Gal Gadot backpedals her comment blaming anti-Israel sentiment for Snow White box office failure

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Gal Gadot has suggested that the poor performance of the live-action remake of Disney’s Snow White at the box office may be due, in part, to anti-Israel sentiments.

And now, the 40-year-old Israeli actress is backpedaling on her statement.

Following a video segment about the film’s poor attendance that she had on The A Talks airing on Friday being shared, she posted on Instagram to explain her remarks more clearly on Sunday.

In a message to her 107 million fans, the actress who plays Wonder Woman shared that she was privileged to take part in a captivating conversation with impressive questioners, whose inquiries directly touched on essential topics.

Occasionally, our answers stem from a deep emotional connection. Upon the release of the movie, it seemed as though some critics of Israel were attacking me on a deeply personal, even gut-level basis.

Gal mentioned that people primarily perceived him as an Israeli rather than an actress, which was the viewpoint he expressed when answering the question.

She posted on Instagram Stories, “The movie wasn’t a failure just due to external influences.

‘There are many factors that determine why a film succeeds or fails. Success is never guaranteed.’

In the movie, Gal shared the screen with Rachel Zegler, a 24-year-old actress whose statement supporting Palestine sparked debate among viewers prior to the premiere of Snow White.

Many people thought that there might have been a secret disagreement or conflict between the two main actors on the set of the movie.

Instead of the term “feud,” consider using “dispute” or “conflict.” So, the dispute stemmed from their contrasting opinions regarding Israel’s military actions against Palestine.

This way, the sentence sounds more natural and easier to read for a broader audience, as it avoids formal jargon and replaces an unfamiliar term with one that is commonly used in everyday conversation.

In spite of persistent whispers about tension, the two actresses maintained a friendly and businesslike demeanor during their film promotion, with its release date being March 21.

Previously, I found myself caught up in a whirlwind of debate regarding the modernized adaptation of an iconic animated series. The production team seemed to have aimed for a more contemporary and inclusive version by incorporating elements of political correctness.

In 2022 Rachel supported the contemporary take on the tale, telling Vanity Fair, ‘It needed that.’

Actor Peter Dinklage voiced his criticism, fiercely criticizing Disney for reimagining a “regressive tale” centered around seven dwarves residing in a cave.

Due to the recent opposition, the planned grand opening scheduled for Leicester Square in London had to be called off.

Or:

In response to the criticisms, the major event intended for Leicester Square in London has been postponed.

These paraphrases convey a similar meaning while using different words and sentence structures.

According to a source, Disney was expecting a backlash from those critical of progressive themes in their updated version of Snow White, so they scaled down the media coverage to only a few carefully managed press events.

They chose an unconventional approach by not holding a London premiere for the movie and limiting the number of interviews they give to Rachel Zegler.

In her widely-shared interview, Gal expressed confidence that the movie would be a massive success. However, she was referring to the unexpected events of October 7, 2023 – the Hamas attacks which sparked Israel’s most recent offensive in Gaza.

In many different sectors, such as Hollywood, it’s not uncommon for celebrities to face pressure to express criticism towards Israel, she claimed.

To a crowd in Israel, she expressed, “I am accustomed to clarifying and providing background information regarding the current events, and I consistently do so.

Although in the end, individuals ultimately take control of their choices, I must admit I was disheartened that the movie was heavily influenced and failed to perform well at the box office. However, such is often the case in our entertainment industry.

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2025-08-17 21:19