s catastrophic performance, claiming it was derailed after the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza shifted public sentiment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Gal Gadot Blames Anti-Israel Sentiment For Disney\u2019s &#8216;Snow White&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Starbuck \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI was sure this movie was going to be a huge hit. And then\u2026it happened,\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Betar_USA\/status\/1956548550986547358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1956548550986547358%7Ctwgr%5Edd4afa6c19c1aca0d220d745f5e3c7e94fb5501e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmz.com%2F2025%2F08%2F16%2Fgal-gadot-blames-anti-israel-sentiment-snow-white-flop%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Gadot said;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Gadot said<\/a>, referring to the conflict. \u201cAnd you know, this happens a lot in various industries, including Hollywood. There\u2019s pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel,\u201d she alleged.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The star, who served in the Israel Defense Forces and has long been an outspoken advocate for her country, explained that she felt audiences ultimately judged her as \u201can Israeli, not as an actress.\u201d Gadot admitted she was \u201cdisappointed\u201d by how the film was affected but concluded bluntly, \u201cYou win some, you lose some.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Rachel Zegler Drama Fueled the Fire<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Rachel Zegler attends 'Snow White' Los Angeles Premiere\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1293\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ANJyvCWR.tsNciN3BnKjBA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyOTM7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/7d12a5f4520a8b2a5ed2cf0517b39c50\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Starbuck \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While Gadot has now linked the film\u2019s box office woes to geopolitics, &#8220;Snow White&#8221; was plagued with controversies long before its release, most of them surrounding its leading lady, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/rachel-zegler\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rachel Zegler;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rachel Zegler<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Zegler drew fire for her polarizing public remarks, from openly disparaging the 1937 Disney classic to making splashy political statements, including a \u201cfree Palestine\u201d post on social media. She even went viral for wishing Trump voters would \u201cnever know peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The actress\u2019 casting was also met with backlash, with critics noting she didn\u2019t fit the Grimm Brothers\u2019 description of Snow White as having \u201cskin as white as snow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Even Jonah Platt, son of the film\u2019s powerhouse producer Marc Platt, publicly criticized Zegler, revealing his father \u201cflew cross-country to reprimand her\u201d for dragging her personal politics into the promotional tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And then there was the dwarfs debacle. Disney decided to scrap the original seven little people after <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Peter-Dinklage\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Peter Dinklage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Peter Dinklage<\/a><\/strong> slammed the portrayal, only to later backtrack and bring them back as CGI characters.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Rumored Feud Between Gal Gadot And Rachel Zegler Denied<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler at Oscars 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/vdWq0ELC4N3vFe3gYkj94Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/1323026abadadd7d6b6db883baf46caf\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fueling headlines last year were whispers of a behind-the-scenes feud between Gadot and Zegler, allegedly stemming from their opposing stances on Israel and Palestine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During her new interview, Gal Gadot addressed the speculation head-on when an audience member joked, \u201cEspecially when it wasn\u2019t with Rachel Zegler.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gadot quickly shot back, \u201cI even enjoyed working with Rachel Zegler. I laughed, talked and had fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She later took to Instagram Stories to clarify her viral remarks, stressing that she had answered from \u201can emotional place.\u201d Gadot acknowledged the movie\u2019s failure was not solely due to political backlash, writing, \u201cOf course, the film didn\u2019t fail solely because of external pressures. There are many factors that determine why a film succeeds or fails, and success is never guaranteed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite Gal Gadot&#8217;s optimism early on, and even receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during the movie\u2019s promotional push, &#8220;Snow White&#8221; ended up being one of Disney\u2019s biggest disasters in recent years. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/timlammers\/2025\/06\/07\/disneys-snow-white-ends-theater-run-how-much-money-did-it-lose\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Forbes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Forbes<\/a> estimated the movie lost \u201cmore\u201d than $115 million by the end of its theatrical run.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Production Woes Made It Worse<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Gal Gadot at the 9th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1347\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/e8i8uHKY8ZVLsRmPgaqEhg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNDc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/a2fff22fecafa970dc0ce304ee770f01\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>CraSH\/imageSPACE\/MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The film\u2019s production was riddled with problems from the very start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/film\/news\/snow-white-death-threats-zegler-social-media-guru-1236347433\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Variety;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Variety<\/a>, &#8220;Snow White&#8221; was hit with repeated delays caused by COVID-19, a fire on set, and the 2023 Hollywood actors\u2019 strike, which led to major scheduling disruptions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Test screenings reportedly brought back negative feedback, forcing Disney to order expensive reshoots that ballooned the budget to a staggering $270 million.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Disney\u2019s $270 Million &#8216;Snow White&#8217; Opens To Just $43 Million<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Rachel Zegler attends the 2024 People's Choice Awards\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1120\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PikAU5VEj58_NQegEb2fRQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExMjA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/81b0b767a508e298d3b87747606b9c45\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>OConnor \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite the studio\u2019s desperate attempts to right the ship, the film failed to connect with audiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A rival studio executive bluntly told the outlet, \u201cYou can\u2019t say that a live-action remake of the most iconic film in the vault that cost [$270] million and has been reshot multiple times opening to $50 million is OK. The math does not work. That movie should be a billion-dollar movie.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In reality, &#8220;Snow White&#8221; stumbled right out of the gate, opening to just $43 million domestically, well below projections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gal Gadot is speaking out after Disney\u2019s &#8220;Snow White&#8221; remake bombed at the box office, and she\u2019s placing the blame on anti-Israel sentiment. The 40-year-old &#8220;Wonder Woman&#8221; star, who played the Evil Queen in the film, opened up during a new interview in Israel that has since gone viral. 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