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Gal Gadot: 'Snow White' Flops Amid Political Controversy

8/17/2025

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Gal Gadot linked the box office failure of "Snow White" to the Israel-Palestine conflict, with earnings of $205 million.
She mentioned the pressure on celebrities to voice criticism of Israel.
Co-star Rachel Zegler publicly supports "Free Palestine," contributing to the film's controversy.
The political views of the cast affected the film's overall performance.

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Story summary

Gal Gadot linked the box office failure of "Snow White" to the Israel-Palestine conflict, with earnings of $205 million.
She mentioned the pressure on celebrities to voice criticism of Israel.
Co-star Rachel Zegler publicly supports "Free Palestine," contributing to the film's controversy.
The political views of the cast affected the film's overall performance.