Disney’s live-action adaptation of Snow White underperformed at the global box office, and now actor Gal Gadot has shared her opinion on why. In a recent interview with the Israeli television show The A Talks, Gadot said that the film’s prospects might have been harmed by political forces in Hollywood.
Gal Gadot opens up about Snow White’s box office performance
Speaking on the show, where guests are interviewed by individuals on the autism spectrum, Gadot explained that there is often “pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel” in the entertainment industry.
“You know, this happens a lot in various industries, including Hollywood,” Gadot said, as quoted by Variety. “There’s pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel. And, you know, it happened.”
She added that she always tries to explain the situation from her perspective, but people make their own choices. “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,” Gadot said.
The live-action Snow White starred Rachel Zegler as the Disney princess and Gadot as the Evil Queen. Other cast members included Andrew Burnap as Jonathan, Patrick Page as the Magic Mirror, and Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman.
Gadot, who spent two years in the Israeli Defense Forces as a result of Israel’s mandatory conscription laws, was also the target of several demonstrations. Demonstrators from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine organizations postponed the star’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony two months ago, according to Deadline.
he way the film has been received demonstrates how outside factors like politics and social discussions may have also impacted its performance. Snow White didn’t live up to the hype, but other Disney remakes, like The Lion King and Aladdin, did well at the box office. For Gadot, the underperformance was a disappointment, but she acknowledged that the film industry is unpredictable.