Gal Gadot Blames Pressure to Speak Out Against Israel for Snow White's Box Office Disappointment

Gal Gadot Blames Pressure to Speak Out Against Israel for Snow White's Box Office Disappointment

Gal Gadot has attributed the disappointing box office performance of Disney's live-action Snow White to the pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel. Rachel Zegler, who played the lead role in the film, expressed support for Palestine on social media, leading to increased security measures for Gadot and her family due to death threats. Despite enjoying working with Zegler and filming Snow White, Gadot was disappointed by the film's underperformance at the box office, which she believes was influenced by the pressure on Hollywood celebrities to speak out against Israel.

The movie had a lackluster start at the box office, earning only $43 million during its opening weekend against a production cost of $270 million. Critics panned the film, describing it as disappointing and confusing, with Gal Gadot's performance as the Evil Queen receiving particular criticism. Gadot, who served as a combat fitness instructor in the IDF army at the age of 20, has been a vocal supporter of Israel, while Zegler's support for Palestine created tension on set.

Gadot's unwavering support for Israel has been evident throughout her career, including her participation in the Israel-Lebanon war in 2006. Following Hamas's attack on Israel in 2023, Gadot spoke out against the celebration of violence against Jews and emphasized the importance of condemning such actions. The contrasting views of Gadot and Zegler on the Israel-Palestine conflict fueled speculation of on-set drama during the filming of Snow White.